Somnium VR1 Headset Features Advanced Hand-Made Optics
Somnium VR1 Headset Features Advanced Hand-Made Optics
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Somnium Space is manufacturing high-end VR headsets with custom dual-stacked aspheric optics. Each SomniumVR1 optical stack is:
- Handcrafted with precision
- Quality checked through multiple stages
- Designed for industry-leading FOV and brightness (210 nits)
- Made in Europe with modular, customizable design
The PCVR-focused headset offers 130+ horizontal FOV and is built for durability. Available at Somnium Store.
Producing the most advanced dual-stacked aspheric #VR optics is a long, complex and precision driven process. Each optical stack for #SomniumVR1 is hand made & QA checked in multiple ways to ensure the best performance and quality. Achieving industry leading FOV & brightness.
OpenXR vs SteamVR Comparison for VR1 Headset
The VR1 headset supports both OpenXR and SteamVR platforms, each offering distinct advantages: - **OpenXR Benefits**: - Enhanced performance - Lower resource consumption - Streamlined operation - **SteamVR Advantages**: - Expanded feature set - More customization options - Greater compatibility with existing content Users should choose based on their specific needs: - Sim racing enthusiasts may prefer OpenXR's performance - General VR gamers might benefit from SteamVR's broader feature set The VR1 Ultimate Edition includes high-quality passthrough, Ultraleap hand tracking, and wide FOV.
VR1 Customizable Controls Update
The VR1 headset now features **four programmable buttons** that users can fully customize through the VR1 tool. Key functions include: - Keyboard shortcuts - File launching - Passthrough activation - Microphone muting This update builds on previous improvements to the VR1 Tool, which introduced custom upscaling with integrated sharpening and anti-aliasing capabilities, helping users achieve 90fps performance.
Somnium Space v3.2.25 Update Released
Somnium Space has released version 3.2.25 with significant quality-of-life improvements and new features: - **New Convenience Features**: - Autorun at startup option - Auto-update functionality - **Vehicle Enhancements**: - Introduction of hoverbikes - Updated car and hoverbike models - Improved vehicle sound effects - **Technical Improvements**: - Enhanced multiplayer performance - Various system optimizations *This update follows recent additions including the Somnium GYM, improved cave systems, and world animations from v3.2.24.*
Somnium Space Update 3.2.23: New Features and Improvements
Somnium Space has released Update 3.2.23 with several new features and improvements: - Public avatars added - Top 3 visited WORLDs now displayed at Plaza - Option to purchase spawned items - All WORLDs sizes doubled These enhancements aim to improve user experience and expand the virtual world's capabilities. The update also includes other unspecified improvements. For a comprehensive list of changes, users can refer to the full update log on the Somnium Space documentation website. This update builds upon previous improvements, continuing Somnium Space's commitment to evolving its virtual reality platform.