As the name implies, this is a new version of the VIVE Pro that now comes with fully integrated eye tracking.
The incorporation of eye tracking technology provided by Tobii for HTC’s VIVE Pro Eye is a clear sign of something Tobii has been saying for a long time: eye tracking is becoming increasingly foundational for XR.
The possibility of tracking and analyzing the users’ eye movements results not only in a better device (allowing for more efficient GPU usage through Foveated Rendering), but can also enable developers to create better user experiences through smoother interactions and more intuitive controls.
But perhaps the greatest benefit for professional users — the target audience for this headset — is the analytical insights that eye tracking enables. Researchers, UX designers and VR developers can leverage eye tracking data to get a deeper understanding or their audience and immediate feedback into their products or designs in a fully-controlled virtual environment.
The announcement of the VIVE Pro Eye was very well received at CES and was mentioned by several tech reviewers as one of the best VR products presented in the show.
VIVE Pro Eye is now available to purchase. Find out more about the HMD.
The prominence of eye tracking as one of the main differentiation factors for this powerful headset is strong proof that eye tracking is a mainstay for the next generation of VR HMDs. Or as Wareable put it, the VIVE Pro Eye shows that integrated eye tracking is exactly what VR needs.
Written by
Johan Bouvin
Director of product — XR software and ecosystem at Tobii
Hi, I work with tons of developers from all over, hoping to gain an understanding of how their eye tracking needs are evolving. My aim is to ensure that we continue to develop our SDKs, developer tools, and XR platform to align with the rapidly expanding needs of the industry. I collaborate with amazing people in different lines of work. I find the more varied the individuals, the more interesting the results.
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