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{{Device Infobox

|image=[[File:castar1.jpg|350px]]

|~~Type~~=[[Augmented Reality]] head-mounted display

|VR/AR=[[Augmented Reality]]

|Type=[[Optical head-mounted display]]

|Subtype=[[PC-Powered AR]]

|Creator=[[Jeri Ellsworth]], [[Rick Johnson]]

|Developer=[[Technical Illusions]]

|~~Platform~~=

|Operating System=

|Requires=PC

|Predecessor=None

|Successor=[[CastAR 2]]

|Display=2 Micro-Projectors on top

|Resolution=2560x720, 1280 x 720 per eye

|Pixel Density=??

|Refresh Rate=120 Hz

|Field of View=65° (horizontal)

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|Rotational Tracking=[[Gyroscope]], [[Magnetometer]]

|Positional Tracking=Tracking Camera

|Update Rate=Rotational: 1000 Hz ~~<br>~~ Positional: 120 Hz

|Update Rate=Rotational: 1000 Hz, Positional: 120 Hz

|Latency=Tracking: 8.3ms

|Connectivity=HDMI, USB

|Input=Wand Controller, RFID tags

|Weight=<100g

|Weight=Less than 100g

|Release Date=

|Release Date=November 21, 2014.

|Price=$400

|Website=[http://technicalillusions.com/ Technical Illusions Website]

}}

castAR is an [[Augmented Reality]] head-mounted display developed by [[Technical Illusions]]. Similar to other [[AR Devices]], castAR projects 3D renderings onto physical surfaces. To create 3D imageries on top of physical objects, the glasses-like device uses 2 micro-projectors to cast stereoscopic images onto a retro-reflective surface. The images bounce from the retro-reflective surface back onto the user's eyes, creating 3D, holographic-like images floating on the surface. A built-in camera, along with sensors, tracks the movements and the positions of your head. Additionally, an AR/VR clip-on can be placed onto the glasses to create an immersive [[Virtual Reality]] experience. castAR's Kickstarter Campaign began on October 14, 2013 and raised 1,052,110 dollars out of its initial goal of 400,000 dollars.

castAR is an [[Augmented Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Technical Illusions]]. Similar to other [[AR Devices]], castAR projects 3D renderings onto physical surfaces. To create 3D imageries on top of physical objects, the glasses-like device uses 2 micro-projectors to cast stereoscopic images onto a retro-reflective surface. The images bounce from the retro-reflective surface back onto the user's eyes, creating 3D, holographic-like images floating on the surface. A built-in camera, along with sensors, tracks the movements and the positions of your head. Additionally, an AR/VR clip-on can be placed onto the glasses to create an immersive [[Virtual Reality]] experience. castAR's Kickstarter Campaign began on October 14, 2013 and raised 1,052,110 dollars out of its initial goal of 400,000 dollars.

==Hardware==

===Glasses===

The Glasses has two high-res micro projectors on top of its lenses. The projectors cast stereoscopic images onto a retro-reflective surface. Each projector refreshes at 120 Hz with very high fill factor. This means that the users will not experience any "screen door" effect. The glasses fit over most prescription glasses.

The Glasses has two high-res micro projectors on top of its lenses. The projectors cast stereoscopic images onto a retro-reflective surface. Each projector refreshes at 120 Hz with very high fill factor. This means that the users will not experience any [[screen door effect]]. The glasses fit over most prescription glasses.

In the center of the glasses is a tracking camera. The camera is able to track at 120 Hz with low latency. The camera along with the [[Gyroscope]] and [[Magnetometer]] within the glasses enable the user to have 6 degrees of freedom.

===AR and VR Clip-on===

The AR/VR Clip-on allows the user to transform the glasses from a Augmented Reality centric device into a Virtual Reality centric one. When the clip-on is attached to the glasses, the light from the projects are bounced back into your eyes. The retro-reflective surface is not used. It turns the glasses into a head-mounted display similar to many other [[VR Devices]].

The AR/VR Clip-on allows the user to transform the glasses from a Augmented Reality centric device into a Virtual Reality centric one. When the clip-on is attached to the glasses, the light from the projects are bounced back into your eyes. The retro-reflective surface is not used. It turns the glasses into a [[head-mounted display]] similar to many other [[VR Devices]].

===Retro-Reflective Surface===

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==Setup Tutorial==

==Apps==

Early demonstrations and advertisements shown that castAR can be used to play video games and tabletop games, browse the web and interact with various types of information.

==Developer==

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castAR's Kickstarter Campaign began on October 14, 2013 and raised 1,052,110 dollars by its end on September 14, 2013. Backers who contribute $189 or more will receive a castAR as part of their backer reward.

On November 21, 2014, the first shipment of castAR was shipped to Kickstarter backers on November 21, 2014.

On August 19, 2015, castAR receives 15 million dollars in venture capital from [[Andy Rubin]]'s [[Playground Global]] and other investors. Rubin is the creator of [[Android]].

[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]