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	The '''NVIS nVisor SX60''' is a professional [[head-mounted display]] (HMD) for [[virtual reality]] applications, released in 2003 by [[NVIS Inc.]]<ref name="roadtovr">Road to VR. "A Look at 4 Virtual Reality HMDs Before Oculus." Engadget, November 27, 2016. https://www.engadget.com/2016-11-27-road-to-vr-a-look-at-4-virtual-reality-hmds-before-oculus.html</ref><ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "NVIS nVisor SX60: Full Specification." Retrieved 2025. https://vr-compare.com/headset/nvisnvisorsx60</ref><ref name="specpdf">NVIS Inc. "nVisor SX60 – Product Specifications" (PDF). SpectraTech. 2009. https://www.spectratech.gr/Web/NVIS/pdf/nVisor-SX60.pdf</ref>. Priced at $24,000 at launch, the device was designed for high-end military, industrial, and research applications, representing state-of-the-art technology for its time<ref name="reddit">Reddit. "My rarest VR find so far! This is the nVisor SX60, which was sold for $24000 in 2003." February 10, 2022. https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/sp4cj4/my_rarest_vr_find_so_far_this_is_the_nvisor_sx60/</ref>.		The '''NVIS nVisor SX60''' is a professional [[head-mounted display]] (HMD) for [[virtual reality]] applications, released in 2003 by [[NVIS Inc.]]<ref name="roadtovr">Road to VR. "A Look at 4 Virtual Reality HMDs Before Oculus." Engadget, November 27, 2016. https://www.engadget.com/2016-11-27-road-to-vr-a-look-at-4-virtual-reality-hmds-before-oculus.html</ref><ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "NVIS nVisor SX60: Full Specification." Retrieved 2025. https://vr-compare.com/headset/nvisnvisorsx60</ref><ref name="specpdf">NVIS Inc. "nVisor SX60 – Product Specifications" (PDF). SpectraTech. 2009. https://www.spectratech.gr/Web/NVIS/pdf/nVisor-SX60.pdf</ref>. Priced at $24,000 at launch, the device was designed for high-end military, industrial, and research applications, representing state-of-the-art technology for its time<ref name="reddit">Reddit. "My rarest VR find so far! This is the nVisor SX60, which was sold for $24000 in 2003." February 10, 2022. https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/sp4cj4/my_rarest_vr_find_so_far_this_is_the_nvisor_sx60/</ref>.

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	\|Subtype = PC-Powered VR		\|Subtype = [[PC-Powered VR]]
	\|Platform = Windows, Linux		\|Platform = Windows, Linux
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	\|Developer = NVIS Inc.		\|Developer = [[NVIS Inc.]]
	\|Manufacturer = NVIS Inc.		\|Manufacturer = NVIS Inc.
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	\|Manufacturer = NVIS Inc.		\|Manufacturer = NVIS Inc.
	\|Announcement Date = ~~December 2002~~		\|Announcement Date =
	\|Release Date = ~~January~~ 2003		\|Release Date = 2003
	\|Price = $24,000		\|Price = $24,000
	\|Website = https://www.nvisinc.com		\|Website = https://www.nvisinc.com
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	The '''NVIS nVisor SX60''' is a professional [[head-mounted display]] (HMD) for [[virtual reality]] applications, ~~announced in December 2002 at [[SIGGRAPH]] and~~ released in ~~January~~ 2003 by [[NVIS Inc.]]<ref name="roadtovr">Road to VR. "A Look at 4 Virtual Reality HMDs Before Oculus." Engadget, November 27, 2016. https://www.engadget.com/2016-11-27-road-to-vr-a-look-at-4-virtual-reality-hmds-before-oculus.html</ref><ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "NVIS nVisor SX60: Full Specification." Retrieved 2025. https://vr-compare.com/headset/nvisnvisorsx60</ref><ref name="specpdf">NVIS Inc. "nVisor SX60 – Product Specifications" (PDF). SpectraTech. 2009. https://www.spectratech.gr/Web/NVIS/pdf/nVisor-SX60.pdf</ref>. Priced at $24,000 at launch, the device was designed for high-end military, industrial, and research applications, representing state-of-the-art technology for its time<ref name="reddit">Reddit. "My rarest VR find so far! This is the nVisor SX60, which was sold for $24000 in 2003." February 10, 2022. https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/sp4cj4/my_rarest_vr_find_so_far_this_is_the_nvisor_sx60/</ref>.		The '''NVIS nVisor SX60''' is a professional [[head-mounted display]] (HMD) for [[virtual reality]] applications, released in 2003 by [[NVIS Inc.]]<ref name="roadtovr">Road to VR. "A Look at 4 Virtual Reality HMDs Before Oculus." Engadget, November 27, 2016. https://www.engadget.com/2016-11-27-road-to-vr-a-look-at-4-virtual-reality-hmds-before-oculus.html</ref><ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "NVIS nVisor SX60: Full Specification." Retrieved 2025. https://vr-compare.com/headset/nvisnvisorsx60</ref><ref name="specpdf">NVIS Inc. "nVisor SX60 – Product Specifications" (PDF). SpectraTech. 2009. https://www.spectratech.gr/Web/NVIS/pdf/nVisor-SX60.pdf</ref>. Priced at $24,000 at launch, the device was designed for high-end military, industrial, and research applications, representing state-of-the-art technology for its time<ref name="reddit">Reddit. "My rarest VR find so far! This is the nVisor SX60, which was sold for $24000 in 2003." February 10, 2022. https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/sp4cj4/my_rarest_vr_find_so_far_this_is_the_nvisor_sx60/</ref>.

