Pico 4 Enterprise
The PICO 4 Enterprise (also known as PICO 4E) is a standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by PICO (a ByteDance subsidiary), released in November 2022 for business and enterprise customers. It is the enterprise version of the Pico 4, adding eye tracking with automatic motorized IPD adjustment, face tracking, and enhanced device management features for commercial deployments. The headset is designed for training, industrial applications, and location-based entertainment venues.
| Pico 4 Enterprise | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR, Enterprise VR |
| Platform | PICO OS, Android |
| Developer | ByteDance |
| Manufacturer | PICO |
| Release Date | November 2022 |
| Price | €899 EUR |
| Website | https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/pico4e |
| Predecessor | Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye |
| Successor | Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Display | |
| Display | 2× LCD |
| Resolution | 2160×2160 per eye (4K+ combined) |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 104° |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Pancake |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | Automatic (motorized) |
| Passthrough | Color |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | Inside-out 6DoF (5 external + 3 internal cameras) |
| Eye Tracking | Yes |
| Face Tracking | Yes |
| Hand Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Built-in speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | ~300g (headset only) |
History and Development
PICO launched the Pico 4 Enterprise approximately one month after the consumer Pico 4 in late 2022. The enterprise model was designed to address the needs of business customers requiring advanced tracking capabilities and device management tools. Unlike the Pico 4 Pro (China-only), the Enterprise model was made available globally for commercial purchasers.[1]
The Pico 4 Enterprise succeeded the Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye as PICO's flagship enterprise offering and was later superseded by the Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise in 2024.[2]
Design and Hardware
Display
The PICO 4 Enterprise features high-resolution displays with pancake optics:
- Dual LCD panels
- 2160×2160 resolution per eye
- 4320×2160 combined resolution (4K+)
- 1200 PPI pixel density
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- 104° field of view
- Pancake lens design for slim profile
- ~20 pixels per degree
Processing
- Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor
- 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM (faster than consumer Pico 4's LPDDR4)
- 256 GB storage
Camera System
Advanced 8-camera system:
- 5 external cameras: Room-scale tracking without external sensors
- 2 internal cameras: Eye tracking (one per eye)
- 1 internal camera: Face tracking
Eye Tracking
Enterprise-grade eye tracking features:
- Dual infrared cameras for precise eye tracking
- Automatic motorized IPD adjustment: Motor physically adjusts lens distance upon wearing
- Dynamic foveated rendering support
- Eye gaze data capture for analytics
- Insights into user attention and behavior
Face Tracking
- Real-time facial expression capture
- Data collection on user reactions
- Enhanced avatar expressions for social VR
- Useful for training effectiveness evaluation
Build and Comfort
- ~300g headset weight (without strap)
- Slim pancake optical design
- Balanced weight distribution
- Comfortable for extended enterprise use
Enterprise Features
Device Management
- Compatible with multiple MDM (Mobile Device Management) services
- Remote device configuration and updates
- Wireless device control
- Specific security authorization controls
- IT infrastructure integration
Application Deployment
- Open Android application system
- Easy APK sideloading
- No requirement to publish apps in store
- Separate enterprise application update system
- Custom content deployment
Use Cases
- Training: Employee onboarding and skills development
- Industrial: Manufacturing procedures and safety training
- Healthcare: Medical training simulations
- Retail: Shop layout and customer experience testing
- Location-based entertainment: VR arcades and venues
Analytics
Eye and face tracking enable:
- Tracking what users look at during experiences
- Measuring reactions to content
- Evaluating effectiveness of VR training
- Job interview simulation assessment
- Heat mapping of user attention
Comparison with Consumer Pico 4
| Feature | Pico 4 | Pico 4 Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~€429 EUR | €899 EUR |
| Eye Tracking | No | Yes |
| Face Tracking | No | Yes |
| Automatic IPD | Manual | Motorized automatic |
| Memory | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 |
| Camera System | 4 cameras | 8 cameras |
| Device Management | Consumer | MDM compatible |
| Target Market | Consumers | Business/Enterprise |
Reception
Praise:
- Motorized automatic IPD adjustment
- Eye and face tracking included
- Dynamic foveated rendering capability
- Comprehensive device management
- Open Android system for easy deployment
- Same comfortable pancake design as consumer model
- Analytics capabilities for training evaluation
Criticism:
- High price point (€899)
- Same XR2 processor as consumer model
- Limited availability through enterprise channels
- Face tracking quality varies by lighting conditions[3]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Pico 4 Enterprise: the new VR headset for business". Ludus Global. https://www.ludusglobal.com/en/blog/pico-4-enterprise-new-vr-headset-for-business.
- ↑ "Pico 4 Enterprise: Full Specification". VRcompare. https://vr-compare.com/headset/pico4enterprise.
- ↑ "Pico 4 Enterprise Review". VRX by VR Expert. https://vrx.vr-expert.com/pico-4-enterprise-review/.