Carl Zeiss Look-around HMD lab prototype

Look-around Head Mounted Display

The Carl Zeiss Look-around Head Mounted Display has been designed as a laboratory prototype in the research department of Carl Zeiss AG in Oberkochen. Main focus of the design has been to achieve superior optical quality in a lightweight and ergonomic setup. Different configurations of the system have been set up and tested, e.g. monocular and binocular versions, stereo- and monoscopic versions and different kinds of mounts, e.g. the head-belt mount shown in the picture above.

Specifications are as follows:

• Look-around head mounted display
• Field of view: 30° diagonal
• Display resolution: VGA 640´480, SVGA 800´600; true color
• Goggle or head mount
• Monocular or bi(n)ocular version
• Weight < 40 grams
• VGA connector
• Power supply: 5 volts via USB; rechargeable battery pack

Use in WearIT@Work Project

• Emergency response (BSPP)
• Aircraft Maintenance (EADS)
• Car Production (Skoda)

Status

The technology has been transferred from the research department of Carl Zeiss AG to a new subsidiary within the Carl Zeiss group, the Carl Zeiss Mobile Optics GmbH. The technology is under further development there. A series product with enhanced specifications will be available in autumn 2006.

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