Nolo VR Unveils New All-in-One VR Headset for CES 2021

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CES 2021 is a few days away from opening and like most is having to adjust to an all-digital event due to the pandemic. As companies gear up for a mass load of Zoom calls, virtual reality (VR) specialist Nolo VR has unveiled a couple of new products making their debut including an all-in-one headset.

Nolo VR All-in-One ODM Solution
6DoF Inside-Out All-in-One VR headset ODM Solution. Image credit Nolo VR

Currently without a product name – simply referred to as the 6DoF Inside-Out All-in-One VR headset – Nolo VR’s new device is an ODM solution designed for brands, mobile networks and other companies wishing to get into the market.

The headset uses Nolo VR’s SodarTraq ultrasonic positioning technology combined with a dual-camera SLAM solution for its 6DoF tracking. The system also comes with accompanying controllers with button configurations similar to Oculus Touch and Vive Cosmos designs.

No actual specs such as screen resolution or battery life have been revealed so far. Nolo VR has said the ODM solution will support brand customization needs such as regular/short-focus display, differentiated configuration and so forth. So expect the design to pop up in a few funky colours bundled in with a future phone contract.

Nolo VR X1
Nolo X1. Image credit Nolo VR

For CES 2021 that was Nolo VR’s only unrevealed bit of tech with the rest having previously featured at last years event. These include the Nolo N2 and Nolo CV1 Pro combo, a smartphone-based headset and 6DoF tracking solution.

Then there’s the Nolo CV1 Air, a 6DoF tracking kit designed for Huawei VR Glass and other similar VR headsets. Finally, there’s the Nolo X1 standalone headset, a true consumer focused standalone device offering wireless streaming for SteamVR. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR1 CPU the Nolo X1 features 3GB RAM, a 96-degree FoV, 75Hz refresh rate and a 2560 x 1440 resolution.

Unfortunately, with no physical event, VRFocus will have to wait and see what the new headset is like and then report back.

CES 2020 Interview: Nolo VR’s 6DoF, 5G Vision

It’s almost the end of VRFocus’ selection of CES 2020 interviews which have been running for the past few weeks. The massive tech event which starts early every January in Las Vegas had quite the selection of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) products available. From new hardware like the Pimax 8K headsets to software solutions such as Spatial’s collaborative tool, there were lots going on. Chinese manufacturer Nolo VR was on hand to showcase its latest products, with Senior Sales Director Xi Chen available to explain more about them.

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One of Nolo VR’s major show announcements was its 6-degrees of freedom (6DoF) solution for Huawei VR Glass. Called  Nolo CV1 Air, the kit is comprised of a sensor bar which attaches to the top of Huawei’s glasses, an additional sensor which is placed in front of the user (on a shelf for example) and two wireless controllers.

The whole system is designed to support SteamVR and mobile 6DoF gameplay, with the show demo using BoxVR to demonstrate the tracking. From initial inspection, VRFocus found that it worked fluidly enough, even on faster-paced sections.

CES 2020 was filled with 5G talk and the Nolo VR stand was no different. The company also showcased its Nolo N2 VR headset and Nolo CV1 Pro tracking kit. A smartphone VR gaming solution with 6DoF control, it’s designed to provide PC VR quality inside low-cost solution, all thanks to 5G and Cloud VR services. Nolo VR has started cooperation with China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom on these services.

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The Nolo CV1 Pro improves upon the previous Nolo CV1 in a number of ways, providing higher positioning precision, refresh rate, and lower latency for a smoother gameplay experience. In the interview below Chen goes into further detail regarding the new products and what they’re capable of.

For more VRFocus’ CES 2020 coverage why not take a look at the interview with HaptX, our chat with Teslasuit about its new glove, with Spatial regarding its AR collaboration tool, Insta360 and its new ONE R action camera or Pimax with an ever-growing lineup of headsets. For all the latest VR tech news, keep reading VRFocus.