Immersed Visor: A Demo That Never Was

Summary

The video covers a hands-on demo of the Immersed Visor VR headset in Austin, Texas, which fell short of expectations. While the device promises revolutionary features like 4K displays and a sleek form factor, the demo revealed issues, including non-removable parts and the lack of a functional demo unit. The marketing misled attendees, leading to disappointment when the device did not perform as advertised. Despite this, the creator remains hopeful about the potential of the Visor, urging transparency from the company moving forward.

Takeaways

• 🤖 The Immersed Visor was officially unveiled at an event in Austin, Texas, with a live keynote and hands-on demo.
• 🕶️ The company marketed the Visor as a lightweight productivity device with 4K micro-displays and features like hand tracking, aiming to combine the form factor of glasses with VR headset functionality.
• ⚖️ The headset weighs 186 grams, but the lightness is due to offloading components like the battery, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth to a separate pack connected via cable.
• 💸 Pricing is set at $399 for pre-orders before October 1st, $499 after, and $1,000 for a full upfront payment with a subscription option.
• 📉 There were significant issues during the demo: the stems advertised as removable were glued on, and the more advanced head strap was unavailable for testing.
• 🙄 The form factor promoted as 'glasses-like' turned out to be a VR headset design, with a string acting as both a head strap and USB port.
• 🕹️ The actual demo was a major disappointment, as most of the headsets were non-functional, with no hand or head tracking, only static display images.
• 📱 Although the display quality was compared favorably to the Apple Vision Pro, no functional software was demonstrated, casting doubt on the product's readiness.
• ❓ Concerns about the company’s transparency arose, as they are asking consumers to prepay for a device without showing a fully working prototype.
• ⏳ Despite the disappointing demo, the script's author remains hopeful that the company will eventually deliver on its promises, citing the success of the Immersed VR app.

Q & A

What was the most surprising aspect of the Immersed Visor unveiling?

The most surprising aspect was that the headset wasn’t powered on during the keynote, and the hands-on demo revealed significant design flaws, such as non-removable stems that were glued in place, contrary to marketing claims.

How did the company market the form factor of the Immersed Visor, and what was the reality?

The company promoted the visor as lightweight and wearable like glasses, with sleek sunglasses-like stems. In reality, the stems were non-functional and a string at the back was required to hold the visor in place, making it a VR headset rather than a pair of glasses.

What were the physical design issues experienced during the demo?

The visor’s weight rested entirely on the nose, causing discomfort. The removable stems were glued in, and the standard head strap was unavailable during the demo, making the experience awkward and uncomfortable.

What was one of the key letdowns of the demo in terms of functionality?

The key letdown was that none of the headsets were functional during the demo, and there was no hand tracking, head tracking, or UI. The only unit that powered on simply played videos, essentially making it a display device rather than a functioning VR headset.

How does the pricing of the Immersed Visor compare to other VR headsets?

The Immersed Visor is priced at $399 for pre-orders before October 1st and $499 afterward, with a subscription option. This is significantly lower than the $3,500 price of the Apple Vision Pro, but there are concerns about how the company will maintain quality at this price point.

What technology is used in the Immersed Visor, and why is it significant?

The Immersed Visor uses micro OLED displays, which are also used in the Apple Vision Pro. This technology is difficult and expensive to manufacture, with a low yield rate, making it impressive that the visor is priced so low compared to other headsets using the same panels.

What concerns did the attendee have about the production process of the visor?

The attendee was concerned about how Immersed would manage to keep costs low while producing high-quality micro OLED panels at scale, especially given that these panels have a low yield rate and are expensive to manufacture.

What was the attendee’s main issue with the visor’s marketing strategy?

The main issue was the misleading marketing, which suggested that the visor could be worn like glasses, when in reality it required a strap and had significant design limitations. The attendee felt misled by promotional images that did not accurately represent the final product.

What was the response to the demo by other attendees and industry professionals?

Other attendees, including representatives from Upload VR, were disappointed. Many traveled long distances only to see a non-functional demo, which felt like a missed opportunity for Immersed to showcase a working product.

What does the attendee hope for in the future regarding the Immersed Visor?

The attendee hopes that the visor will live up to its potential and that the company will become more transparent with its audience. They believe Immersed has the capability to deliver a polished product but are concerned about the misleading marketing and current lack of functionality.