DESIGN NAME: Mirage Solo with Daydream
PRIMARY FUNCTION: VR Headset
INSPIRATION: The main vision behind making Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream was to invite first-time users to enter into an amazing virtual experience. Thus, the design strategy was to liken Mirage Solo’s feel to that of a home appliance, giving users a familiar sense of accessibility and ease of use. The true potential of VR is unlocked with 6 DoF (degrees of freedom) tracking. With 6DoF, not only can you look around in your virtual scene, but you’ll be able to move your entire body as well.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream is the world’s first standalone VR headset and frees you from any complicated setup. Housed in a pure and clean form factor design, Lenovo Mirage Solo features cutting- edge WorldSense™ body-tracking technology by Google, and super wide 110 degree FOV and puts the entire Daydream library into your hands. Put all this together, and you’ve got yourself the most immersive and entertaining VR experience – all without being weighed down by phones or high-powered PCs.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream is easy to wear by very few steps. Turn on the power and Simply put the headset on, adjust the headset a little to make sure you can see the screen clearly. Lock the position by rotating ratchet to fit your head. In addition, the slide mechanism on the top side also allows you to adjust eye distance to lens to fit a variety of users.
The connection between headset and controller is by Bluetooth, once you put on the headset and get ready to play, just click home key on the controller and the headset will connect to controller automatically.
The intuitive and simple wearing process makes this headset easy to understand by all ages of users. No more complicated process to adjust and wear. Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream is a VR product to enjoy virtual world easily and simply.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started from in April 2016, and first announced on google IO confrence in may 2017. The product will go to market in march 2018.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Digital and Electronic Device Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The appearance on Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream is a built with very subtle yet elegant texture. With the small draft at less than 3 degrees, over 120° C temperature heat model injection was used to keep the meticulous texture feel. It requires highly precise CNC molding and texture processing to achieve this kind of appearance. The headset combines weight balance, ergonomics and breathability, letting it fit perfectly on your head, so you can wear it for long periods of time without feeling any hint of discomfort.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Headset:Width 209.5mm x Depth 154.8mm x Height 124.8mm
Controller:Width 59.2mm x Depth 46.9mm x Height 315.8mm
The first completely standalone VR Headset with true freedom of movement.
A.Full mainstream experiences with the Daydream library.
B.Ergonomically-enhanced design to fit comfortably on wild range of users
C.Exclusive WorldSense™ Tracking technology.
D.Integrated navigation with wireless Daydream controller
E.Comfortable, breathable fabric material to fit snugly on your head
F.Friendly, yet cool form factor design to welcome all kinds of users.
TAGS: VR, Headset, Lenovo, Daydream, Standalone VR, Virtual reality, google,
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: -
CHALLENGE: The true potential of VR is unlocked with 6 DoF (degrees of freedom) tracking. With 6DoF, not only can you look around in your virtual scene, but you’ll be able to move your entire body as well – just like in real life!
ADDED DATE: 2017-09-29 17:02:33
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Experience Design Group, Lenovo
IMAGE CREDITS: Experience Design Group, Lenovo, 2017.
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