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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image=[[File:AsusHC102.png|350px]]
|image =
|VR/AR= [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type= [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype= [[PC-Powered VR]]
|Subtype = PC VR (Windows MR)
|Platform=[[Microsoft Windows Mixed Reality (Platform)]]
|Platform = [[Windows Mixed Reality]], [[SteamVR]]
|Developer= [[Asus]]
|Creator = [[ASUS]]
|Operating System= [[Windows 10]]
|Announced = IFA 2017
|Requires= [[PC]]
|Release = 2018
|Display= Dual LCD display
|Price = $429 (with controllers)
|Resolution= 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye)
|Website = https://www.asus.com
|Refresh Rate= 90Hz
|OS = Windows 10
|Field of View= 95 Degree
|CPU = Host PC dependent
|Optics= [[Fresnel lenses]]
|GPU = NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 460+ (rec)
|Tracking= 6DOF
|Storage =
|Rotational Tracking= [[Gyroscope]], [[Accelerometer]], [[Magnetometer]]
|RAM = 8 GB+ (rec)
|Positional Tracking= Inside-out tracking
|Display = 2 x 2.89" LCD
|Latency= Low
|Resolution = 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye)
|Input= [[Asus HC102 Motion Controller]]
|Refresh = 90 Hz
|Connectivity= HDMI, USB
|Brightness = 100 nits
|Weight= Under 400g  
|FOV = 95° (horizontal)
|Cable Length= 4 m
|PPD =
|Website= https://www.asus.com/Headset/ASUS-Windows-Mixed-Reality-Headset-HC102/
|Lenses = Fresnel-Aspherical
|IPD =
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 2 cameras)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers =
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack = 3.5mm
|Connectivity = HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0
|Ports = HDMI, USB
|Battery =
|Weight = <400g
|Materials = Cool-touch fabric strap
|Colors = Black
|Sensors = Gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, proximity sensor
|Input = Windows MR Controllers (included)
}}
}}
== Intro ==
Asus is set to claim its fair share of the VR gaming industry with the HC102 Windows Mixed Reality Headset. The headset, developed in compliance with [[Windows Mixed Reality]] specification is scheduled to make its mark on the market at €449. While no official release date has been confirmed, the product’s page hinted that it may be made available in October 2017, the same month when competitor [[Dell Visor]] is expected to launch.


== Asus HC 102 Key Features ==
The '''ASUS Windows Mixed Reality Headset HC102''' is a [[Windows Mixed Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[ASUS]]. Announced at IFA 2017 and released in 2018, the HC102 features dual 2.89-inch LCD displays at 1440 x 1440 per eye resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate, and Fresnel-Aspherical lenses with 95-degree horizontal field of view. The headset weighs under 400g and includes a balanced-crown design for comfortable extended use, antibacterial strap materials, and a flip-up visor.<ref name="asus">{{cite web|url=https://www.asus.com/us/Headset/ASUS-Windows-Mixed-Reality-Headset-HC102/specifications/|title=ASUS Windows Mixed Reality Headset HC102|publisher=ASUS}}</ref>
The Asus HC 102 is expected to ship with a pair of motion controllers. On par with competitors, the Asus HC102 came with a full 3K resolution with 1440 x1440 per eye and a frame rate of 90Hz. It offers 6 DoF tracking, not through conventional external sensors, but a couple of inside-out tracking cameras and 32 LED lights on each controller.  


Together with its array of sensors like the gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer, the headset offers a reliable orientation and perfectly synchronized the real world with the virtual world without latency. The headset also features a unique addition of proximity sensor, that was not included in its competitors’ headset. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack to plug in your best headphones. 
== History and Development ==


== Asus HC102 Ergonomic Design ==
=== IFA 2017 Announcement ===
Asus produces a thoughtful ergonomic design with a headset made of premium soft cool-touch fabrics. The design also highlights Asus’s emphasize of hygiene as headsets are often shared between players. It features a special anti-bacterial coating to keep hygiene a priority. The HC102 headset has a visor that can be easily flipped up, to allow the user switch easily between the real and digital world. An ergonomic design that distributes its weight of 400g around the head made it comfortable even for long hours.
ASUS revealed the HC102 at IFA 2017 as part of Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform launch.


