Description
The piSight virtual reality (VR) system is the world's most immersive 3D virtual reality display, ideal for numerous applications including virtual prototyping, training, data mining and more.
The upgradeable family of piSight head-mounted displays offers:
Panoramic field of view that delivers full 3D immersion: from 82° to 180° diagonal, depending on model
Developed during nearly a decade of research sponsored by NASA and a major car manufacturer, piSight uses a patented optical design seamlessly to combine images from several microdisplays into a stunning, panoramic 3D visual experience. Using as many or as few microdisplays as desired, we are able to offer dozens of panoramic, upgradeable, high-resolution HMDs that cover most performance and budget requirements.
Each microdisplay has a different orientation, forming a concave arrangement that wraps around the eye. The optical component then stitches them into one seamless, panoramic image.
Video interface:
The piSight requires 24 SVGA (800x600) inputs for full operation. These can be generated from a full spectrum of image generator configurations such as:
Two computers with 12 SVGA outputs each. Such configuration, for example, could equip each computer with a quad-output video board and 3:1 analog video splitters
The rack-mounted piSight electronics consolidate individual SVGA cables into one thin cable that extends from the electronics to a small belt-pack and then to the piSight HMD. The electronics are designed in such a way that long cables (up to approx 35 meters, 100 ft) can be used.
Available Configurations:
Dozens of piSight configurations are available, supporting a very wide range of performance and budget requirements. Best of all, you can always upgrade from any piSight model to a higher-performance one.
Tips on how to select the right panoramic piSight for you, appear below the configuration tables.
piSight come in two panoramic flavors: the "W" series and the "P" series, all featuring 20 pixels/degree (2.9 arcmin/pixel). Upgrade is available from any model to any higher-performance one. You can upgrade both within a series or from one series to the other.
Wider field of view is better, but often comes at a higher cost. Consider how important far peripheral vision is important for your application. Is 90° enough? 120°? 150°? 180°?
Vertical Field of View
Taller field of view is better, but some applications prefer limiting the vertical field of view experienced by the user so that the user can look down and see physical controls (e.g. levers or buttons) that do not appear in the VR model.
Binocular Overlap
The binocular overlap is the portion of the scene that can be seen by both eyes. Larger binocular overlap enhances stereo perception. The choice of binocular overlap depends on the type of imagery that will be presented. If the user is presented with objects that appear nearby - such as at an arm's reach - greater binocular overlap is important. If most of the imagery appears as if it is far away, one might be able to achieve excellent results with lower binocular overlap.
Price
Feel free to tell us how much do you expect to pay, and we can often present to you several HMD configurations in this price range.
Motion tracker:
The piSight is compatible with a wide array of motion trackers including those using inertial and optical technologies. A convenient tracker mounting bracket is provided as part of the piSight.
Software support:
The piSight is currently supported by several leading VR graphics packages.
A modular, upgradeable design that fits a very wide range of performance and budget requirements
High resolution: Up to 4200x2400 pixels per eye (2400x1720 effective)
Ease of use: weighing less than 1 kg (2 lbs.), piSight HMDs feature an open-frame design that is comfortable and stays cool 
Six computers with four SVGA outputs each
Twelve computers each with dual-output VGA
Commercial image generator arrays
Horizontal Field of View
