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	'''IonVR''' was a [[smartphone VR headset]] developed by Ion Virtual Technology Corporation, a company founded in 2014 by Dan Thurber and Brooke Linville in [[Boise]], [[Idaho]]. The headset was notable for its proprietary '''MotionSync''' technology, which aimed to greatly reduce [[VR sickness]] compared to other mobile [[virtual reality]] solutions by re-timing and re-projecting images inside the headset rather than on the smartphone GPU.<ref name="vrarwiki">VR & AR Wiki. "IonVR". Retrieved from https://vrarwiki.com/wiki/IonVR</ref><ref name="roadtovr">James, Paul (2016-01-05). "ionVR is a Smartphone VR Headset That Aims to Kill Latency". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/ionvr-is-a-smartphone-vr-headset-that-aims-to-kill-latency/</ref> Despite generating significant interest, winning a CES Innovation Award Honoree designation, and securing over 1,000 pre-orders, the device was never officially released to the market, and the company is now defunct.		'''IonVR''' was a [[smartphone VR headset]] developed by Ion Virtual Technology Corporation, a company founded in 2014 by Dan Thurber and Brooke Linville in [[Boise]], [[Idaho]]. The headset was notable for its proprietary '''MotionSync''' technology, which aimed to greatly reduce [[VR sickness]] compared to other mobile [[virtual reality]] solutions by re-timing and re-projecting images inside the headset rather than on the smartphone GPU.<ref name="vrarwiki">VR & AR Wiki. "IonVR". Retrieved from https://vrarwiki.com/wiki/IonVR</ref><ref name="roadtovr">James, Paul (2016-01-05). "ionVR is a Smartphone VR Headset That Aims to Kill Latency". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/ionvr-is-a-smartphone-vr-headset-that-aims-to-kill-latency/</ref> Despite generating significant interest, winning a CES Innovation Award Honoree designation, and securing over 1,000 pre-orders, the device was never officially released to the market, and the company is now defunct.

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	[[Category:Defunct VR Companies]]		[[Category:Defunct VR Companies]]
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|VR/AR = Virtual Reality
|Type = Head-mounted display
|Subtype = Phone-Powered VR
|Platform = Platform agnostic
|Creator = Dan Thurber, Brooke Linville
|Developer = IonVR
|Manufacturer = IonVR
|Announcement Date = 2015
|Release Date = Late 2016 (Planned, not released)
|Price = $229 USD
|Website = http://ionvr.com/
|Versions =
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|Operating System = iOS, Android, Windows
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|SD Card Slot =
|Display = Smartphone display
|Subpixel Layout =
|Peak Brightness =
|Resolution = Min. 720p resolution, 1080p recommended, 2K ideal
|Refresh Rate =
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|Field of View = 80-100 degrees
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|Optics = Proprietary optical system with less than 5% distortion
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Adjustable IPD
|Adjustable Diopter =
|Passthrough = Yes (with Intel RealSense)
|Tracking = Rotational
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|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = Yes (with Intel RealSense)
|Body Tracking = No
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|Dimensions = 7.3 in x 5.5 in x 3.6 in
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|Material = 3D printed modular design
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|Color = Black with red accents (pre-production)
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'''IonVR''' was a [[smartphone VR headset]] developed by IonVR, a company founded in 2014 by Dan Thurber and Brooke Linville in [[Boise]], [[Idaho]]. The headset was notable for its proprietary '''MotionSync''' technology, which aimed to greatly reduce [[VR sickness]] compared to other mobile [[virtual reality]] solutions. Despite generating significant interest and over 1,000 pre-orders, the device was never officially released to the market, and the company is now defunct.