	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	===Display Technology===		===Display Technology===
	The nVisor SX60 utilized dual ~~0.83-inch~~ reflective [[LCOS]] ([[Liquid Crystal on Silicon]]) display panels ~~sourced from [[Forth Dimension Displays]]~~<ref name="specpdf"/>. LCOS' sequential-color drive eliminates sub-pixels, producing a continuous "film-like" image that avoids the [[screen-door effect]]<ref name="roadtovr"/>. The device featured:		The nVisor SX60 utilized dual reflective [[LCOS]] ([[Liquid Crystal on Silicon]]) display panels<ref name="specpdf"/>. LCOS' sequential-color drive eliminates sub-pixels, producing a continuous "film-like" image that avoids the [[screen-door effect]]<ref name="roadtovr"/>. The device featured:

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	\| Refresh rate \|\| 60 Hz (VESA SXGA)		\| Refresh rate \|\| 60 Hz (VESA SXGA)
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	==Applications==		==Applications==
	Due to its collimated optics and high ~~pixel density~~, the nVisor SX60 was primarily used in:		Due to its collimated optics and high resolution, the nVisor SX60 was primarily used in:

	* '''Military and Defense'''		* '''Military and Defense'''
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	* [[Vizard]] VR toolkit - included a dedicated nvis module for proper stereo and projection settings<ref name="worldviz"/>		* [[Vizard]] VR toolkit - included a dedicated nvis module for proper stereo and projection settings<ref name="worldviz"/>
	* Custom military and industrial simulation software		* Custom military and industrial simulation software
	* ~~Demonstrated running consumer~~ software including [[Half-Life 2]] ~~at [[GDC]] 2013<ref name="gdc2013">Lang, B. "GDC 2013: Inside Half-Life 2 with the $15,000 NVIS SX60 HMD." Road to VR. 2013.</ref>~~		* Consumer software demonstrations including [[Half-Life 2]]

	==Reception and Legacy==		==Reception and Legacy==
	Academic reviewers praised the display clarity and ~~"retina-caliber"~~ image quality but noted the limited field of view compared to later consumer headsets<ref name="eurographics"/>. A 2015 University of Wisconsin comparison found the SX60's 60 Hz refresh "serviceable" but inferior to modern 90-120 Hz systems<ref name="tsgdoc">Technical Support Group. "Head-Mounted Displays – Comparison Table." TSG Doc Wiki. 2024.</ref>.		Academic reviewers praised the display clarity and image quality but noted the limited field of view compared to later consumer headsets<ref name="eurographics"/>. A 2015 University of Wisconsin comparison found the SX60's 60 Hz refresh "serviceable" but inferior to modern 90-120 Hz systems<ref name="tsgdoc">Technical Support Group. "Head-Mounted Displays – Comparison Table." TSG Doc Wiki. 2024.</ref>.

