The fight among companies releasing AR head mounted displays is heating up. Sensics is releasing a new set of liberally sized SmartGoggles they hope will out sell existing similar devices. The device, dubbed Natalia, is being pushed as a stand-alone device, unlike its externally driven contemporaries.
Equipping it with a 1.2 GHZ dual-core CPU, Wi-Fi, 1 gig memory and room for an SD card allows you to enjoy this headset without connection to any other device. A battery pack is also included for complete independence. However, no word on how long it lasts on a single charge.
Of course, these SmartGoggles also work with computers and consoles and Android phones using Bluetooth. Natalia is capable of registering hand tracking and hand gestures to interact with games or applications by augmented reality.
Sensics created the device to support Android 4.0. However, they are also providing an additional platform for developers to create their own apps while accessing all of Natalia’s features by including LibSensics API (applications programmers interface) compatibility.
The SmartGoggles have a dual SXGA (1280x1024) OLED display capable of true 3D and supporting 720p. The headset allows for 360-degree use with angular head position tracking and linear accelerometers while providing a 64-degree field of view. This display, coupled with embedded stereo headphones and microphone, will thoroughly submerge the user into the augmented and virtual reality experience.
Take it anywhere, if you are not embarrassed to don the immense headgear.
Sensics will be showing off the Natalia headset at the CES-2012 convention.
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