== Overview ==
IonVR was designed as a [[mobile VR]] headset that worked with smartphones ranging from 4.6" to 6" in screen size. Unlike many competitors, it was [[platform agnostic]], supporting [[Android]], [[iOS]], and [[Windows]] devices.<ref name="vrarwiki">VR & AR Wiki. "IonVR". Retrieved from https://vrarwiki.com/wiki/IonVR</ref> The headset featured custom electronics and optics that set it apart from simpler [[Google Cardboard]]-style viewers.<ref name="roadtovr">James, Paul (2016-01-05). "ionVR is a Smartphone VR Headset That Aims to Kill Latency". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/ionvr-is-a-smartphone-vr-headset-that-aims-to-kill-latency/</ref>

The device was priced at $229 USD for pre-orders, positioning it between budget cardboard viewers and premium VR headsets like the [[Oculus Rift]].<ref name="harvard">Digital Innovation and Transformation (2017-04-23). "IonVR: Virtual reality, not vomit reality". Harvard Business School. https://d3.harvard.edu/platform-digit/submission/ionvr-virtual-reality-not-vomit-reality/</ref>

== Key Features ==

=== MotionSync Technology ===
The headset's most prominent feature was its patent-pending '''MotionSync''' technology, which used advanced optics and on-board processing to reduce [[motion blur]] and [[latency]].<ref name="techtimes">Tech Times (2016-01-08). "Intel-Backed IonVR Headset Promises To 'Nearly Eliminate' Motion Sickness: Here's How". https://www.techtimes.com/articles/122514/20160108/intel-backed-ionvr-headset-promises-to-nearly-eliminate-motion-sickness-here-s-how.htm</ref> This technology was specifically designed to address [[VR sickness]], a common problem in mobile VR experiences caused by lag between head movement and visual response.<ref name="yahoo">Yahoo (2015-11-11). "IonVR Mobile Headset Combats VR Sickness". https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/travel/ideas/ionvr-mobile-headset-combats-vr-142355198.html</ref>

=== Modular Design ===
IonVR featured a modular design that allowed users to replace the smartphone holder as newer devices were released, rather than purchasing an entirely new headset.<ref name="vrarwiki"/> This future-proofing approach was intended to extend the product's lifespan and provide better value to consumers.

=== Intel RealSense Integration ===
In partnership with [[Intel]], IonVR demonstrated integration with the [[Intel RealSense]] Smartphone Developer Kit, featuring the ZR300 camera. This collaboration enabled:

* '''Untethered [[six degrees of freedom]] (6DOF)''' tracking
* '''Object virtualization''': Real-world objects appeared as 3D point clouds in the virtual environment
* '''Hand tracking''': Users could see and interact with virtual representations of their hands
* '''Passthrough capabilities''': The ability to see real-world obstacles while in VR<ref name="businesswire">Business Wire (2016-01-06). "IonVR Works with Intel® to Create First Untethered Six-Degrees-of-Freedom VR Experience on Mobile Platform". https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160106005632/en/IonVR-Works-Intel%C2%AE-Create-Untethered-Six-Degrees-of-Freedom-VR</ref>

== Technical Specifications ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Category !! Specification
|-
| '''Display Requirements''' ||
* Screen size: 4.6"–6"
* Resolution: Minimum 720p, 1080p recommended, 2K ideal
* Compatible with Super AMOLED and IPS displays
|-
| '''Optics''' ||
* Less than 5% distortion
* Less than 100 microns lateral color
* Adjustable [[IPD]] (Interpupillary Distance)
* 15mm eye relief for glasses wearers
|-
| '''Field of View''' || 80-100 degrees (varies by phone and screen size)
|-
| '''Power''' ||
* 2 AAA batteries (Lithium recommended for weight reduction)
* Over 300 hours of continuous use
|-
| '''Physical''' ||
* Weight: 12 ounces
* Dimensions: 7.3 in × 5.5 in × 3.6 in
* 3-point head strap
* 3D printed modular design
|-
| '''Compatibility''' ||
* Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows
* Phone must have accelerometer
* Does not communicate with or drain smartphone battery
|}

== Development History ==
IonVR was founded in 2014 by Dan Thurber, who became interested in VR after experimenting with the [[Oculus DK1]]. Thurber recognized the potential of VR beyond gaming and identified inherent problems with existing VR solutions, particularly motion sickness.<ref name="vrarwiki"/>