	At its release in 2003, the nVisor SX60 represented cutting-edge VR technology, offering features that remained unmatched in the consumer space for over a decade<ref name="roadtovr"/>. The $24,000 price tag kept it firmly in the professional market, but its influence on VR development was significant.		At its release in 2003, the nVisor SX60 represented cutting-edge VR technology, offering features that remained unmatched in the consumer space for over a decade<ref name="roadtovr"/>. The $24,000 price tag kept it firmly in the professional market, but its influence on VR development was significant.
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	==Company History==		==Company History==
	NVIS Inc. was a major player in the professional VR space throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, developing numerous products for military, industrial, and commercial organizations. The company specialized in high-performance [[HMD]] solutions when consumer VR was virtually non-existent. In ~~2016~~, NVIS was acquired by [[Kopin Corporation]], a leader in wearable display technologies. All NVIS products and support are now handled through Kopin's Training & Simulation division<ref name="kopin">NVIS/Kopin. "NVIS Products." December 19, 2023. https://www.nvisinc.com/</ref>.		NVIS Inc. was a major player in the professional VR space throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, developing numerous products for military, industrial, and commercial organizations. The company specialized in high-performance [[HMD]] solutions when consumer VR was virtually non-existent. In 2017, NVIS was acquired by [[Kopin Corporation]], a leader in wearable display technologies. All NVIS products and support are now handled through Kopin's Training & Simulation division<ref name="kopin">NVIS/Kopin. "NVIS Products." December 19, 2023. https://www.nvisinc.com/</ref><ref name="acquisition">MarketScreener. "Kopin Corporation acquired NVIS, Inc. for $5.7 million." August 7, 2017. https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/KOPIN-CORPORATION-9828/news/Kopin-Corporation-acquired-NVIS-Inc-for-5-7-million-35005174/</ref>.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
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	<ref name="worldviz">WorldViz. "nVis HMDs Documentation." Retrieved 2025. https://docs.worldviz.com/vizard/latest/nVis_SX_HMD.htm</ref>		<ref name="worldviz">WorldViz. "nVis HMDs Documentation." Retrieved 2025. https://docs.worldviz.com/vizard/latest/nVis_SX_HMD.htm</ref>
	<ref name="artracking">Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH. "Technical Datasheet – Targets" (PDF), p. 2. 2021.</ref>		<ref name="artracking">Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH. "Technical Datasheet – Targets" (PDF), p. 2. 2021.</ref>
	~~<ref name="gdc2013">Lang, B. "GDC 2013: Inside Half-Life 2 with the $15,000 NVIS SX60 HMD." Road to VR. 2013.</ref>~~
	<ref name="tsgdoc">Technical Support Group. "Head-Mounted Displays – Comparison Table." TSG Doc Wiki. 2024.</ref>		<ref name="tsgdoc">Technical Support Group. "Head-Mounted Displays – Comparison Table." TSG Doc Wiki. 2024.</ref>
	<ref name="ndsu">NDSU Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience. "Facilities." Retrieved 2025. https://www.ndsu.edu/centers/cvcn/facilities.php</ref>		<ref name="ndsu">NDSU Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience. "Facilities." Retrieved 2025. https://www.ndsu.edu/centers/cvcn/facilities.php</ref>
	<ref name="kopin">NVIS/Kopin. "NVIS Products." December 19, 2023. https://www.nvisinc.com/</ref>		<ref name="kopin">NVIS/Kopin. "NVIS Products." December 19, 2023. https://www.nvisinc.com/</ref>
			<ref name="acquisition">MarketScreener. "Kopin Corporation acquired NVIS, Inc. for $5.7 million." August 7, 2017. https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/KOPIN-CORPORATION-9828/news/Kopin-Corporation-acquired-NVIS-Inc-for-5-7-million-35005174/</ref>
	</references>		</references>

