Sensics - Panoramic Head-Mounted Displays


 

The panoramic, high-resolution piSight has unique advantages over alternative head-mounted displays. The following table highlights some of the key attributes users should be considering. Please contact us to help you compare the piSight to any other HMD you might be considering, or to upgrade your current HMD to the piSight.

Attribute
Typical Values for other HMDs Representative piSight Models
Field of view.
Wide field of view provides peripheral vision which enhances situational awareness and reduces simulator sickness. Narrow FOV forces users to use head movements in situations where eye movements usually suffices.

Up to 60° diagonal
(49° horizontal,
33° vertical)
piSight 150-43b:
150° diagonal,
60° vertical

piSight 123-32:
123° diagonal,
45° vertical

Resolution.
Higher resolution throughout the visual field brings out fine detail in a scene, makes images look more realistic and increases the amount of information that can be displayed.

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800x600 to
1280x1024 pixels
Up to 4200x2400
pixels per eye. Most models have better than HD 1080p resolution.
Image quality.
Look for displays that display bright colors, have high contrast and do not exhibit motion-blur.

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Use LCOS or LCD displays. Refelective or back-lighting reduces contrast. Motion blur is often noticeable. OLED displays are self-emitting and do not require distracting front/back light. OLEDs are bright, have superior contrast and are many times faster than LCDs. They are also much more power-efficient.

Stereo overlap.
Larger stereoscopic overlap (the area seen by both eyes) enhances perception of depth and simplifies exploration and manipulation of near-field items.

Up to 49° Typically 72°

Upgradeability.
Users of HMDs that can not be cost-effectively upgraded to wider field models risk finding themselves in a “technology dead end” once they realize that wider field of view is required or once needs change.

No. Yes! Cost-effective upgradeability throughout the entire Sensics product line. See our Frequently asked questions on HMD upgrades