The company was led by CEO Brooke Linville and positioned itself as "Virtual Reality for the Mobile Mainstream."<ref name="linkedin">LinkedIn. "IonVR Company Profile". https://www.linkedin.com/company/ion-vr</ref> According to [[Tracxn]], IonVR had 179 competitors, including major players like [[Oculus]], [[Pimax]], and [[HTC Vive]].<ref name="tracxn">Tracxn (2025-04-26). "IonVR - 2025 Company Profile & Competitors". https://tracxn.com/d/companies/ionvr/__VmcYer_Wqo5Mgx2MFY93STW1_9jIFbVBaIDkwlfkSDs</ref>

== Content Strategy ==
IonVR planned to leverage existing mobile VR ecosystems for content, including:
* [[Google Cardboard]] applications
* [[YouTube VR]] content
* Existing mobile VR games and experiences
* Partnership with VRC, a VR studio<ref name="tracxn"/>

The headset was demonstrated with games like Gameloft's N.O.V.A. 3, showcasing its capability to run existing mobile content.<ref name="yahoo"/>

== Market Reception and Fate ==
Despite generating significant interest at [[CES 2016]] and securing over 1,000 pre-orders, IonVR never made it to market.<ref name="vrarwiki"/> The device was scheduled for release in late 2016, but a check of the company's website showed no indication of the unit being released.<ref name="vrarwiki"/>

The company is now listed as "deadpooled" (defunct) on business tracking platforms, with no recent activity reported.<ref name="tracxn"/> The reasons for the company's failure to launch are not publicly documented, though the highly competitive mobile VR market and rapid technological changes in the VR industry during 2016-2017 may have been contributing factors.

== Legacy ==
IonVR's focus on solving [[VR sickness]] through hardware innovation represented an important approach in the early mobile VR market. The company's partnership with Intel to create untethered 6DOF mobile VR was particularly forward-thinking, as this capability wouldn't become mainstream in standalone VR headsets until several years later with devices like the [[Oculus Quest]].

== See Also ==
* [[Google Cardboard]]
* [[Samsung Gear VR]]
* [[Smartphone VR headset]]
* [[VR sickness]]
* [[Intel RealSense]]

== References ==
<references>
<ref name="vrarwiki">VR & AR Wiki. "IonVR". Retrieved from https://vrarwiki.com/wiki/IonVR</ref>
<ref name="roadtovr">James, Paul (2016-01-05). "ionVR is a Smartphone VR Headset That Aims to Kill Latency". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/ionvr-is-a-smartphone-vr-headset-that-aims-to-kill-latency/</ref>
<ref name="harvard">Digital Innovation and Transformation (2017-04-23). "IonVR: Virtual reality, not vomit reality". Harvard Business School. https://d3.harvard.edu/platform-digit/submission/ionvr-virtual-reality-not-vomit-reality/</ref>
<ref name="techtimes">Tech Times (2016-01-08). "Intel-Backed IonVR Headset Promises To 'Nearly Eliminate' Motion Sickness: Here's How". https://www.techtimes.com/articles/122514/20160108/intel-backed-ionvr-headset-promises-to-nearly-eliminate-motion-sickness-here-s-how.htm</ref>
<ref name="yahoo">Yahoo (2015-11-11). "IonVR Mobile Headset Combats VR Sickness". https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/travel/ideas/ionvr-mobile-headset-combats-vr-142355198.html</ref>
<ref name="businesswire">Business Wire (2016-01-06). "IonVR Works with Intel® to Create First Untethered Six-Degrees-of-Freedom VR Experience on Mobile Platform". https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160106005632/en/IonVR-Works-Intel%C2%AE-Create-Untethered-Six-Degrees-of-Freedom-VR</ref>
<ref name="linkedin">LinkedIn. "IonVR Company Profile". https://www.linkedin.com/company/ion-vr</ref>
<ref name="tracxn">Tracxn (2025-04-26). "IonVR - 2025 Company Profile & Competitors". https://tracxn.com/d/companies/ionvr/__VmcYer_Wqo5Mgx2MFY93STW1_9jIFbVBaIDkwlfkSDs</ref>
</references>

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[[Category:Mobile VR]]
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