Recently, Sony held an online event called Sony Technology Day, to showcase different technology that the company is developing, including a prototype for an 8K VR headset. The prototype uses two small 4K displays, creating an 8K viewing experience. This is not the first 8K headset, with others already available. But Sony’s hope with the prototype is by integrating low latency tech, to allow for a realistic, yet natural and comfortable VR experience. If the final product does what Sony says is possible, then this could help an even greater number of people enjoy VR without motion sickness or other issues.
One reason that current generation VR might be uncomfortable for some users is that it’s possible to see pixels. However, Sony says by increasing the number of dots in the OLED microdisplays, it’s possible to show greater detail and avoid pixelization. By reducing the latency through data from the sensors, users can freely look around without feeling dizzy. All of this allows users to look closer at objects in the virtual world, supposedly creating a life-like experience in real time. Sony sees this VR tech finding its way into gaming and other types of entertainment like music, medical training, and industrial manufacturing.
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https://kotaku.com/sony-shows-the-future-of-next-gen-vr-with-prototype-hea-1848171408/