國外網站標題New HTC Vive Pre VR headset has cameras to stop you bumping into real-world objects
Virtual reality will be huge this year, and HTC has just unveiled a big breakthrough with the technology. The newest version of its Vive VR headset has a camera built-in that scans your real-world environment and 'ghosts' objects onto your view of the virtual world. In other words, you won't accidentally bang your shin on the coffee table while you're playing a VR game.
You have to press a button on the handheld controller in order to see the obstacles, so they don't always intrude on your gaming experience. You could only press it when you move, for example.
HTC's Cher Wang said: "For too long, the promise of virtual reality has been little more than a promise. Today we stand on the precipice of a new era. Vive is creating a world where the only limit is human imagination."
The headset has also been redesigned to make it more comfortable, with a new strap, interchangeable foam inserts and nose gaskets to better fit your face. The display is also brighter and clearer, and the handheld controllers now have textured buttons, grip pads and softer edges