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{{Device Infobox
|name = ASUS Windows Mixed Reality Headset HC102
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[PC VR]]
|Platform = [[Windows Mixed Reality]]
|Creator = [[ASUS]]
|Developer = [[ASUS]], [[Microsoft]]
|Manufacturer = [[ASUS]]
|Announcement Date = August 2017
|Release Date = Spring 2018
|Price = $499 (with controllers)
|Website = https://www.asus.com/
|Versions = ASUS HC102
|Requires = Windows Mixed Reality compatible PC
|Predecessor = None
|Successor = None
|Operating System = [[Windows 10]] (Windows Mixed Reality)
|Chipset = N/A (PC-tethered)
|CPU = N/A (host PC)
|GPU = N/A (host PC)
|HPU =
|Storage = N/A (host PC)
|Memory = N/A (host PC)
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Dual LCD
|Subpixel Layout = RGB stripe
|Peak Brightness = Not specified
|Resolution = 1440 × 1440 per eye (2880 × 1440 combined)
|Pixel Density = ~13 PPD
|Refresh Rate = 60Hz / 90Hz
|Persistence = Low persistence
|Field of View = 95°
|Horizontal FoV = ~95°
|Vertical FoV = ~95°
|Average Pixel Density = ~13 PPD
|Peak Pixel Density = ~13 PPD
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Fresnel lenses
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Fixed (software adjustment)
|Adjustable Diopter = No (glasses compatible)
|Passthrough = No
|Tracking = 6DoF inside-out
|Tracking Frequency = N/A
|Base Stations = None required
|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes
|Positional Tracking = Yes
|Update Rate = 90Hz
|Tracking Volume = Room-scale
|Play Space = Roomscale
|Latency = <20ms motion-to-photon
|Audio = Via 3.5mm jack (no built-in)
|Microphone = No
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes
|Camera = 2× tracking cameras
|Connectivity = HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0
|Ports = HDMI, USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio
|Wired Video = Yes (HDMI 2.0)
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = No
|Bluetooth = No
|Power = Powered via USB
|Battery Capacity = N/A
|Battery Life = N/A (tethered)
|Charge Time = N/A
|Dimensions = Not specified
|Weight = ~400g
|Material = Plastic, metal
|Headstrap = Balanced crown design with flip-up visor
|Haptics = Controller haptics
|Color = Black/Red accents
|Sensors = 2× tracking cameras, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, proximity sensor
|Input = Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers (2 included)
|Compliance = FCC, CE
}}

The '''ASUS Windows Mixed Reality Headset''' (model HC102) is a PC-powered [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[ASUS]] for [[Microsoft]]'s [[Windows Mixed Reality]] platform, announced in August 2017 and released in Spring 2018 at a price of $499 with motion controllers. As one of the premium entries in the first wave of Windows Mixed Reality headsets, the ASUS HC102 differentiated itself with its distinctive polygon-faceted design aesthetic, flip-up visor for quick real-world access, and balanced crown ergonomics that distributed its 400-gram weight across the forehead and back of the skull. Featuring dual 2.89-inch LCD displays at 1440 × 1440 resolution per eye with 90Hz refresh rate and 95° field of view, the HC102 leveraged Windows Mixed Reality's inside-out tracking with dual front-facing cameras to eliminate external sensors while providing 6DoF room-scale VR. Though sharing the standard WMR specifications with competitors, the ASUS headset emphasized comfort and design for extended gaming and professional use.

== History and Development ==

=== Windows Mixed Reality Platform ===
Microsoft ecosystem:
* October 2017 platform launch
* Multiple OEM partners
* Inside-out tracking standard
* PC VR accessibility

=== ASUS Partnership ===
Premium positioning:
* Gaming brand heritage
* Design-focused approach
* Premium pricing
* ROG aesthetic influence

=== August 2017 Announcement ===
Product reveal:
* Polygon design unveiled
* Flip-up visor feature
* Spring 2018 availability
* $499 price point

=== Spring 2018 Launch ===
Market entry:
* After initial WMR wave
* Premium positioning
* Gaming focus
* Complete bundle

== Design Philosophy ==

=== Distinctive Aesthetics ===
Design focus:
* Polygon-faceted exterior
* Gaming-inspired look
* Black with red accents
* ASUS brand identity

=== Flip-Up Visor ===
Practical feature:
* Quick reality check
* No removal needed
* Work integration
* User convenience

=== Balanced Crown ===
Ergonomic design:
* Weight on forehead
* Rear counterbalance
* Extended comfort
* Under 400g weight

=== Premium Materials ===
Quality construction:
* Metal accents
* Quality plastics
* Durable design
* Professional finish

== Display Technology ==

=== Dual LCD Displays ===
Standard WMR specification:
* '''Resolution''': 1440 × 1440 per eye
* '''Combined''': 2880 × 1440
* '''Size''': 2.89 inches per display
* '''Type''': LCD

