XTAL 3 VR

Virtual Reality Pilot Dedicated Headset 

The XTAL Virtual Reality headset has been developed and designed for pilot training, with the input of civil and military pilots, to fulfill their professional expectations. The headset ergonomics comply with the Naval Air Station Patuxent River pilots’ feedback and provides the expected support for full mission training.

Crystal Clear 8K Resolution

Full RGB 4K resolution per eye and patented custom-made non-fresnel VR lenses create realistic simulations with undistorted image across the entire wide field of view.
Vrgineers development team designed advanced optical correction algorithms, which can correct optical flaws such as chromatic aberration or barrel distortion.

Market-Leading Field of View

The natural pilot movement patterns are supported by the widest field of view, up to 180° horizontal and 120° vertical degrees.
Thanks to the combination with the highest fidelity, pilots train in 1:1 immersive true-to-life simulation. Avoiding unrealistic simulation reduces negative training significantly.

XTAL 3

Wide field of view

High resolution

Professional training

Consumer VR Headset

Limited field of view

Low resolution

Gaming industry

Customized Corrective Lenses

As the only headset on the market, XTAL offers an unmatched experience for customers with diopters. The XTAL 3 has a simple attachment system for additional prescription lens inserts that replace glasses used for common eye disorders.
Vrgineers manufactures customized lenses per customer’s anamnesis in cooperation with the ophthalmologist. Therefore, helicopter pilots, airliners, or instructors can comfortably use the headset during the whole training session without any limits.

Customized Solution

The XTAL technology can be modified hardware-, firmware-, and software-wise to fit specific use cases perfectly. Vrgineers specializes in advanced training technologies using virtual and mixed reality, including building flight simulators, and has experience with XTAL integration into the pilot helmet.
Additional sensors or specific chips can extend the technology while keeping high-security standards.

Integrated Eye Tracking

Eye-tracking technology tracks and gathers pilot’s gaze in real-time. The instructors can use the data for debriefing and behavioral analyses visualized via heatmaps after the session. The instructors and pilots benefit from identifying of problems with scanning patterns, increasing their awareness and efficiency in standard procedures.

Unique Hand Tracking

Embedding the most advanced infrared hand tracking module from Ultraleap enables pilots to interact with the virtual cockpit by simply pointing their fingers at flight controls.

Tracking System

The default configuration of XTAL headset comes with SteamVR tracking sensors. However, it can be upgraded with additional tracking technology. The customer can choose from a variety of supported tracking systems fitting the specific use case.

Technical Specifications

Resolution

3840×2160 per eye

Displays

Two fast-switching 4K LCD displays for virtual reality

Refresh Rate

75 Hz @ 4K per eye, 120 Hz @ QHD per eye

Distortion

< 3%

Field of View

180° horizontal, 120° vertical (maximum experimental values)
140° horizontal, 90° vertical (default values)

Advanced Features

Foveated Rendering, Timewarp

Eye Tracking

Gaze analyses, heatmap visualization, running native 120 Hz (up to 210 Hz)

Positional Tracking

Lighthouse (SteamVR) / ART / Optitrack / Polhemus / Vicon or custom

Hand Tracking

Embedded Ultraleap sensor

IPD

Auto IPD range 56‑74 mm

Headset Connectivity

VirtualLink (5 m/16.4 ft) cable or DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.2 gen2, Power 12V, 3A (5 m/16.4 ft)

Microsoft Windows

Software Support

Steam VR and OpenXR drivers
Unity, Unreal and other game engine plugins
C++ libraries (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan)

Simulation Support

Commercial: Prepar3D, X-Plane 11/12, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Aerofly FS, FlyInside

Professional: Prepar3D, X-Plane 11/12, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (VBS3, VBS4, Blue IG), MAK, multiSim, Metrea, Aechelon Technology

Weight (without head strap)

600 g / 21 oz

Dimensions (headset Only)

293 × 123 × 113 mm / 11.53 × 4.84 × 4.44 in

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