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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = Professional MR
|Release Date = 2019
|Platform = [[PC]], [[SteamVR]]
|Price = $11995 (discontinued)
|Creator = [[Varjo]]
|Display = 2 x AMOLED binocular
|Announced = 2019
|Resolution = 1440x1600 per-eye
|Release = 2019
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Price = $9,995 (+ $1,995/year service)
|Field of View = 87° horizontal, 87° vertical
|Website = https://varjo.com
|Horizontal FoV = 87°
|OS = Windows
|Vertical FoV = 87°
|CPU = High-end workstation recommended
|Diagonal FoV =  
|GPU = NVIDIA required (AMD not supported)
|IPD Range = 61-73 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|Storage =
|Ocularity = Binocular
|RAM =
|Display = Bionic Display (multi-display system)
|Resolution = 1440 x 1600 per eye (peripheral)
|Central Resolution = Over 60 PPD (3000+ PPI)
|Refresh = 90 Hz
|Brightness =
|FOV = 87° diagonal
|PPD = 64 PPD (center)
|Lenses =
|IPD =
|Eye Tracking = Yes (20/20 industrial-grade)
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking = 6DoF (SteamVR)
|Spatial Mapping = Yes (video pass-through)
|Speakers =
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack =
|MR Cameras = 2 x 12 megapixel
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'''Varjo XR-1''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2019.
The '''Varjo XR-1''' (XR-1 Developer Edition) was a professional-grade [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Varjo]], a Finnish technology company. Released in 2019, the XR-1 was announced as the industry's first photorealistic mixed reality headset, featuring Varjo's Bionic Display technology with human-eye resolution and video pass-through mixed reality capabilities. The headset was designed for demanding industrial applications in engineering, design, simulation, and research.<ref name="varjo">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjos-xr-1-developer-edition-now-available-and-shipping/|title=Photorealistic mixed reality headset Varjo XR-1 now shipping|publisher=Varjo}}</ref>
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== Varjo ===
Varjo is a Finnish company founded with the mission of creating the highest resolution VR and XR headsets for professional applications. The company name "Varjo" means "shadow" in Finnish.
 
=== Industry First ===
The XR-1 was announced as the first photorealistic mixed reality headset, enabling professionals to blend real and virtual worlds with unprecedented visual fidelity.<ref name="aecmag">{{cite web|url=https://aecmag.com/news/varjo-xr-1-headset-promises-new-levels-of-realism-for-mixed-reality/|title=Varjo XR-1 headset promises new levels of realism for mixed reality|publisher=AEC Magazine}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Bionic Display Technology ===
The XR-1 features Varjo's proprietary Bionic Display system:
* '''Central Resolution:''' Over 60 pixels per degree (3,000+ PPI)
* '''Maximum PPD:''' 64 pixels per degree in center
* '''Peripheral Resolution:''' 1440 x 1600 per eye
* '''Result:''' Human-eye resolution visual fidelity
 
The Bionic Display uses multiple display elements to create extremely high resolution in the center of vision where visual acuity is most important.
 
=== Field of View ===
The XR-1 offers an 87-degree diagonal field of view with its focus on center clarity rather than wide peripheral vision.
 
=== Refresh Rate ===
* '''Display Refresh:''' 90 Hz
* '''Latency:''' Ultra-low latency imaging pipeline
 
== Mixed Reality System ==
 
=== Video Pass-Through ===
Unlike optical see-through AR headsets like [[Microsoft HoloLens]], the XR-1 uses video pass-through:
* '''Cameras:''' Dual 12-megapixel front-facing cameras
* '''Method:''' Captures real world, composites with virtual content
* '''Display:''' Shows combined result on immersive display
 
This approach enables photorealistic mixed reality in a full field of view.
 
=== VR/MR Switching ===
Users can seamlessly switch between:
* Full VR mode (virtual environment only)
* Mixed reality mode (real + virtual combined)
 
== Eye Tracking ==
 
=== 20/20 Eye Tracker ===
The XR-1 includes Varjo's industrial-grade eye tracking system:
* '''Accuracy:''' Sub-degree precision
* '''Calibration:''' Fast and accurate
* '''Applications:''' Foveated rendering, gaze analysis, research
 
The eye tracker was described as the most advanced stereo eye tracking technology integrated into any VR/XR headset at its release.<ref name="vrexpert">{{cite web|url=https://vr-expert.com/news/the-3-best-features-of-the-varjo-xr-1/|title=The 3 best features of the Varjo XR-1|publisher=VR Expert}}</ref>
 
== Tracking ==
 
The XR-1 uses SteamVR-based 6DoF tracking.
 
== System Requirements ==
 
* '''Graphics:''' NVIDIA GPU required (AMD not supported)
* '''Software:''' SteamVR required regardless of tracking method
* '''Platform:''' Windows
 
== Pricing ==
 
The XR-1 Developer Edition was positioned as a premium enterprise product:
* '''Headset:''' $9,995 USD/EUR
* '''Annual Service:''' $1,995 USD/EUR
 
== Professional Applications ==
 
The XR-1 targets demanding industrial use cases:
* Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC)
* Automotive design and visualization
* Research and development
* Aerospace and aviation simulation
* Training and simulation


