Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye

Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye
Basic Info
VR/AR	Virtual Reality
Type	Head-mounted display
Subtype	Standalone VR, Enterprise VR
Platform	Pico OS, SteamVR (via streaming)
Creator	Pico Interactive
Developer	Pico Interactive
Manufacturer	Pico Interactive
Announcement Date	2021
Release Date	2021
Price	~$900 (enterprise pricing)
Website	https://www.picoxr.com/
Versions	Pico Neo 3 Pro, Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye
Requires	None (standalone), PC optional for streaming
Predecessor	Pico Neo 2 Eye
Successor	Pico 4 Enterprise
System
Operating System	Android-based (Pico OS)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
CPU	Qualcomm Kryo 585 (octa-core, up to 2.84GHz)
GPU	Adreno 650 (587MHz)
Storage
Storage	256GB UFS 3.0
Memory	8GB LPDDR4X
SD Card Slot	No
Display
Display	LCD (single panel)
Subpixel Layout	RGB stripe
Peak Brightness	Not specified
Resolution	3664 × 1920 (1832 × 1920 per eye)
Pixel Density	773 PPI
Refresh Rate	72Hz, 90Hz
Persistence	Low persistence
Image
Field of View	98°
Horizontal FoV	~98°
Vertical FoV	~98°
Average Pixel Density	~20 PPD
Peak Pixel Density	~20 PPD
Foveated Rendering	Yes (Tobii eye tracking, dynamic)
Optics
Optics	Fresnel lenses
Ocularity	Binocular
IPD Range	58-72mm (motorized adjustment)
Adjustable Diopter	No (glasses compatible)
Passthrough	Yes (grayscale)
Tracking
Tracking	6DoF (inside-out)
Tracking Frequency	Not specified
Base Stations	None required
Eye Tracking	Yes (Tobii, 120Hz)
Face Tracking	No
Hand Tracking	Yes
Body Tracking	No
Rotational Tracking	Yes
Positional Tracking	Yes
Update Rate	120Hz (eye tracking)
Tracking Volume	Room-scale
Play Space	Roomscale
Latency	<20ms motion-to-photon
Audio
Audio	Dual stereo speakers
Microphone	Yes (dual)
3.5mm Audio Jack	Yes
Camera	4 wide-angle tracking cameras
Connectivity
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, DisplayPort
Ports	USB-C, DisplayPort (optional streaming)
Wired Video	Yes (DisplayPort streaming)
Wireless Video	Yes (Wi-Fi 6 streaming)
WiFi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1
Power	Internal battery
Battery Capacity	5300mAh
Battery Life	3-4 hours
Charge Time	~2.5 hours
Device
Dimensions	Not specified
Weight	395g (without strap), 673g (with strap)
Material	Plastic
Headstrap	Halo-style with rear battery
Haptics	Controllers only
Color	Black/Gray
Sensors	4 tracking cameras, Tobii eye tracking cameras (2x 400×400 @120Hz), IMU
Input	6DoF controllers, hand tracking, eye tracking, voice
Compliance	FCC, CE

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The Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye is a standalone enterprise virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Pico Interactive, released in 2021 at approximately $900 for enterprise customers. As the enterprise variant of the Neo 3 series and successor to the Pico Neo 2 Eye, the Neo 3 Pro Eye combines the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor with integrated Tobii eye tracking technology optimized specifically for the XR2 platform, enabling advanced features like dynamic foveated rendering that can increase frame rates by up to 78% and extend battery life by 10%. The headset features a high-resolution 3664 × 1920 LCD display (773 PPI) with 98° field of view, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 6DoF inside-out tracking via four wide-angle cameras, and both wireless Wi-Fi 6 and wired DisplayPort PC VR streaming capabilities. Designed for enterprise applications including multi-user training, simulation, remote collaboration, and analytics, the Neo 3 Pro Eye represented Pico's flagship enterprise offering before the company's acquisition by ByteDance and the transition to the Pico 4 series.

