During CES 2019, HTC announced that they will be releasing another new VR headset called the Vive Cosmos. This new headset looks to be a mobile HMD and similar in style to the HTC Focus which provided users with an untethered 6DoF experience.
VIVE COSMOS will offer absolute comfort, easy set up, & will require no external tracking; COSMOS allows you to enjoy VR at home or on-the-go. #HTCVIVECOSMOS #HTCVIVE #VIVEPORT pic.twitter.com/fQEZArr8LJ
— HTC VIVE (@htcvive) January 7, 2019
The company states that the COSMOS will allow you to “enjoy VR at home or on-the-go.” HTC has yet to provide any specs behind the new Cosmos headset. There is also not a price point or release date.
We’d like to give you a first look at VIVE COSMOS, the newest VR headset from VIVE. #HTCVIVECOSMOS #HTCVIVE #VIVEPORT pic.twitter.com/oP00jXoevU
— HTC VIVE (@htcvive) January 7, 2019
But an interesting component in this picture are the controllers which look quite similar to the Oculus controller. They have a circular ring for tracking with an analogue stick and buttons at the bottom area. There also seems to be 2 cameras in the front with a speaker system at the top right. There also looks to be a headstrap located at the top which is a newer design compared to the Vive Focus.
More updates coming about the HTC Cosmos HMD.