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	The '''NVIS nVisor SX60''' is a professional [[head-mounted display]] (HMD) for [[virtual reality]] applications, announced in December 2002 at [[SIGGRAPH]] and released in January 2003 by [[NVIS Inc.]]<ref name="roadtovr">Road to VR. "A Look at 4 Virtual Reality HMDs Before Oculus." Engadget, November 27, 2016.</ref><ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "NVIS nVisor SX60: Full Specification." Retrieved 2025.</ref><ref name="specpdf">NVIS Inc. "nVisor SX60 – Product Specifications" (PDF). SpectraTech. 2009.</ref>. Priced at $24,000 at launch, the device was designed for high-end military, industrial, and research applications, representing state-of-the-art technology for its time<ref name="reddit">Reddit. "My rarest VR find so far! This is the nVisor SX60, which was sold for $24000 in 2003." February 10, 2022.</ref>.		The '''NVIS nVisor SX60''' is a professional [[head-mounted display]] (HMD) for [[virtual reality]] applications, announced in December 2002 at [[SIGGRAPH]] and released in January 2003 by [[NVIS Inc.]]<ref name="roadtovr">Road to VR. "A Look at 4 Virtual Reality HMDs Before Oculus." Engadget, November 27, 2016. https://www.engadget.com/2016-11-27-road-to-vr-a-look-at-4-virtual-reality-hmds-before-oculus.html</ref><ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "NVIS nVisor SX60: Full Specification." Retrieved 2025. https://vr-compare.com/headset/nvisnvisorsx60</ref><ref name="specpdf">NVIS Inc. "nVisor SX60 – Product Specifications" (PDF). SpectraTech. 2009. https://www.spectratech.gr/Web/NVIS/pdf/nVisor-SX60.pdf</ref>. Priced at $24,000 at launch, the device was designed for high-end military, industrial, and research applications, representing state-of-the-art technology for its time<ref name="reddit">Reddit. "My rarest VR find so far! This is the nVisor SX60, which was sold for $24000 in 2003." February 10, 2022. https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/sp4cj4/my_rarest_vr_find_so_far_this_is_the_nvisor_sx60/</ref>.

	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The nVisor SX60 was positioned as a high-resolution professional VR headset, incorporating advanced [[microdisplay]] technology and custom optics. The "SX" designation stands for [[SXGA]] resolution, while "60" refers to the 60-degree diagonal [[field of view]]<ref name="tekgear">TekGear. "nVisor SX by NVIS." Retrieved 2025.</ref>. The headset promised a [[collimated optics]] design to minimize eye strain and deliver superior image quality for professional applications<ref name="eurographics">Conradi, J. & Alexander, T. "Display Devices for Virtual Environments." Eurographics EGVE 2008. pp. 103-106.</ref>.		The nVisor SX60 was positioned as a high-resolution professional VR headset, incorporating advanced [[microdisplay]] technology and custom optics. The "SX" designation stands for [[SXGA]] resolution, while "60" refers to the 60-degree diagonal [[field of view]]<ref name="tekgear">TekGear. "nVisor SX by NVIS." Retrieved 2025. https://www.tekgear.com/nvisor-sx.html</ref>. The headset promised a [[collimated optics]] design to minimize eye strain and deliver superior image quality for professional applications<ref name="eurographics">Conradi, J. & Alexander, T. "Display Devices for Virtual Environments." Eurographics EGVE 2008. pp. 103-106.</ref>.

	==Technical Specifications==		==Technical Specifications==
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	Update rates could reach up to 180 Hz depending on the tracking system used<ref name="artracking">Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH. "Technical Datasheet – Targets" (PDF). 2021.</ref>.		Update rates could reach up to 180 Hz depending on the tracking system used<ref name="artracking">Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH. "Technical Datasheet – Targets" (PDF), p. 2. 2021.</ref>.

