PICO 4 Ultra: Amplifying Reality for an All-New Mixed Reality Experience
Welcome to the future of mixed reality with the PICO 4 Ultra—an advanced headset designed for both comfort and performance. The PICO 4 Ultra takes immersive experiences to a new level, combining state-of-the-art technology with a user-friendly design. Whether you're a gamer, developer, or business professional, this device offers everything you need to explore new dimensions of reality.
Cutting-Edge Sensor Technology
The PICO 4 Ultra stands out with its precision sensor technology, integrating three types of high-precision sensors to create a seamless mixed reality (MR) experience.
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Four Environment Tracking Cameras: These cameras work in harmony to provide accurate tracking of your surroundings, ensuring that virtual objects interact naturally with the real world.
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Two 32MP Color Passthrough Cameras: Experience high-resolution color passthrough with low distortion, offering an 8MP image quality and 20.6 pixels per degree (PPD). This allows you to blend digital content into your real-world view with stunning clarity.
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iToF Depth-Sensing Camera: This camera enables real-time mapping of your environment, allowing for more immersive and responsive experiences.
High-Resolution Visuals and Smooth Performance
The PICO 4 Ultra is designed to deliver crystal-clear visuals with minimal distortion. With an MR image frame alignment that operates at up to 72 Hz, users can expect a smooth and natural experience. The device also features PICO's proprietary environment perception algorithm, which ensures real-time mapping for an immersive MR experience.
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PICO OS and PanoScreen Workspace: The all-new PICO OS introduces a 360° PanoScreen workspace, allowing you to open and operate multiple expandable windows simultaneously. Each window is flexible and can be resized up to 280 inches, giving you an expansive workspace that adapts to your needs.
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Wi-Fi 7 Compatibility: The PICO 4 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 7, enabling transmission speeds of over 3.0 Gbps and reducing wireless streaming latency to as low as 5 milliseconds.
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Efficient Video Codec and Decoding: With the AV1 video codec, the PICO 4 Ultra improves compression efficiency, while fragment decoding reduces latency by about 2 milliseconds, making it perfect for streaming high-quality content.
Seamless Connectivity and Efficient Streaming
Stay connected and enjoy content from multiple devices with the PICO 4 Ultra. The PICO Connect app allows you to mirror your Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android screens onto the headset, displaying up to three desktops or home screens simultaneously.
Innovative MR Gaming and Content Creation
The PICO 4 Ultra isn’t just about work—it's also designed for play. The device supports a range of MR games, turning your living space into an immersive playground.
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Puzzling Places: Experience 18th-century jigsaw puzzles in a captivating new way through mixed reality.
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Demeo: Dive into a tabletop sandbox strategy RPG with ingenious maps, lively mobs, and exciting multiplayer campaigns.
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Spatial Ops: Take on the role of an agent in a mixed reality first-person shooter, where the real world becomes your battlefield.
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Angry Birds: Bring the classic game to life with a real-world slingshot adventure.
For content creators, the PICO 4 Ultra offers powerful tools to capture, edit, and watch spatial videos.
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Dual 32MP HD Cameras: Capture spatial videos at up to 2048 × 1536 pixels, 60 FPS, and 50 Mbps. The device also supports spatial audio recording, making your content feel as real as the world around you.
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Compatibility with Apple Devices: The PICO 4 Ultra is compatible with spatial videos and photos taken with iPhone and Vision Pro, thanks to its hardware MV-HEVC decoding support.
PICO Motion Tracker: Move with Precision
The PICO 4 Ultra’s Motion Tracker is a lightweight yet powerful accessory that ensures every movement is captured with accuracy.
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Multi-modal Fusion Algorithm: This algorithm works with an IMU sensor and 12 infrared sensors to offer 6DoF motion tracking across 24 skeleton points. The result is a low latency of 20 milliseconds and step-recognition accuracy of no less than 98%.
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Ease of Use: The Motion Tracker is ready to go within 5 seconds of startup, making it easier than ever to jump into your favorite 6DoF VR games available on the PICO Store.
A Balanced Design for All-Day Comfort
Designed with user comfort in mind, the PICO 4 Ultra features a balanced design that distributes weight evenly across your head.
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Lightweight and Comfortable: The front weighs just 304g, while the back, including the battery compartment, weighs 276g, ensuring that you can wear the headset comfortably for extended periods.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon®️ XR2 Gen 2 Flagship Platform: With a 250% improvement in GPU performance and 12 GB RAM, the Snapdragon®️ XR2 Gen 2 platform ensures ultra-powerful performance, making the PICO 4 Ultra a true powerhouse.
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When discussing accessories for your VR setup, it's important to consider options that enhance comfort and performance. For instance, the VR Wave Pico 4 Lenses offer not only provide a clear and immersive experience but are also fully compatible with the Pico 4 Ultra, ensuring a seamless fit across both models.
High-Definition Visuals and Next-Gen Controllers
The PICO 4 Ultra’s 4K+ binocular vision display offers a resolution of 2160 × 2160 per eye, with a refresh rate of up to 90 Hz. This results in sharper, brighter, and more vibrant visuals compared to previous models.
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Ring-Free Controllers: The new PICO 4 Ultra controllers are 50% shorter in height and feature precise tracking and haptics powered by the Centaur multi-modal algorithm and HyperSense broadband linear motors.
A Vast Library of Content Awaits
With over 650 VR apps and 40 MR apps available in the PICO Store, the PICO 4 Ultra offers endless opportunities for exploration and entertainment.
Conclusion
The PICO 4 Ultra is not just another mixed reality headset—it’s a gateway to new experiences. Whether you’re looking to enhance productivity, dive into immersive gaming, or create stunning content, the PICO 4 Ultra delivers the performance and comfort you need. With cutting-edge technology, seamless connectivity, and a design that prioritizes user experience, the PICO 4 Ultra truly amplifies reality.