Somnium Space HMD Specs and Info…
Headset: Somnium Space HMD
Manufacturer: Somnium Space VR
Announced Date: December 2021
Release Date: Unknown
Launch Price: Unknown
Device Type: VR Headset (All-in-one)
Display: 2 x LCD at Resolution of 2880 x 2880 (per eye)
Diagonal Field of View(FOV): 115°
Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
Weight: Unknown
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
GPU: Adreno 650
Battery: N/A
Tracking: 6 DoF Inside-out via 4 integrated cameras
Controllers: Unknown
Other Details…
- Custom made, clear view XTAL like lenses
- MicroSD card extension UHS-I
- Wireless PC VR Streaming
- Native wired PC Mode (lossless)
- HMD Native Steam VR support (working on native Lighthouse
- tracking and controllers)
- Integrated high-quality stereo microphones
- Headphone jack
- Support for inside-out 6DOF & Lighthouse controllers
- External battery pack support using USB-C
- 2x USB-C 10 Gbps for external accessories (USB 3.2 Gen2) + 1
- charging UBS-C (USB 2.0)
- OS Android 11 AOSP, open for user customizations
- Direct open access to sensors and cameras
- *AR cameras version 2x UHD sensors
While very little is currently known about this headset it looks like it might be made by VRgineers or at least in partnership with them. Here is an extract from their blog post about it…
We are extremely excited to share with all of you what we have been working on already for months — a Somnium Space VR headset. At Somnium we believe that users must have the right of choice. That VR hardware market should not consist of few big players producing headsets with closed eco systems thus creating silos and with full control over user experience and more importantly data. Moreover, as a decentralized and open Metaverse company we cannot allow Somnium Space to be dependent on hardware gatekeepers to be able to communicate and engage with our users. That is why, earlier this year we have taken a strategic decision to start working on our own VR headset.
Currently, we are deep in the R&D phase, finalizing specifications and component details. Testing compatibility and preparing supply chain. In December 2021, during Somnium Connect physical and VR event we will release final specifications and more details about production and delivery timelines, prices and much more. As of now we can share few high-level teasers about headset:
– Standalone mode powered by Snapdragon XR2 chip
– Native PC VR mode
– Open, community driven software eco-system
– Modular design
We can not wait to share more information in December and work on this together with you — community and amazing partner companies for seamless integrations of hardware and software experiences.
Sources used…
- https://vr-compare.com/headset/somniumvrheadset
- https://www.gmw3.com/2021/10/somnium-space-unveils-plans-to-build-its-own-standalone-headset/
- https://somniumspace.medium.com/somnium-space-is-building-the-future-of-an-open-immersive-metaverse-announces-new-investments-95c8ae1cb5a7