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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = Professional VR
|Release Date = 2018
|Platform = [[PC]], [[SteamVR]]
|Price = $5800
|Creator = [[VRgineers]]
|Display = 2 x Fast switch OLED binocular
|Announced = 2018
|Resolution = 2560x1440 per-eye
|Release = 2018
|Refresh Rate = 70 Hz
|Price = Enterprise pricing
|Field of View = 150° horizontal, 100° vertical
|Website = https://vrgineers.com
|Horizontal FoV = 150°
|OS = Windows
|Vertical FoV = 100°
|CPU = Host PC dependent
|Diagonal FoV =  
|GPU = Host PC dependent
|IPD Range = 56-72 mm hardware adjustable
|Storage =
|Ocularity = Binocular
|RAM =
|Display = 2 x LCD
|Resolution = 2560 x 1440 per eye (5K total)
|Refresh =
|Brightness =
|FOV = 170° diagonal (180° max)
|PPD =
|Lenses = Custom non-Fresnel
|IPD = Automatic (eye tracking)
|Eye Tracking = Yes (proprietary, one-dot calibration)
|Hand Tracking = Yes (Leap Motion compatible)
|Tracking = 6DoF (SteamVR compatible)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers =
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack =
|Connectivity =
|Ports =
|Battery =
|Weight = ~600g
|Materials = Lightweight compounds
|Colors =
|Sensors =
|Input = SteamVR controllers compatible
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'''VRgineers XTAL''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2018.
The '''VRgineers XTAL''' is a professional-grade [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[VRgineers]], a Czech Republic-based company specializing in enterprise VR solutions. Released in 2018, the XTAL features an ultra-wide 170-degree field of view and 5K resolution, designed specifically for demanding professional applications in simulation, training, automotive design, and aerospace. The headset is notable for its patented custom non-Fresnel lenses and integrated eye tracking.<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web|url=https://www.uploadvr.com/hands-on-vrgineers-xtal-is-a-5k-170-degree-fov-headset-with-hand-tracking/|title=Hands-On: VRGineers XTAL Is A 5K, 170-Degree FOV Headset With Hand-Tracking|publisher=UploadVR}}</ref>
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== VRgineers Company ===
VRgineers was founded with a focus on professional VR applications, addressing the needs of designers, engineers, pilots, doctors, and trainers who require superior image quality, wide field of view, and data security.
 
=== Professional Focus ===
The XTAL was designed from the ground up for enterprise users rather than consumers, with emphasis on visual accuracy and simulation fidelity.<ref name="vrgineers">{{cite web|url=https://vrgineers.com/2023/08/31/from-vr-hero-to-xtal-3-mixed-reality-the-evolution-of-vrgineers-headsets/|title=From VR Hero to XTAL 3 Mixed Reality: The Evolution of Vrgineers' Headsets|publisher=VRgineers}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display System ===
The XTAL features dual LCD displays:
* '''Resolution:''' 2560 x 1440 per eye
* '''Total:''' 5K combined resolution
* '''Quality:''' Full RGB for accurate color reproduction
 
=== Field of View ===
The XTAL offers industry-leading field of view:
* '''Standard:''' 170° diagonal
* '''Maximum:''' Up to 180° horizontal (experimental)
 
For context, the human field of view is approximately 210 degrees horizontal, while most consumer VR headsets range from 90 to 110 degrees.
 
=== Optical System ===
The XTAL utilizes patented custom-made non-Fresnel lenses:
* No Fresnel artifacts or god rays
* Undistorted image across the entire wide FOV
* Superior edge-to-edge clarity
 
=== Form Factor ===
* '''Weight:''' Approximately 600 grams
* '''Materials:''' Lightweight compounds
* '''Ergonomics:''' Fine-tuned based on pilot feedback for extended training sessions
 
== Eye Tracking ==
 
The XTAL includes a proprietary eye tracking system:
 
=== Features ===
* '''Calibration:''' Unique one-dot calibration process
* '''Automatic IPD:''' Auto-adjustment of interpupillary distance
* '''Foveated Rendering:''' GPU optimization based on gaze direction
 
=== Diopter Support ===
The XTAL offers unmatched support for users requiring vision correction:
* Simple attachment system for prescription lens inserts
* Replaces need for wearing glasses inside the headset
* Supports common eye disorders
 
== Hand Tracking ==
 
The XTAL supports hand tracking through [[Leap Motion]] integration, enabling natural hand-based interaction in VR applications.
 
== Tracking ==
 
The XTAL is compatible with 6DoF tracking systems including SteamVR/Lighthouse tracking.
 
== Software Compatibility ==
 
=== Platforms ===
* [[SteamVR]]
* [[OpenXR]]
* [[Unity]]
* [[Unreal Engine]]
* C++ libraries (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan)
 
=== Professional Software ===
* Prepar3D
* X-Plane 11/12
* Bohemia Interactive Simulations (VBS3, VBS4, Blue IG)
* MAK
* multiSim
* Metrea
* Aechelon
 
== Professional Applications ==
 
=== Pilot Training ===
The XTAL has been developed with input from civil and military pilots. The wide FOV supports natural pilot movement patterns and peripheral vision awareness.
 
=== Automotive Design ===
Major global automobile manufacturers use the XTAL for design visualization and review.
 
=== Defense ===
The XTAL is in use with the U.S. Department of Defense and major national aircraft simulators.


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x Fast switch OLED binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 2560x1440 per-eye
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 70 Hz
|-
* '''Field of View:''' 150° horizontal, 100° vertical
! Specification !! Details
* '''IPD Range:''' 56-72 mm hardware adjustable
|-
* '''Price:''' $5800
| Display Type || 2 x LCD
|-
| Resolution || 2560 x 1440 per eye (5K total)
|-
| Field of View || 170° (up to 180°)
|-
| Lenses || Custom non-Fresnel (patented)
|-
| Eye Tracking || Yes (one-dot calibration)
|-
| IPD Adjustment || Automatic (eye tracking)
|-
| Hand Tracking || Leap Motion compatible
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (SteamVR compatible)
|-
| Weight || ~600g
|-
| Target Market || Enterprise/Professional
|}
 
== Product Line ==
 
VRgineers has expanded the XTAL line:
* [[VRgineers VRHero 5K]] (predecessor)
* [[VRgineers XTAL 8K]]
* [[VRgineers XTAL 3]]
* [[VRgineers XTAL 3 Mixed Reality]]


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[VRgineers]]
* [[Professional VR]]
* [[Wide FOV VR]]
* [[Flight simulation]]
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[VR Headset]]


== References ==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Professional VR]]
[[Category:Wide FOV VR]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:VRgineers]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]
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