Apple plans to launch consumer-friendly version of Vision Pro virtual reality headset

It was reported on October 16 that Apple plans to launch a budget version of Vision Pro with an affordable price. This news was reported by well-known technology analyst Mark Gurman revealed. Vision Pro is a virtual reality headset owned by Apple. It was originally priced at US$3,499 (approximately RMB 25,560), so it is considered expensive and may limit its market sales.

The industry generally predicts that the price setting of Apple’s high-end Vision Pro will result in relatively low sales. In order to cater to a wider range of user needs, Apple decided to develop a relatively affordable Vision The Pro budget version is expected to be priced between $1,500 and $2,500.

According to the editor’s understanding, in order to reduce the price of the cheap version of Vision Pro, Apple will cancel the EyeSight function. EyeSight function is Vision A major feature of the Pro headset is that it allows others to observe the state of the headset user's eyes to know whether they are fully immersed in the virtual reality experience. The realization of this function relies on a unique display technology that simulates the external display of the headset user's eyes, using a curved and lens-shaped screen to allow users to present different images when viewing from different angles. This technology makes the headset user's eyes look more natural than traditional 2D displays, especially when viewed from the side.

Apple’s R&D team has invested a lot of effort in creating the EyeSight function, aiming to enable virtual reality headset users to not only see the external environment, but also allow the outside world to observe their status. However, in order to launch a more attractively priced Vision For the Pro budget version, Apple will cut costs, including canceling the EyeSight function, reducing the number of sensors, and downgrading camera specifications, making the cheap version more affordable. The move is expected to make Apple's virtual reality technology accessible to more users.

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