This is our Q4 2014 update showing companies developing hardware for the virtual reality market. We include head-mounted displays, hand/body controllers, treadmills and other input devices.
6. VR Hardware Radar Launch Stages of Virtual Reality Devices: Announced, In Development, Available
7. Launch Stages
Announced / Pending Funding: A prototype has been announced but the
company/inventor has not yet secured funding.
In Development: A prototype has been publicly demonstrated and/or the
company has funding.
Pre-Order / Dev Kit Available: The product is in the latter stages of
development, has made limited versions available to developers and/or is
taking pre-orders.
Consumer Version Available: The product is available for purchase by the
general public.
8. Hardware Categories
HMD: Integrated: A virtual reality head-mounted display with the screen
integrated into the unit.
HMD: With Mobile Device: A virtual reality head-mounted display using a
third-party mobile device as the screen.
Controller: Hand Device / Glove / Body Unit : An input device using
hands and/or body movement for tracking.
Controller: Treadmill / Foot Control: An input device that tracks leg/foot
movements.
9. Hardware Categories
Controller: Haptics: An input device for hands and body that also provides
tactile feedback by force or vibration.
3D Camera: A video or image recording device that captures 3D stereoscopic
views.
End-to-End Platform: A company that provides HMD systems coupled
with input devices and motion capture.
Misc: Products not fitting into other categories.
23. Other KZero presentations you may like
VR Game Radar: VR games and experiences visualised by genre and average
user age.
Brands in Virtual Reality: Official and unofficial brand experiences in VR.
Virtual Reality Market Sizing: Unit sales, active users and revenue forecasts
for the consumer Virtual Reality sector.
Virtual Reality State of the Market: An assessment of the current state of
the Consumer Virtual Reality marketplace.
Order these reports from our website.