Lenovo has just presented, on May 30, its proposal XR on the occasion of theAWE USA 2023 : a mixed reality headset dedicated to productivity. Let’s see what he offers:
The new helmet Lenovo, equipped with Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 is a helmet that borrows substantially the same specificities (without eye tracking) as the Meta Quest Pro, with an announced price of $1,299 excluding taxes (around 1,500 euros in France) and a release for June 2023. Its specificity, you guessed it, is to exclusively address the professional world with a real dedicated software suite and ecosystem :
Lenovo’s enterprise-only ThinkReality VRX is designed to be the VR solution for mobile workers. The immediacy and fidelity of new digital tools designed using extended reality (XR) devices are transforming the way of working, which is no longer limited by time and space. Whether improving the efficiency of employee training and virtual collaboration or expanding 3D design and engineering tasks, XR technologies are becoming more important than ever for businesses, enabling workers to do more.
Lenovo customers are looking for reliable, flexible, and scalable gateways to the growing enterprise metaverse. Companies need business-class solutions for the new realities of working in virtual environments and hybrid scenarios. We designed the Lenovo ThinkReality VRX to be the VR solution of choice for immersive 3D training and collaboration, because it’s the future of work.
Designed with business needs in mind, with purpose-built construction and hygienic materials, the ThinkReality VRX is built for long life and reliable operation. It also meets professional-level security requirements, with a protected supply chain and manufacturing process.
The new VR headset incorporates a series of design advancements to make it more comfortable for extended VR sessions. The innovative pancake-like optic allows the helmet to retain a certain finesse. The high-capacity battery is optimally positioned for better weight distribution, and the ThinkReality VRX features a unique ventilation system that channels screen heat away from the user’s face.
Lenovo don’t want to stop there. In reality, the firm wants to create the first metaverse dedicated to productivity :
Building the enterprise metaverse requires interoperability and the collective efforts of major hardware and software vendors. To that end, Lenovo is committed to working with industry leaders to drive the growth and adoption of XR solutions to transform the way people work, learn, and take care of their health. Businesses and other organizations can develop for the ThinkReality VRX using Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform and its OpenXR-based SDK. The accessible Snapdragon Spaces ecosystem enables developers to pioneer innovative experiences that will drive the next generation of space computing.
In terms of features, we find:
- Processor : Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 ;
- Operating system : Android 12 ;
- RAM: 12 GB ;
- Storage : 128 GB ;
- Lens: pancakes ;
- Definition : 2280 × 2280 per eye ;
- FOV: 95° ;
- Refresh rate: from 70 to 90Hz ;
- Passthrough: high definition color stereo cameras ;
- Optical tracking: 6DoF using 4 cameras ;
- Audio: built-in speakers, dual microphone, 3.5mm jack ;
- Controller Type: 6DoF controllers, hand tracking, headset buttons ;
- Battery : 6,900 mAh, USB-C charging, rear placement ;
- PC streaming: Wi-Fi/USB-C ;
- Fully cleanable materials and surfaces.
With a Apple Vision Pro which displays exceptional characteristics, a Meta Quest 3 which offers more raw power than this intermediate generation (Meta Quest Pro, HTC VIVE XR and now this Lenovo), THE Thinkreality VRX may have trouble reaching this professional audience which is already well captured by HTC and its products VR And XR. To be continued.