	===Connectivity===		===Connectivity===
	The headset connected to PCs via<ref name="worldviz">WorldViz. "nVis HMDs Documentation." Retrieved 2025.</ref>:		The headset connected to PCs via<ref name="worldviz">WorldViz. "nVis HMDs Documentation." Retrieved 2025. https://docs.worldviz.com/vizard/latest/nVis_SX_HMD.htm</ref>:
	* Video inputs: [[DVI]] (digital) or [[VGA]] (analog)		* Video inputs: [[DVI]] (digital) or [[VGA]] (analog)
	* Control port: [[RS-232]] for firmware upgrades		* Control port: [[RS-232]] for firmware upgrades
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	==Video Control Unit==		==Video Control Unit==
	The nVisor SX60 was typically paired with an Advanced Video Control Unit that provided<ref name="est">EST Engineering Systems Technologies. "nVisor SX." Retrieved 2025.</ref>:		The nVisor SX60 was typically paired with an Advanced Video Control Unit that provided<ref name="est">EST Engineering Systems Technologies. "nVisor SX." Retrieved 2025. https://est-kl.com/manufacturer/nvis/nvisor-sx.html</ref>:
	* Plug-and-play support for analog and digital video inputs		* Plug-and-play support for analog and digital video inputs
	* Stereo and monoscopic output modes		* Stereo and monoscopic output modes
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	At its release in 2003, the nVisor SX60 represented cutting-edge VR technology, offering features that remained unmatched in the consumer space for over a decade<ref name="roadtovr"/>. The $24,000 price tag kept it firmly in the professional market, but its influence on VR development was significant.		At its release in 2003, the nVisor SX60 represented cutting-edge VR technology, offering features that remained unmatched in the consumer space for over a decade<ref name="roadtovr"/>. The $24,000 price tag kept it firmly in the professional market, but its influence on VR development was significant.

	The nVisor SX60 was succeeded by the [[nVisor SX111]], which offered an improved 111° diagonal field of view while maintaining the same resolution<ref name="ndsu">NDSU Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience. "Facilities." Retrieved 2025.</ref>.		The nVisor SX60 was succeeded by the [[nVisor SX111]], which offered an improved 111° diagonal field of view while maintaining the same resolution<ref name="ndsu">NDSU Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience. "Facilities." Retrieved 2025. https://www.ndsu.edu/centers/cvcn/facilities.php</ref>.

	==Company History==		==Company History==
	NVIS Inc. was a major player in the professional VR space throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, developing numerous products for military, industrial, and commercial organizations. The company specialized in high-performance [[HMD]] solutions when consumer VR was virtually non-existent. In 2016, NVIS was acquired by [[Kopin Corporation]], a leader in wearable display technologies. All NVIS products and support are now handled through Kopin's Training & Simulation division<ref name="kopin">NVIS/Kopin. "NVIS Products." December 19, 2023.</ref>.		NVIS Inc. was a major player in the professional VR space throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, developing numerous products for military, industrial, and commercial organizations. The company specialized in high-performance [[HMD]] solutions when consumer VR was virtually non-existent. In 2016, NVIS was acquired by [[Kopin Corporation]], a leader in wearable display technologies. All NVIS products and support are now handled through Kopin's Training & Simulation division<ref name="kopin">NVIS/Kopin. "NVIS Products." December 19, 2023. https://www.nvisinc.com/</ref>.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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The '''NVIS nVisor SX60''' is a professional [[head-mounted display]] (HMD) for [[virtual reality]] applications, released in 2003 by [[NVIS Inc.]]<ref name="roadtovr">Road to VR. "A Look at 4 Virtual Reality HMDs Before Oculus." Engadget, November 27, 2016.</ref><ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "NVIS nVisor SX60: Full Specification." Retrieved 2025.</ref>. The device was designed for high-end military, industrial, and research applications, representing state-of-the-art technology for its time.

==Overview==
The nVisor SX60 was positioned as a high-resolution professional VR headset, incorporating advanced [[microdisplay]] technology and custom optics. The "SX" designation stands for [[SXGA]] resolution, while "60" refers to the 60-degree diagonal [[field of view]]<ref name="tekgear">TekGear. "nVisor SX by NVIS." Retrieved 2025.</ref>.