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x AMOLED binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 1440x1600 per-eye
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz
|-
* '''Field of View:''' 87° horizontal, 87° vertical
! Specification !! Details
* '''IPD Range:''' 61-73 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|-
* '''Price:''' $11995 (discontinued)
| Display Type || Bionic Display (multi-display)
|-
| Central Resolution || 60+ PPD (3000+ PPI)
|-
| Peripheral Resolution || 1440 x 1600 per eye
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
|-
| Field of View || 87°
|-
| Eye Tracking || 20/20 industrial-grade
|-
| MR Cameras || 2 x 12 megapixel
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (SteamVR)
|-
| Price || $9,995 + $1,995/year
|-
| Target Market || Enterprise/Professional
|}
 
== Product Line ==
 
Varjo has continued developing XR headsets:
* [[Varjo XR-3]]
* [[Varjo XR-4]]
* [[Varjo VR-3]]
* [[Varjo Aero]]


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Varjo]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Mixed Reality]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[Professional VR]]
* [[Eye tracking]]
* [[Video pass-through]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:MR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Professional VR]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:Varjo]]
[[Category:Mixed Reality]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]

Latest revision as of 22:16, 7 January 2026

Varjo XR-1
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Professional MR
Platform PC, SteamVR
Creator Varjo
Price $9,995 (+ $1,995/year service)
Website https://varjo.com
System
CPU High-end workstation recommended
GPU NVIDIA required (AMD not supported)
Storage
Display
Display Bionic Display (multi-display system)
Resolution 1440 x 1600 per eye (peripheral)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (SteamVR)
Eye Tracking Yes (20/20 industrial-grade)
Audio
Connectivity
Device
Input SteamVR controllers compatible


The Varjo XR-1 (XR-1 Developer Edition) was a professional-grade mixed reality head-mounted display developed by Varjo, a Finnish technology company. Released in 2019, the XR-1 was announced as the industry's first photorealistic mixed reality headset, featuring Varjo's Bionic Display technology with human-eye resolution and video pass-through mixed reality capabilities. The headset was designed for demanding industrial applications in engineering, design, simulation, and research.[1]

History and Development

Varjo

Varjo is a Finnish company founded with the mission of creating the highest resolution VR and XR headsets for professional applications. The company name "Varjo" means "shadow" in Finnish.

Industry First

The XR-1 was announced as the first photorealistic mixed reality headset, enabling professionals to blend real and virtual worlds with unprecedented visual fidelity.[2]

Design and Hardware

Bionic Display Technology

The XR-1 features Varjo's proprietary Bionic Display system:

  • Central Resolution: Over 60 pixels per degree (3,000+ PPI)
  • Maximum PPD: 64 pixels per degree in center
  • Peripheral Resolution: 1440 x 1600 per eye
  • Result: Human-eye resolution visual fidelity

The Bionic Display uses multiple display elements to create extremely high resolution in the center of vision where visual acuity is most important.

Field of View

The XR-1 offers an 87-degree diagonal field of view with its focus on center clarity rather than wide peripheral vision.

Refresh Rate

  • Display Refresh: 90 Hz
  • Latency: Ultra-low latency imaging pipeline

Mixed Reality System

Video Pass-Through

Unlike optical see-through AR headsets like Microsoft HoloLens, the XR-1 uses video pass-through:

  • Cameras: Dual 12-megapixel front-facing cameras
  • Method: Captures real world, composites with virtual content
  • Display: Shows combined result on immersive display

This approach enables photorealistic mixed reality in a full field of view.

VR/MR Switching

Users can seamlessly switch between:

  • Full VR mode (virtual environment only)
  • Mixed reality mode (real + virtual combined)

Eye Tracking

20/20 Eye Tracker

The XR-1 includes Varjo's industrial-grade eye tracking system:

  • Accuracy: Sub-degree precision
  • Calibration: Fast and accurate
  • Applications: Foveated rendering, gaze analysis, research

The eye tracker was described as the most advanced stereo eye tracking technology integrated into any VR/XR headset at its release.[3]

Tracking

The XR-1 uses SteamVR-based 6DoF tracking.

System Requirements

  • Graphics: NVIDIA GPU required (AMD not supported)
  • Software: SteamVR required regardless of tracking method
  • Platform: Windows

Pricing

The XR-1 Developer Edition was positioned as a premium enterprise product:

  • Headset: $9,995 USD/EUR
  • Annual Service: $1,995 USD/EUR

Professional Applications

The XR-1 targets demanding industrial use cases:

  • Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC)
  • Automotive design and visualization
  • Research and development
  • Aerospace and aviation simulation
  • Training and simulation

Specifications

Specification Details
Display Type Bionic Display (multi-display)
Central Resolution 60+ PPD (3000+ PPI)
Peripheral Resolution 1440 x 1600 per eye
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Field of View 87°
Eye Tracking 20/20 industrial-grade
MR Cameras 2 x 12 megapixel
Tracking 6DoF (SteamVR)
Price $9,995 + $1,995/year
Target Market Enterprise/Professional

Product Line

Varjo has continued developing XR headsets:

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Photorealistic mixed reality headset Varjo XR-1 now shipping". Varjo. https://varjo.com/press-release/varjos-xr-1-developer-edition-now-available-and-shipping/.
  2. ↑ "Varjo XR-1 headset promises new levels of realism for mixed reality". AEC Magazine. https://aecmag.com/news/varjo-xr-1-headset-promises-new-levels-of-realism-for-mixed-reality/.
  3. ↑ "The 3 best features of the Varjo XR-1". VR Expert. https://vr-expert.com/news/the-3-best-features-of-the-varjo-xr-1/.
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