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[[Figment VR]] is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[Slide-on HMD]] for iPhones. Created by Quantum Bakery, Figment VR is designed specifically for the Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. It was launched on Kickstarter on November 17, 2015. | [[Figment VR]] is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[Slide-on HMD]] for iPhones. Created by Quantum Bakery, Figment VR is designed specifically for the Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. It was launched on Kickstarter on November 17, 2015 and successfully funded on January 13, 2016. | ||
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Part | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
Spec | |- | ||
Viewer Front Side Material | !Part | ||
6000 Grade Anodized Aluminum | !Spec | ||
Spring System | |- | ||
Dampened Spring System | |Viewer Front Side Material || 6000 Grade Anodized Aluminum | ||
Viewer | |- | ||
Virtual Reality Viewer | |Spring System ||Dampened Spring System | ||
Lens Type | |- | ||
Acrylic Lens | |Viewer ||Virtual Reality Viewer | ||
Slider | |- | ||
Automatic Slide | |Lens Type ||Acrylic Lens | ||
Locking | |- | ||
Lock Button | |Slider ||Automatic Slide | ||
Casing Material | |- | ||
Polycarbonate Reinforced Silicone | |Locking ||Lock Button | ||
Camera Hole | |- | ||
Gloss Finishing displaying a hint of contrast | |Casing Material ||Polycarbonate Reinforced Silicone | ||
Side Buttons | |- | ||
Flexible Silicone which provides easy usability | |Camera Hole ||Gloss Finishing displaying a hint of contrast | ||
Inner Layer | |- | ||
Thin Fabric Layer providing extra protection | |Side Buttons ||Flexible Silicone which provides easy usability | ||
Metal Bridge | |- | ||
Highly Durable Aluminum for reliable performance | |Inner Layer ||Thin Fabric Layer providing extra protection | ||
Viewer Lens | |- | ||
Scratch Resistant Viewer Lens | |Metal Bridge ||Highly Durable Aluminum for reliable performance | ||
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|Viewer Lens ||Scratch Resistant Viewer Lens | |||
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<ref>http://www.goprouk.org/gopro-uk-news/figment-vr-iphone-case-id34234343/</ref> | <ref>http://www.goprouk.org/gopro-uk-news/figment-vr-iphone-case-id34234343/</ref> | ||
Revision as of 02:02, 21 April 2016
This page is a stub, please expand it if you have more information.Figment VR is a Virtual Reality Slide-on HMD for iPhones. Created by Quantum Bakery, Figment VR is designed specifically for the Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. It was launched on Kickstarter on November 17, 2015 and successfully funded on January 13, 2016.
Features
Designed as an iPhone case, Figment VR is a device that allows the user to experience VR content on the go. The sleekness and pocket-friendly design of Figment VR makes it a unique and portable VR device.
Hardware
Figment VR is a VR viewer that weighs around 2 ounces. When not in use, the gadget folds into a protective and slick polycarbonate and aluminum case. It is not meant for heavy VR gaming because the entire phone and Figment VR setup will occupy at least one hand of the user. Furthermore, due to lightweight and portability, it is a cheaper solution to VR. Since Figment VR a phone case, it’s meant to stay with you at all times [1]
Technical Specifications
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Viewer Front Side Material | 6000 Grade Anodized Aluminum |
| Spring System | Dampened Spring System |
| Viewer | Virtual Reality Viewer |
| Lens Type | Acrylic Lens |
| Slider | Automatic Slide |
| Locking | Lock Button |
| Casing Material | Polycarbonate Reinforced Silicone |
| Camera Hole | Gloss Finishing displaying a hint of contrast |
| Side Buttons | Flexible Silicone which provides easy usability |
| Inner Layer | Thin Fabric Layer providing extra protection |
| Metal Bridge | Highly Durable Aluminum for reliable performance |
| Viewer Lens | Scratch Resistant Viewer Lens |
Background
Figment VR is a virtual reality system that can easily fit in the user’s pocket. The sturdy case protects the phone as well as provides Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality on the go. The core feature of Figment VR is to provide an immersive VR experience in any place or situation. The HMD enables the user to move his/her head and experience 360 degree views with depth perception [3].
Price and Release Date
The retail price of Figment VR set by Kickstarter is $79 but the users who will pre-order the product are getting an early bird discount of $10, making the price to be $69. The release date of Figment VR is not announced yet [4].