During an interview, Mark Zuckerberg revealed some possible features of the upcoming Oculus Quest Pro. This means that Facebook Technologies, LLC is really working on this new virtual reality headset.
A man tries out a Virtual Reality game inside a Fulldome.pro 360-degree projection dome on opening day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The computer and video game trade show draws an international crowd of industry members and fans, and runs June 14 through 16.
As of the moment, limited details are known about the upcoming Oculus Quest Pro version.
However, it is now becoming clearer what area the new wearable gadget would focus on, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg's latest statements.
Based on the provided information from the Facebook's popular CEO, the new Oculus Quest Pro headset will not be about raw power. Another reason behind this is that the current Oculus Quest 2 version can already harness the power of a computer's GPU without a physical cable in place, thanks to the newly released AirLink.
"I think the trade-off on requiring the wire is too great in terms of the experience," said Zuckerberg.
"What you trade off on immersion and being able to walk around -- even if you're sitting at a desk and doing productivity work," he added.
Oculus Quest Pro's New Advanced On-Board Sensors
According to Toms Guide's latest report, Mark Zuckerberg said that the new Oculus Quest Pro will focus on new advanced onboard sensors. He added that putting more power in various types of sensors and capabilities of a VR headset could also make virtual reality a higher-end experience.
A gamer uses an Oculus Rift headset in the Oculus booth during the annual E3 2016 gaming conference at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 14, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. The Electronic Entertainment Expo will run from June 14 -16.
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He added that these new advanced sensors include face tracking, health, and eye-tracking sensors. These features could greatly enhance users' VR experiences.
For example, Andrew Bosworth, Facebook President of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, said that eye-tracking sensors can dramatically enhance performance by only rendering things found in the field of view of the eye's fovea.
As of the moment, there is no confirmation yet regarding Oculus Quest Pro's exact release date. However, some rumors believed that Facebook Technologies, LCC would not release it this year.
Other innovations for Oculus Quest VR headsets
Meanwhile, Tech Radar previously reported that Oculus Quest 2 could soon access and run your favorite Android applications. Rumors revealed that there will soon be an "Android Apps For Quest" app in the Oculus Store.
However, it is believed that this new app will not available for some users. If you want to see more details, all you need to do is click this link.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
