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{{Device Infobox | {{Device Infobox | ||
|image=[[file:samsung gear vr2.jpg|350px]] | |image=[[file:samsung gear vr2.jpg|350px]] | ||
| | |VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]] | ||
| | |Type=[[Head-mounted display]] | ||
|Platform=[[Oculus Rift]] | |Subtype=[[Slide-on HMD]] | ||
|Platform=[[Oculus Rift (Platform)]] | |||
|Creator= | |Creator= | ||
|Developer=[[Samsung]], [[Oculus VR]] | |Developer=[[Samsung]], [[Oculus VR]] | ||
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|Versions= | |Versions= | ||
|Requires=All Samsung Smartphones 2015 and newer | |Requires=All Samsung Smartphones 2015 and newer | ||
|Predecessor=[[Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition]] | |||
|Successor=[[Samsung Gear VR 2]] | |||
|Display=5.7 / 5.1 inch Super AMOLED (RGBG PenTile) | |Display=5.7 / 5.1 inch Super AMOLED (RGBG PenTile) | ||
|Resolution=2560 x 1440, 1280 x 1440 per eye | |Resolution=2560 x 1440, 1280 x 1440 per eye | ||
|Pixel Density=518 PPI - 577 PPI | |Pixel Density=518 PPI - 577 PPI | ||
|Refresh Rate=60 Hz | |Refresh Rate=60 Hz | ||
|Field of View=96° (nominal) | |Persistence=3.4ms (Galaxy S7), 5.0ms (Galaxy S8) | ||
|Field of View=96° (nominal) | |||
|Tracking=3DOF | |Tracking=3DOF | ||
|Rotational Tracking=[[Accelerator]], [[Gyrometer | |Rotational Tracking=[[Accelerator]], [[Gyrometer]], [[Proximity]] | ||
|Positional Tracking=None | |Positional Tracking=None | ||
|Update Rate=Rotational: 1000 Hz, high accuracy | |Update Rate=Rotational: 1000 Hz, high accuracy | ||
|Latency=Motion to Photon: Less than | |Latency=Motion to Photon: Less than 6 ms | ||
|Audio=3D Spatial Sound | |Audio=3D Spatial Sound | ||
|Camera=High Frame Rate Preview (60fps) | |Camera=High Frame Rate Preview (60fps) | ||
|Input= | |Input=Touchpad, Back Button, Volume Key, Focus adjustment wheel | ||
|Connectivity=microUSB to the smartphone | |Connectivity=microUSB to the smartphone | ||
|Weight= | |Weight=318g | ||
|Size= | |Size=201.9 x 116.4 x 92.6 mm | ||
|Release Date=November 20, 2015 | |Release Date=November 20, 2015 | ||
|Price=$99 | |Price=$99 | ||
|Website=[http://www.samsung.com/global/ | |Website=[http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/wearables/gear-vr/ Samsung Gear VR Website] | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Samsung Gear VR]] is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Samsung]] and [[Oculus VR]]. Succeeding the [[Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition|Gear VR Innovator Edition]], Samsung Gear VR is [[Oculus Rift]]'s first consumer mobile device and the 2nd device in the Gear VR series. To use Gear VR, users need to mount a 2015 or newer Samsung Smartphone inside it. The smartphone serves not only as Gear VR's screen but also as its computer. Unlike other mobile [[HMDs]], Gear VR does not solely rely on the smartphone's [[IMUs]] for tracking. It has additional IMUs and Oculus' [[rotational tracking]] technology built within, allowing for fast and accurate tracking of the user's head movements. While impressive, the current Gear VR does not possess [[positional tracking]]. | ==Introduction== | ||
[[Samsung Gear VR]] is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Samsung]] and [[Oculus VR]]. Succeeding the [[Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition|Gear VR Innovator Edition]], Samsung Gear VR is [[Oculus Rift (Platform)]]'s first consumer mobile device and the 2nd device in the Gear VR series. To use Gear VR, users need to mount a 2015 or newer Samsung Smartphone inside it. The smartphone serves not only as Gear VR's screen but also as its computer. Unlike other mobile [[HMDs]], Gear VR does not solely rely on the smartphone's [[IMUs]] for tracking. It has additional IMUs and Oculus' [[rotational tracking]] technology built within, allowing for fast and accurate tracking of the user's head movements. While impressive, the current Gear VR does not possess [[positional tracking]]. | |||