=== Focal Distance ===
Optical design:
* 1.3m focal distance
* Comfortable viewing
* Reduced eye strain
* Standard WMR optics

=== Refresh Rate ===
Hybrid operation:
* 90Hz (HDMI 2.0)
* 60Hz (HDMI 1.4)
* Automatic selection
* PC dependent

== Field of View ==

=== 95° FOV ===
Standard WMR specification:
* Good coverage
* Adequate immersion
* Standard for platform
* Competitive specification

== Optical System ==

=== Fresnel Lenses ===
Standard optics:
* Good clarity
* Wide sweet spot
* Some god rays
* Standard quality

=== Fixed IPD ===
No physical adjustment:
* Software IPD only
* ~63mm optimal
* Wide accommodation via software
* Simpler design

== Tracking System ==

=== 6DoF Inside-Out ===
WMR standard:
* Dual front-facing cameras
* No external sensors
* Room-scale capable
* Easy setup

=== Tracking Performance ===
WMR limitations:
* Good front tracking
* Limited side tracking
* Behind-back gaps
* Standard for platform

== Controllers ==

=== Windows Mixed Reality Controllers ===
Standard input:
* 6DoF tracked
* LED tracking rings
* Thumbstick + touchpad
* Trigger and buttons

=== Controller Tracking ===
Camera-based:
* Visible spectrum LEDs
* Front-focused tracking
* Limited range behind user
* WMR standard

== Audio ==

=== 3.5mm Audio Jack ===
External audio required:
* No built-in speakers
* Headphone connection
* User's headphones
* Quality depends on user

=== No Built-In Audio ===
User provides:
* External headphones needed
* Flexibility in choice
* Quality depends on user
* Weight reduction

== Physical Design ==

=== Lightweight ===
Comfortable weight:
* Under 400g
* Well-distributed
* Extended wear
* Premium feel

=== Flip-Up Visor ===
Unique feature:
* Quick lift design
* See real world
* No removal needed
* Work integration

=== Crown Design ===
Ergonomic fit:
* Forehead support
* Rear stability
* Dial adjustment
* Glasses compatible

== Connectivity ==

=== Standard WMR Connection ===
PC requirements:
* HDMI 2.0 (90Hz) or HDMI 1.4 (60Hz)
* USB 3.0
* Power via USB
* Single cable possible

== Software Platform ==

=== Windows Mixed Reality ===
Microsoft ecosystem:
* Windows 10 integration
* SteamVR compatible
* Windows Store apps
* Mixed Reality Portal

=== SteamVR Support ===
Content access:
* Via Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR
* SteamVR library access
* Wide content compatibility
* Additional setup required

== Use Cases ==

=== Gaming ===
Primary application:
* PC VR gaming
* SteamVR content
* Windows MR titles
* Enthusiast gaming

=== Enterprise ===
Professional use:
* Training applications
* Visualization
* Design review
* Professional VR

=== Education ===
Learning applications:
* Educational content
* Virtual field trips
* Science visualization
* Classroom VR

== Comparison with Other WMR Headsets ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! ASUS HC102 !! Samsung Odyssey !! Dell Visor
|-
| Price || $499 || $499 || $449
|-
| Resolution || 1440×1440/eye || 1440×1600/eye || 1440×1440/eye
|-
| Display || LCD || AMOLED || LCD
|-
| Built-in Audio || No || Yes (AKG) || No
|-
| Flip-Up Visor || Yes || No || No
|-
| IPD Adjustment || No || Yes (mechanical) || No
|-
| Weight || ~400g || ~625g || ~590g
|}

== Strengths and Limitations ==

=== Strengths ===
* Distinctive polygon design
* Flip-up visor feature
* Lightweight (~400g)
* Balanced crown ergonomics
* Inside-out tracking
* SteamVR compatibility
* Quality construction

=== Limitations ===
* No built-in audio
* Fixed IPD (no adjustment)
* Standard WMR tracking limitations
* Premium price vs competitors
* Limited controller tracking behind
* LCD vs AMOLED options
* Discontinued

== Technical Specifications Summary ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || Dual LCD, 1440 × 1440 per eye
|-
| Total Resolution || 2880 × 1440
|-
| Refresh Rate || 60Hz / 90Hz
|-
| FOV || 95°
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF inside-out
|-
| Controllers || WMR Motion Controllers
|-
| Connection || HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0
|-
| Weight || ~400g
|-
| Price || $499
|}

== See Also ==
* [[ASUS]]
* [[Windows Mixed Reality]]
* [[Dell Visor]]
* [[Samsung Odyssey]]
* [[HP Reverb G2]]
* [[PC VR]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:Windows Mixed Reality]]
[[Category:ASUS]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]

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