==Technical Specifications==

===Display Technology===
The nVisor SX60 utilized [[LCOS]] ([[Liquid Crystal on Silicon]]) display technology, specifically [[FLCOS]] (Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal on Silicon) according to some sources<ref name="est">EST Engineering Systems Technologies. "nVisor SX." Retrieved 2025.</ref>. The device featured:

* Resolution: 1280×1024 pixels per eye ([[SXGA]] standard)<ref name="vrcompare"/>
* Native display resolution: 2048×1536 (according to some reports)<ref name="roadtovr"/>
* Color microdisplays with custom engineered optics
* [[Stereoscopic 3D]] capability
* 60 Hz refresh rate

===Field of View===
The headset offered a diagonal field of view of 60 degrees, though some sources report 44 degrees<ref name="vrcompare"/>. This discrepancy may be due to different measurement methods or configurations.

===Tracking Capabilities===
The nVisor SX60 featured [[3 degrees of freedom]] (3DoF) tracking<ref name="vrcompare"/>, allowing for rotational head tracking (pitch, roll, and yaw) through an integrated [[inertial sensor]]. The device did not include positional tracking capabilities.

===Connectivity===
The headset connected to PCs via [[VGA]] cables, requiring a graphics adapter capable of outputting the appropriate resolution. For stereoscopic operation, the system required dual monitor configuration support, often achieved through "horizontal span" mode on [[NVIDIA]] graphics cards<ref name="worldviz">WorldViz. "nVis HMDs Documentation." Retrieved 2025.</ref>.

==Applications==
The nVisor SX60 was primarily used in:

* Military training and simulation
* Industrial visualization
* Research institutions
* Medical simulation
* Virtual reality development

==Software Support==
The headset was supported by various VR development platforms, including:
* [[Vizard]] VR toolkit, which included a dedicated nvis module for proper stereo and projection settings<ref name="worldviz"/>
* Custom military and industrial simulation software

==Video Control Unit==
The nVisor SX60 was typically paired with an Advanced Video Control Unit that provided:
* Plug-and-play support for analog and digital video inputs
* Stereo and monoscopic output modes
* Analog and digital monitor output repeater functionality<ref name="est"/>

==Market Position==
At its release in 2003, the nVisor SX60 represented cutting-edge VR technology, offering features that remained unmatched for several years<ref name="roadtovr"/>. However, like most professional VR equipment of its era, it was priced well beyond consumer reach, targeting institutional and commercial customers.

==Legacy==
The nVisor SX60 was succeeded by the [[nVisor SX111]], which offered improved specifications including a wider field of view (111° diagonal) while maintaining the same resolution<ref name="ndsu">NDSU Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience. "Facilities." Retrieved 2025.</ref>.

==Company History==
NVIS Inc. was a major player in the professional VR space, developing numerous products for military, industrial, and commercial organizations. The company was later acquired by [[Kopin Corporation]], and all NVIS products and support are now handled through Kopin's Training & Simulation division<ref name="kopin">NVIS/Kopin. "NVIS Products." December 19, 2023.</ref>.

==See Also==
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Virtual reality]]
* [[LCOS]]
* [[Professional VR systems]]
* [[Kopin Corporation]]

==References==
<references>
<ref name="roadtovr">Road to VR. "A Look at 4 Virtual Reality HMDs Before Oculus." Engadget, November 27, 2016. https://www.engadget.com/2016-11-27-road-to-vr-a-look-at-4-virtual-reality-hmds-before-oculus.html</ref>
<ref name="vrcompare">VRcompare. "NVIS nVisor SX60: Full Specification." Retrieved 2025. https://vr-compare.com/headset/nvisnvisorsx60</ref>
<ref name="tekgear">TekGear. "nVisor SX by NVIS." Retrieved 2025. https://www.tekgear.com/nvisor-sx.html</ref>
<ref name="est">EST Engineering Systems Technologies. "nVisor SX." Retrieved 2025. https://est-kl.com/manufacturer/nvis/nvisor-sx.html</ref>
<ref name="worldviz">WorldViz. "nVis HMDs Documentation." Retrieved 2025. https://docs.worldviz.com/vizard/latest/nVis_SX_HMD.htm</ref>
<ref name="ndsu">NDSU Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience. "Facilities." Retrieved 2025. https://www.ndsu.edu/centers/cvcn/facilities.php</ref>
<ref name="kopin">NVIS/Kopin. "NVIS Products." December 19, 2023. https://www.nvisinc.com/</ref>
</references>

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