Apple to Launch VR Headset Early Next Year Featuring 6 Lenses and LiDAR

[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] Apple is expected to release a virtual reality (VR) headset equipped with six lenses and a 3D LiDAR sensor early next year.

On the 3rd (local time), according to IT media PhoneArena and others, the U.S. investment bank JP Morgan Chase stated in an investment note yesterday that Apple's VR headset will be unveiled in January next year.

The key difference between Apple's VR headset and existing competitors' products is the inclusion of LiDAR. This feature was first introduced only in the Pro lineup of Apple's first 5G smartphone, the iPhone 12. It works by sending light to surrounding objects and measuring the returned signals to precisely calculate distances between objects. It has been praised for its suitability in accurately constructing objects and spaces, making it ideal for augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) implementation.

JP Morgan said, "Apple's VR headset will be equipped with six lenses and a LiDAR sensor to expand AR and VR user experiences." The initial production volume is estimated to be around 1 to 1.5 million units.

As for the AR-based Apple Glasses, they are expected to be released around the year after next. Industry speculation has suggested that Apple will introduce the VR headset next year and unveil the AR Apple Glasses around 2023. JP Morgan reaffirmed the difficulty of the specifications for the related device, stating it will not be released within 12 to 18 months.

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