== Technical Specifications ==
=== Design Focus ===
{| class="wikitable"
Emphasized comfort and hygiene with antibacterial materials and balanced weight distribution.
|-
 
| Display||
== Design and Hardware ==
2x LCD
 
=== Display System ===
* '''Panel Size:''' 2 x 2.89 inches
* '''Resolution:''' 1440 x 1440 per eye (2880 x 1440 total)
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz
* '''Brightness:''' 100 nits
 
=== Optics ===
* '''Lens Type:''' Fresnel-Aspherical
* '''Horizontal FOV:''' 95 degrees


|-
=== Comfort Features ===
| Resolution||
* '''Weight:''' Under 400g
2880x1200 (combined)
* '''Crown Design:''' Balanced weight on forehead and skull
1440x1440 (per eye)
* '''Face Relief:''' Reduced pressure on nose and face


|-
=== Strap Materials ===
|
* Cool-touch fabrics
Refresh Rate
* Quick-drying materials
||
* Antibacterial surface treatment
90 Hz


|-
=== Flip Visor ===
|
Lift visor for quick reality check without removing headset.
FOV
||
95°


|-
== Tracking ==
| Sensors||
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Proximity


|-
=== Inside-Out Tracking ===
|
* 2 front-facing cameras
Position Tracking
* 6 degrees of freedom
||
* No external sensors required
Inside-Out Camera (x2)


|-
=== Sensors ===
| Audio||
* Gyroscope
3.5mm Audio Jack
* Accelerometer
* Magnetometer
* Proximity sensor (P-sensor)


|-
== Controllers ==
| Controls||
Microsoft Motion Controllers


|-
=== Included Controllers ===
| Weight||
* 2x wireless 6DoF motion controllers
Under 400g
* 32 LED lights per controller for tracking
|-
* Bluetooth connectivity
| Accessories
||
6DoF controller x2


== Connectivity ==


|}
=== Built-In Cable ===
* '''Length:''' 13 feet (4m) Y-cable
* '''Connections:''' USB 3.0 Type-A + HDMI 2.0
* '''Audio:''' 3.5mm jack


== Software ==
== System Requirements ==
The Asus HC102 requires a Windows 10 PC with a Windows 10 Fall Creators upgrade. It is a major update for Windows 10 featuring various huge improvements. The update is scheduled to be available for download on October 17, 2017.


== Apps ==
{| class="wikitable"
Designed in compliance with Windows Mixed Reality specifications, the Asus HC102 will have access to over 20,000 apps and games that will be available in Microsoft Store on October 17. Some of the popular VR titles include:
|-
# Dreams of Dali
! Component !! Requirement
# Super Hot
|-
# Luna
| OS || Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
# Move
|-
# Free The Night
| GPU || NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 460+
# Minecraft
|-
# Obduction
| RAM || 8 GB+
# Space Pirate Trainer
|-
# Arizona Sunshine
| Bluetooth || 4.0+
# Move
|}
# Fantastic Contraption


== Developer ==
== Specifications ==
Windows Mixed Reality is an innovation from Microsoft that blends the virtual and real world on a single screen. Design guides and supports can be accessed through Windows Dev Center


https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mixed-reality
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 2 x 2.89" LCD
|-
| Resolution || 1440 x 1440 per eye
|-
| Total Resolution || 2880 x 1440
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
|-
| Field of View || 95° horizontal
|-
| Lenses || Fresnel-Aspherical
|-
| Tracking || Inside-out (2 cameras)
|-
| Weight || <400g
|-
| Cable || 13' built-in Y-cable
|-
| Controllers || 2x included (32 LEDs each)
|-
| Price || $429
|}


