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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 =
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|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]]

Latest revision as of 22:15, 7 January 2026

VRgineers XTAL
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Professional VR
Platform PC, SteamVR
Creator VRgineers
Price Enterprise pricing
Website https://vrgineers.com
System
CPU Host PC dependent
GPU Host PC dependent
Storage
Display
Display 2 x LCD
Resolution 2560 x 1440 per eye (5K total)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (SteamVR compatible)
Eye Tracking Yes (proprietary, one-dot calibration)
Hand Tracking Yes (Leap Motion compatible)
Audio
Connectivity
Device
Weight ~600g
Input SteamVR controllers compatible


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.[1]

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.[2]

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

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

Specification Details
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:

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Hands-On: VRGineers XTAL Is A 5K, 170-Degree FOV Headset With Hand-Tracking". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/hands-on-vrgineers-xtal-is-a-5k-170-degree-fov-headset-with-hand-tracking/.
  2. ↑ "From VR Hero to XTAL 3 Mixed Reality: The Evolution of Vrgineers' Headsets". VRgineers. https://vrgineers.com/2023/08/31/from-vr-hero-to-xtal-3-mixed-reality-the-evolution-of-vrgineers-headsets/.
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