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Pico G2
Basic Info
VR/AR	Virtual Reality
Type	Head-mounted display
Subtype	Integrated HMD
Platform	Pico Digital Platform, Viveport
Developer	Pico VR
Release Date	July 31, 2018
Website	https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
Predecessor	Pico Goblin
Successor	Pico G2 4K
System
Storage
Display
Display	3K LCD, blue ray reduction
Resolution	2880 x 1600
Refresh Rate	90Hz, 615 ppi
Image
Field of View	101 degrees
Optics
Tracking
Tracking	3DOF
Audio
Camera	monocular RGB on front
Connectivity
Connectivity	N/A
Device
Weight	268g(w/o Band)
Input	1 3DOF Controller

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Introduction

Pico G2, part of the Pico VR, stands for Pico Goblin 2, the successor to the original Pico Goblin. This device improved upon the Goblin in multiple ways:

40% lighter ^[1]
25% better display ^[1]
additional trigger button on single, 3DOF controller ^[2]

Pico Interactive's focus is on enterprise-grade VR headsets, and the G2 is no different. This headset was first made available to companies in China. ^[3]

The Pico G2 is the first in a line of G2 headsets:

For a spec comparison of these three headsets, visit https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html.

Release and Pricing

On July 31, 2018, Pico announced their G2 line which started shipping in September 2018. ^[2]

Hardware

CPU = Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM = 4GB
Storage = 32GB
Added Storage = Micro-SD up to 256GB

^[3] ^[1]

The headset is counter-weighted by the battery on the back. ^[2]

Setup Tutorial

You can set up the Pico G2 without an account, but will need one to download or purchase content from the Pico Store. ^[4]

The headset comes with Kiosk mode, which enables you to launch a specific application upon start-up. This may make onboarding easier within an enterprise context. ^[1]^[4]

Input Devices

Each headset comes with one, 3 degrees-of-freedom controller similar to Oculus Go or Daydream View.^[3]

With Pico G2, you can also choose to control the headset by looking, instead of the controller. ^[4]

Accessories

Apps

For the G2, Pico partnered with HTC Vive to offer more content. Through Viveport, users can interact with more apps than available on the Pico Store. ^[1]

Stores

Pico Store
Viveport

Developer

Visit Pico’s developer documentation which includes information on Unity and Unreal SDKs. ^[4]

Pico partnered with HTC Vive to expand developer resources. Through the Vive Wave VR Open Platform, Pico G2 users can develop applications.^[1]

The Pico G2 runs on open Andriod 6.0.^[4]

Images

References

[abba-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html

[beta-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 https://www.newswire.com/news/the-new-generation-of-vr-is-here-introducing-the-all-in-one-pico-g2-20583167

[celery-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 https://uploadvr.com/pico-announces-goblin-2-standalone-vr-headset-amid-24-7m-series-a/

[dog-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 ^4.4 https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/