== History ==
== See Also ==
Sept, 2017 - Revealed at IFA 2017
* [[ASUS]]
* [[Windows Mixed Reality]]
* [[Dell Visor]]
* [[Lenovo Explorer]]
* [[PC VR]]


== References ==
== References ==
* https://www.eteknix.com/asus-details-hc102-mixed-reality-headset/
{{Reflist}}
* https://www.techpowerup.com/236684/asus-reveals-hc102-windows-mixed-reality-headset
 
* http://www.techradar.com/news/asus-mixed-reality-headset-is-the-best-looking-vr-setup-yet
[[Category:Devices]]
* https://www.anandtech.com/show/11795/asus-reveals-mixed-reality-headset-for-windows
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
* https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/30/asus-windows-mixed-reality-headset-details/
[[Category:Mixed reality]]
* https://www.asus.com/Headset/ASUS-Windows-Mixed-Reality-Headset-HC102/
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
* https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-mixed-reality-news/
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:Windows Mixed Reality]]
[[Category:ASUS]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]

Revision as of 22:09, 7 January 2026

Asus HC102
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR (Windows MR)
Platform Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR
Creator ASUS
Price $429 (with controllers)
Website https://www.asus.com
System
CPU Host PC dependent
GPU NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 460+ (rec)
Storage
Display
Display 2 x 2.89" LCD
Resolution 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 2 cameras)
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0
Ports HDMI, USB
Device
Weight <400g
Sensors Gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, proximity sensor
Input Windows MR Controllers (included)

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The ASUS Windows Mixed Reality Headset HC102 is a Windows Mixed Reality head-mounted display developed by ASUS. Announced at IFA 2017 and released in 2018, the HC102 features dual 2.89-inch LCD displays at 1440 x 1440 per eye resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate, and Fresnel-Aspherical lenses with 95-degree horizontal field of view. The headset weighs under 400g and includes a balanced-crown design for comfortable extended use, antibacterial strap materials, and a flip-up visor.[1]

History and Development

IFA 2017 Announcement

ASUS revealed the HC102 at IFA 2017 as part of Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform launch.

Design Focus

Emphasized comfort and hygiene with antibacterial materials and balanced weight distribution.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Panel Size: 2 x 2.89 inches
  • Resolution: 1440 x 1440 per eye (2880 x 1440 total)
  • Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
  • Brightness: 100 nits

Optics

  • Lens Type: Fresnel-Aspherical
  • Horizontal FOV: 95 degrees

Comfort Features

  • Weight: Under 400g
  • Crown Design: Balanced weight on forehead and skull
  • Face Relief: Reduced pressure on nose and face

Strap Materials

  • Cool-touch fabrics
  • Quick-drying materials
  • Antibacterial surface treatment

Flip Visor

Lift visor for quick reality check without removing headset.

Tracking

Inside-Out Tracking

  • 2 front-facing cameras
  • 6 degrees of freedom
  • No external sensors required

Sensors

  • Gyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Proximity sensor (P-sensor)

Controllers

Included Controllers

  • 2x wireless 6DoF motion controllers
  • 32 LED lights per controller for tracking
  • Bluetooth connectivity

Connectivity

Built-In Cable

  • Length: 13 feet (4m) Y-cable
  • Connections: USB 3.0 Type-A + HDMI 2.0
  • Audio: 3.5mm jack

System Requirements

Component Requirement
OS Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
GPU NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 460+
RAM 8 GB+
Bluetooth 4.0+

Specifications

Specification Details
Display 2 x 2.89" LCD
Resolution 1440 x 1440 per eye
Total Resolution 2880 x 1440
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Field of View 95° horizontal
Lenses Fresnel-Aspherical
Tracking Inside-out (2 cameras)
Weight <400g
Cable 13' built-in Y-cable
Controllers 2x included (32 LEDs each)
Price $429

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "ASUS Windows Mixed Reality Headset HC102". ASUS. https://www.asus.com/us/Headset/ASUS-Windows-Mixed-Reality-Headset-HC102/specifications/.
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