Announced during [[Oculus Connect 2]], Samsung Gear VR was released in November 20, 2015 for $99. | Announced during [[Oculus Connect 2]], Samsung Gear VR was released in November 20, 2015 for $99. Users who pre-order Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will receive the HMD for free. | ||
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
Gear VR works with 2015 or newer Samsung smartphones such as [[Galaxy S6]], [[Galaxy S6 edge]], [[Galaxy S6 edge+]] and [[Galaxy Note 5]]. | Gear VR works with 2015 or newer Samsung smartphones such as [[Galaxy S7]], [[Galaxy S7 edge]], [[Galaxy S6]], [[Galaxy S6 edge]], [[Galaxy S6 edge+]] and [[Galaxy Note 5]]. All phones must be running Android Lollipop 5.0.1 and newer to work with the headset. | ||
'''Comparing to other mobile HMDs''': | '''Comparing to other mobile HMDs''': | ||
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!Spec | !Spec | ||
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|Field of View||96° (nominal) | |Field of View||96° (nominal) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Dimensions|| | |Dimensions||201.9 x 116.4 x 92.6 mm | ||
|- | |||
|Weight||318g | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Interpupillary Distance||55-71 mm???? | |Interpupillary Distance||55-71 mm???? | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Sensors||[[Accelerator]], [[Gyrometer | |Sensors||[[Accelerator]], [[Gyrometer]], [[Proximity]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Tracking||3 degrees of freedom (rotational) | |Tracking||3 degrees of freedom (rotational) | ||
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|Focal Adjustment||Covers Nearsighted / Farsighted Eyes | |Focal Adjustment||Covers Nearsighted / Farsighted Eyes | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Input|| | |Input||Touchpad, Back Button, Volume Key, Focus adjustment wheel | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Connectivity||microUSB connection to the Smartphone | |Connectivity||microUSB connection to the Smartphone | ||
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*Note that all 5 phones have identical CPU and GPU. | *Note that all 5 phones have identical CPU and GPU. | ||
== | ==Accessories== | ||
'''[[Samsung Gear VR Controller]]''' | |||
==Apps== | ==Apps== | ||
[[VR Apps]] from [[Oculus Store]] | [[VR Apps]] from [[Oculus Store]] | ||
To use [[Google Cardboard]] [[apps]], users must install [[CB Enabler for Gear VR]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youtopiavr.cbenabler</ref>. | |||
[[Oculus Cinema]], [[Oculus 360 Photos]], [[Oculus 360 Videos]] and [[VR Gallery]]. | [[Oculus Cinema]], [[Oculus 360 Photos]], [[Oculus 360 Videos]] and [[VR Gallery]]. | ||
[[TheBluVR]], [[Milk VR]] | [[TheBluVR]], [[Milk VR]] | ||
==Developer== | ==Developer== | ||
===Oculus Mobile SDK=== | ===Oculus Mobile SDK=== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
'''September 24, 2015''': Samsung Gear VR CV1 is announced during [[Oculus Connect 2]]. | |||
'''November 20, 2015''': Samsung Gear VR CV1 was released for $99. | |||
'''January 30, 2016''': Video capture function is added to [[Gear VR SDK]]. | |||
'''Feburary 21, 2016''': During Android World, Samsung announced that users will receive a free Samsung Gear VR for each pre-order of Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone. | |||
'''May 11, 2016''': [[Oculus VR]] announced that Gear VR has reached over 1 million monthly users in April 2016 and over 250 apps in the [[Oculus Home]] for Gear VR.<ref>https://www.oculus.com/en-us/blog/gear-vr-ecosystem-expands-to-include-facebook-360-photos-over-250-apps-and-new-video-content/</ref> | |||
'''January 4, 2017''': Samsung announced that 5 million Gear VR headsets are sold to date. | |||
'''May 10, 2017''': Samsung sold 782,000 units of Gear VR in Q1 2017<ref>http://vrsource.com/samsung-gear-vr-782000-units-sold-q1-10762/</ref>. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* https://techshali.com/take-screenshots-galaxy-s8/ | |||
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[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]] | [[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]] | ||