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 |Subtype=[[Integrated HMD]]
 |Platform=[[Pico Digital Platform]], [[Viveport]]
-|Developer=Pico
+|Developer=[[Pico VR]]
 |Predecessor=[[Pico Goblin]]
-|Successor=[[Pico Neo 2]]
+|Successor=[[Pico G2 4K]]
 |Display=3K LCD, blue ray reduction
-|Resolution=1440 x 1600
+|Resolution=2880 x 1600
 |Refresh Rate=90Hz, 615 ppi
-|Field of View=?
+|Field of View=101 degrees
-|IPD Adjustment=?
+|IPD Range=
 |Tracking=3DOF
-|Audio=?
+|Audio=
-|Camera=N/A
+|Camera=monocular RGB on front
 |Sensors=
-|Input=2 Pico Neo Controllers?
+|Input=1 3DOF Controller
 |Connectivity=N/A
-|Power=USB-C charging?
+|Power=
 |Weight=268g(w/o Band)
 |Size=
-|Cable=N/A
+|Cable=
-|Release Date=
+|Release Date=July 31, 2018
-|Release Price=
+|Release Price=¥2,000 RMB (about $300)
 |Website=https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
 }}
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 __TOC__
 ==Introduction==
-* Pico G2 stands for Pico Goblin 2
+Pico G2, part of the [[Pico VR]], stands for Pico Goblin 2, the successor to the original Pico Goblin. This device improved upon the Goblin in multiple ways:
-*
-* all built for enterprise, not for sale by consumers
-*
-* 40% lighter than original Goblin
-*
-* partnered with HTC Vive for content
-*
-* developers can use VIVE WAVE Open VR Platform for development
-types:
+* 40% lighter <ref name="abba">https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html</ref>
-- pico g2
+* 25% better display <ref name="abba"></ref>
-- pico g2 pro
+* additional trigger button on single, 3DOF controller <ref name="beta">https://www.newswire.com/news/the-new-generation-of-vr-is-here-introducing-the-all-in-one-pico-g2-20583167</ref>
-- pico g2 4k enterprise
-see product compare chart: https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html
+Pico Interactive's focus is on enterprise-grade VR headsets, and the G2 is no different. This headset was first made available to companies in China. <ref name="celery">https://uploadvr.com/pico-announces-goblin-2-standalone-vr-headset-amid-24-7m-series-a/</ref>
+The Pico G2 is the first in a line of G2 headsets:
+* [[Pico G2 Pro]]
+* [[Pico G2 4k]]
+For a spec comparison of these three headsets, visit https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html.
 ==Release and Pricing==
+On July 31, 2018, Pico announced their G2 line which started shipping in September 2018. <ref name="beta"></ref>
 ==Hardware==
 * CPU = Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
+* RAM = 4GB
 * Storage = 32GB
 * Added Storage = Micro-SD up to 256GB
+<ref name="celery"></ref>
+<ref name="abba"></ref>
+The headset is counter-weighted by the battery on the back. <ref name="beta"></ref>
-On the headset:
+==Setup Tutorial==
-* You can hard-wire your headphones or use Bluetooth instead of the built-in speakers?
-* The battery is positioned on the back, which may make it more comfortable and balanced than other HMDs.
-==Setup Tutorial==
+You can set up the Pico G2 without an account, but will need one to download or purchase content from the Pico Store. <ref name="dog">https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/</ref>
+The headset comes with Kiosk mode, which enables you to launch a specific application upon start-up. This may make onboarding easier within an enterprise context. <ref name="abba"></ref><ref name="dog"></ref>
 ==Input Devices==
-Each controller contains a series of buttons, a joystick and a back button. There are no touch sensors?
+Each headset comes with one, 3 degrees-of-freedom controller similar to [[Oculus Go]] or [[Daydream View]].<ref name="celery"></ref>
+With Pico G2, you can also choose to control the headset by looking, instead of the controller. <ref name="dog"></ref>
 ==Accessories==
-Within the headset, you can browse online via Firefox Reality and utilize Hubs by Mozilla for virtual collaboration?<ref name="eight">https://vrscout.com/news/pico-neo-2-eye-review-tidy-4k-vr/</ref><ref name="five"></ref>
 ==Apps==
-Pico partnered with HTC Vive to support Viveport, their content hub. In addition, developers can utilize HTC's VIVE WAVE Open VR Platform to create apps with the Pico G2. (see link in box)
+For the G2, Pico partnered with [[HTC Vive]] to offer more content. Through [[Viveport]], users can interact with more apps than available on the Pico Store. <ref name="abba"></ref>
 ===Stores===
-Viveport link
+* Pico Store
+* [[Viveport]]
 ==Developer==
-Visit Pico’s [https://developer.pico-interactive.com/ developer documentation] which includes information on SDK downloads?
+Visit Pico’s [https://developer.pico-interactive.com/ developer documentation] which includes information on Unity and Unreal SDKs. <ref name="dog"></ref>
+Pico partnered with [[HTC Vive]] to expand developer resources. Through the Vive Wave VR Open Platform, Pico G2 users can develop applications.<ref name="abba"></ref>
+The Pico G2 runs on open Andriod 6.0.<ref name="dog"></ref>
 ==Images==
+<gallery mode="packed">
+File:pico g24.jpeg
+File:pico g23.jpeg
+File:pico g22.jpeg
+File:pico g21.jpeg
+</gallery>
 ==References==