I/ITSEC 2021: Varjo launches Aero and highlights PTMT
At I/ITSEC 2021, the MVRSimulation PTMT drew a large number of visitors to fly the device using Varjo's XR-3 mixed reality head mounted display. (Photo: Trevor Nash)
Launched at I/ITSEC 2021 by Finnish HMD specialist Varjo, the Aero entry-level device features MVRsimulation's PTMT.
In what was a very busy I/ITSEC 2021 for head-mounted display manufacturer Varjo, the Finnish company launched its new Aero display and featured its mixed reality (MR) XR-3 integrated with MVRsimulation’s Part Task Mission Trainer (PTMT).
John Burwell, Varjo Global Head of S&T, told Shephard: ‘Aero is our entry-level device and is aimed at professional and VR users. Retailing at around $2,000, it provides high-resolution and is ergonomically designed to allow it to be worn for long periods.’
Aero provides a horizontal field-of-view of 115° and a 134° diagonal field-of-view at 12mm eye relief. Weighing in at 717 grams, including
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