Qualcomm, a major player in mobile phone processor manufacturing, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, targeted at virtual and mixed-reality headsets.
"Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 unlocks 4.3K resolution which will take XR productivity and entertainment to the next level by bringing spectacularly clear visuals to use cases such as room-scale screens, life-size overlays and virtual desktops," said Hugo Swart, vice president and general manager of XR, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest innovation, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, targeted at virtual and mixed-reality headsets. The new chip is equipped to handle 12 or more high-definition cameras. Notably, Samsung Electronics and Google are set to integrate this new component into their products.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2
The chip design firm, headquartered in San Diego, California, revealed that the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 is equipped to handle 12 or more high-definition cameras, offering a competitive edge in the market.
Notably, tech giants Samsung Electronics and Google are set to integrate this new chip with products in the developmental pipeline.
In a statement, Qualcomm highlighted the capabilities of the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, emphasizing its support for 4.3K per eye resolution and the ability to handle a dozen or more concurrent cameras. This feature is geared towards delivering immersive mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences.
The platform is set to elevate XR (extended reality) experiences, with a significant boost in GPU frequency by 15% and CPU frequency by 20%, building upon the already advanced Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2.
The inclusion of powerful on-device AI, coupled with support for over 12 concurrent cameras, ensures seamless tracking of users, their movements, and the surrounding environment. This promises effortless navigation and unparalleled experiences, combining the physical and digital realms.
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Samsung and Google Will Use the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2
Hugo Swart, Vice President and General Manager of XR at Qualcomm Technologies expressed the company's commitment to powering top-tier XR devices, emphasizing the potential of Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 in elevating XR productivity and entertainment with its 4.3K resolution.
Samsung and Google are enthusiastic about collaborating with Qualcomm on this new project. Inkang Song, Vice President and Head of the Technology Strategy Team at Samsung Electronics, highlighted their aim to create a best-in-class XR experience for Galaxy users.
Shahram Izadi, Vice President of AR at Google, expressed excitement about the Android ecosystem taking advantage of Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2's capabilities to enable new immersive experiences.
Qualcomm Technologies has introduced a new MR & VR reference design further to facilitate the integration of this technology into consumer products. Developed by Goertek, this reference design incorporates Tobii eye-tracking technology and supports 3K per eye (Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2) and 4K per eye (Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2) configurations.
This move aims to accelerate the time to market for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) interested in adopting these cutting-edge technologies.
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