The Focus XR platform is designed to be hardware-agnostic, allowing schools and colleges to leverage a wide range of devices to deliver immersive learning experiences. From dedicated VR headsets to smartphones, Focus XR ensures educators and students can access engaging, interactive content regardless of their available technology. Here are the key types of headsets that can be used with the Focus XR platform:
- VR Headsets:
Focus XR is compatible with popular VR headsets like the Meta Quest (formerly Oculus), Pico 4 and the most basic VR headset, the Google Cardboard headset, providing students with a fully immersive virtual environment to explore. These dedicated VR devices offer a high-quality, head-mounted display for a truly immersive experience.
- Smartphone-Based VR:
For a more accessible and cost-effective solution, Focus XR also supports smartphone-based VR. Students can use basic, affordable VR viewers like cardboard or plastic headsets to access the platform’s content on their smartphones, enabling them to experience immersive learning from anywhere.
- Desktop and Tablet Devices:
The Focus XR content can also be viewed on desktop computers and tablets, allowing students to engage with the immersive experiences without needing specialised VR hardware. This flexibility ensures that the platform’s resources are available to a wide range of learners, regardless of their device preferences or access to technology. By offering compatibility across diverse devices, the Focus XR platform empowers schools and colleges to deliver engaging, industry-aligned, immersive learning experiences to all their students, ensuring equitable access to these transformative educational tools.
Review Wikipedia’s catalogue of headsets and usage types for a list of the most widely available VR headsets.
