Pico Neo 3 Pro
| Pico Neo 3 Pro | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Integrated HMD, with option to connect to PC |
| Platform | Pico Digital Platform |
| Developer | Pico |
| Release Date | Q3 2021 |
| Website | https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/neo3.html |
| Predecessor | Pico Neo 3, only available in China |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | 5.5", 4k, 3664 x 1920 LCD, PPI 773 |
| Refresh Rate | 72/90Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 98 degrees, Fresnel |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DOF, Inside-out |
| Audio | |
| Camera | 4 mono fisheye cameras |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Displayport |
| Power | 5300mAh battery, charging with AC adapter & USB-C cable |
| Device | |
| Weight | 395g(w/o Band), 620g(total) |
| Sensors | 32 optical tracking sensors |
| Input | 2, updated Pico Neo Controllers |
Introduction
On May 10, 2021, Pico Interactive announced an extension to their Neo 3 line - the Pico Neo 3 Pro and Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye. These devices are the next generation for enterprise-grade VR solutions and a notable upgrade from the Pico Neo 2 line. The Neo 3 Pro and 3 Pro Eye are set for release in the latter half of 2021 and will be available in western markets including North America and Europe.
The enterprise options in the Neo 3 line have similar specs to the consumer-level Neo 3. They have the same Snapdragon XR2 processor, Wifi 6 capabilities, and 4 cameras to name a few. The Neo 3 is only available in China, whereas the 3 Pro and 3 Pro Eye will be available in the west. https://uploadvr.com/pico-neo-3-pro-eye/
Release and Pricing
Coming Q3 2021!
Hardware
The Neo 3 Pro and 3 Pro Eye can stream PC games through Direct Mode by way of a Displayport cable and the Pico VR streaming assistant. Direct Mode is "a high-performance, low-latency way to render PC VR content to Pico HMD display." https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/05/10/2226373/0/en/Pico-Interactive-Announces-Next-Gen-Enterprise-6DoF-Headsets-Neo-3-Pro-and-Neo-3-Pro-Eye.html
Like its predecessors, the Neo 3 line is counterbalanced by having the battery pack on the rear of the headset. Like the Pico Neo 2 Eye, the Neo 3 Pro Eye also has eye tracking powered by the Swedish company Tobii.
Compare the enterprise options in the Neo 3 line to the Neo 2 line:
| Neo 3 Pro & 3 Pro Eye | Neo 2 & 2 Eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | optical | electromagnetic |
| Cameras | 4 | 2 |
| FOV | 98 degrees | 101 degrees |
| IPD | manually adjustable, 3 settings | software adjustable |
| Play Space | 10x10m | 3x3m |
| Streaming from PC | wired or wireless | wireless only? |
Accessories
The headsets come with replaceable PU face cushions that can be sterilized, making it more hygenic to share with others in the office. https://www.roadtovr.com/pico-neo-3-pro-eye-release-date-price/ https://www.vrfocus.com/2021/05/pre-order-enterprise-ready-pico-neo-3-starting-from-699/
Apps
The 3 Pro and 3 Pro Eye supports NVIDIA CloudXR™ which enables wireless streaming through 5G and WiFi networks. https://www.roadtovr.com/pico-neo-3-pro-eye-release-date-price/
Stores
Developer
Visit Pico’s developer documentation which includes information on SDK downloads.