Note: The Pico Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye have been discontinued as Pico has transitioned to the Pico 4 series.

History and Development

Pico Enterprise Evolution

Product line history:

Pico Neo (2018)
Pico Neo 2 Eye (2020)
Pico Neo 3 Pro (2021)
Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye (2021)

XR2 Generation

Platform advancement:

First Pico with Snapdragon XR2
Qualcomm partnership
Performance leap
Enterprise focus maintained

Tobii Partnership

Eye tracking integration:

Optimized for XR2 platform
120Hz eye tracking
Dynamic foveated rendering
Enterprise analytics

ByteDance Acquisition

Company transition:

Acquired in 2021
Integration with ByteDance
Pico 4 series successor
Neo 3 series discontinued

Design Philosophy

Enterprise-First

Professional focus:

Multi-user training
Remote collaboration
Analytics capabilities
Fleet management

Standalone Power

All-in-one design:

No PC required
Snapdragon XR2 processor
Full mobile VR
PC streaming optional

Eye Tracking Integration

Tobii technology:

Gaze-based interaction
Attention analytics
Performance optimization
User insights

Display Technology

High-Resolution LCD

Visual specifications:

Resolution: 3664 × 1920 combined
Per Eye: 1832 × 1920
PPI: 773 pixels per inch
Type: 5.5-inch SFR TFT LCD

Refresh Rate

Performance options:

72Hz mode
90Hz mode
Smooth rendering
Application dependent

Field of View

Immersion level:

FOV: 98°
Wide peripheral coverage
Comfortable viewing
Enterprise appropriate

Visual Quality

Display characteristics:

Sharp image quality
Vibrant colors
Good contrast
Minimal screen door effect

Processing Power

Snapdragon XR2

Qualcomm flagship:

SoC: Snapdragon XR2
CPU: Kryo 585 (8-core, 2.84GHz)
GPU: Adreno 650 (587MHz)
Process: 7nm

Memory Configuration

Pro Eye specifications:

RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
Storage: 256GB UFS 3.0
Fast application loading
Enterprise content storage

Performance

Capability level:

2× CPU performance vs XR1
11× AI performance
High-fidelity graphics
Enterprise workloads

Eye Tracking

Tobii Eye Tracking

Professional integration:

Resolution: 400 × 400 per eye
Frequency: 120Hz
Accuracy: High precision
Latency: Low

Dynamic Foveated Rendering

Tobii Spotlight Technology:

Full resolution at gaze point
Reduced peripheral rendering
Up to 78% frame rate increase
10% battery life extension

Eye Tracking Applications

Enterprise use cases:

Gaze analytics
Attention tracking
Training assessment
User research

Interaction Methods

Gaze-based input:

Look-to-select
Dwell activation
Natural interaction
Accessibility support

Tracking System

Inside-Out Tracking

Self-contained:

Type: 6DoF optical
Cameras: 4 wide-angle
Millimeter-level accuracy
No external sensors

Controller Tracking

6DoF controllers:

32 optical tracking sensors
Linear resonant actuators
Precise positioning
Full motion capture

Hand Tracking

Controller-free option:

Camera-based detection
Natural gestures
Intuitive interaction
Enterprise applications

Tracking Performance

Quality metrics:

Accurate positioning
Low latency
Stable tracking
Room-scale capable

Controllers

6DoF Controllers

Included controllers:

Two motion controllers
Optical positioning
Haptic feedback
Ergonomic design

Controller Features

Input capabilities:

Analog thumbsticks
Trigger and grip buttons
System buttons
Capacitive touch

Haptic Feedback

Tactile response:

Linear resonant actuators
Precise vibration
Feedback patterns
Immersive touch

Connectivity

Wireless Streaming

Wi-Fi 6 capability:

802.11ax support
2x2 MIMO
Low-latency streaming
PC VR wireless

Wired Streaming

DisplayPort option:

Direct PC connection
Full bandwidth
Minimal latency
Professional grade

Wireless Networking

Connectivity options:

Wi-Fi 6 (2.4G & 5G)
Bluetooth 5.1
Enterprise network support
Fleet deployment

Physical Design

Weight Distribution

Balanced design:

Headset: 395g (without strap)
Total: 673g (with strap)
Rear battery counterweight
Reduced front pressure

Comfort Features

Ergonomic design:

Halo-style headstrap
Adjustable fit
Extended wear comfort
Balanced weight

IPD Adjustment

Motorized system:

58-72mm range
Electric adjustment
Precise settings
User accommodation

Audio System

Built-in Speakers

Integrated audio:

Dual stereo speakers
Spatial audio support
No headphones required
Situational awareness

Audio Options

Alternative listening:

3.5mm audio jack
Bluetooth audio
USB audio
Headphone compatible

Microphone

Voice input:

Dual microphones
Noise cancellation
Voice commands
Communication support

Battery

Battery Specifications

Power system:

Capacity: 5300mAh
Life: 3-4 hours active use
Charging: ~2.5 hours
Rear-mounted design

Power Management

Efficiency features:

Foveated rendering savings
Dynamic performance
Sleep modes
Extended sessions

Enterprise Features

Fleet Management

Deployment tools:

Remote device management
Configuration deployment
Usage monitoring
IT administration

Multi-User Support

Shared deployment:

User profiles
Quick switching
Hygiene considerations
Training environments

Analytics

Enterprise insights:

Eye tracking data
Usage statistics
Performance metrics
Training analytics

Development Support

SDK and tools:

Pico SDK
Unity integration
Unreal support
Enterprise APIs

Software Platform

Pico OS

Operating system:

Android-based
Custom interface
Enterprise optimization
Regular updates

Content Access

Application ecosystem:

Pico Store (enterprise)
SteamVR streaming
Custom deployment
MDM support

Streaming Capabilities

PC VR access:

Wi-Fi 6 streaming
DisplayPort connection
SteamVR compatible
Low latency

Use Cases

Training and Simulation

Learning applications:

Procedural training
Safety simulation
Skill development
Assessment tools

Remote Collaboration

Communication:

Virtual meetings
Design review
Remote assistance
Spatial communication

Research

Academic and commercial:

User studies
Eye tracking research
Behavioral analysis
Product testing

Healthcare

Medical applications:

Therapy delivery
Training simulation
Patient education
Rehabilitation

Comparison with Contemporaries

Feature	Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye	Quest 2	Vive Focus 3
Price	~$900	$299-399	$1,300
Resolution	3664×1920	3664×1920	4896×2448
Eye Tracking	Tobii 120Hz	No	Add-on
Processor	XR2	XR2	XR2
RAM	8GB	6GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128/256GB	128GB
Battery	5300mAh	~2500mAh	5300mAh
Target	Enterprise	Consumer	Enterprise
Status	Discontinued	Active	Active

Strengths and Limitations

Strengths

Integrated Tobii eye tracking at 120Hz
Dynamic foveated rendering (78% performance boost)
8GB RAM and 256GB storage
Both wireless and wired PC streaming
Snapdragon XR2 performance
Enterprise fleet management
Eye tracking analytics

Limitations

Discontinued product
Enterprise-only distribution
No consumer availability
Grayscale passthrough only
3-4 hour battery life
Higher price than Quest 2
Limited content ecosystem

Technical Specifications Summary

Specification	Details
Display	LCD, 3664 × 1920 (773 PPI)
Refresh Rate	72Hz / 90Hz
FOV	98°
Processor	Snapdragon XR2
Memory	8GB RAM, 256GB storage
Eye Tracking	Tobii 120Hz
Tracking	6DoF inside-out (4 cameras)
Battery	5300mAh, 3-4 hours
Weight	395g (headset), 673g (with strap)
Price	~$900 (enterprise)
Status	Discontinued

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