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In an industry where trends come and go, reaching a 10-year milestone is no small achievement. Yet here we are, Pico XR, one of the pioneers in standalone virtual reality headsets, is celebrating a decade of innovation, growth in the VR industry.
Pico XR was founded in 2015, where VR was either tethered to a high-end PC or limited to basic mobile headsets. Within a year the company launched its first standalone device, a bold move that was the beginning for everything to come.
Over the past 10 years, Pico XR has built a reputation for developing powerful VR tech for both consumers and enterprise clients. Whether it’s for training simulations, healthcare applications, location-based entertainment, or immersive storytelling, Pico’s hardware has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in virtual reality.
Here are the milestones on the different product releases of Pico XR:
2016: Pico Neo
This is the year Pico released its first standalone headset the Pico Neo, signaling a shift away from PC dependency.
2018: Pico Goblin
2 years later Pico launched an all-in-one VR headset aimed at consumers and small businesses, designed for ease of use for everyone to enjoy VR experiences.
2018: Pico Neo CV (Consumer Version)
As an addition to the Pico Neo. The Pico Neo CV was a more advanced iteration, offering improved display and tracking, targeting enterprise users and VR arcades. Whilst expanded into European and North American markets.
2019: Pico G2 4K
In 2019 Pico Introduced a 4K resolution display to standalone VR, aimed at businesses for training, healthcare, and location-based experiences
2020: Pico Neo 2 & Neo 2 Eye
Only a year later the Pico Neo 2 entered the market. High-performance standalone headsets featuring 6DoF tracking, improved optics, and in the ‘Eye’ version, integrated eye tracking for enterprise-level analytics and interaction.
2021: Pico Neo 3 & Neo 3 Pro/Pro Eye
The launch of the Pico Neo 3 and the Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye was a major leap in standalone VR performance with the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 4K displays, wireless freedom, and enterprise-focused software integrations. This is the year Pico surpassed one million headsets sold globally.
2022: Pico 4 & Pico 4 Enterprise
2022 Was the year for slimline headset with pancake lenses, lighter build, improved controllers, and mixed reality passthrough on the Enterprise model.
2023: Pico G3
This year Pico launched an entry-level 3DoF headset focusing on businesses for simple VR applications like training and 360° video playback. For more information view our article: The Next Leap in Affordable VR: The Pico G3+ and G3S
2024: Pico 4 Ultra/ Ultra Enterprise
And the latest headset launched by Pico was the Pico 4 Ultra/ Ultra Enterprise. As a great addition to the Pico 4, to learn more check out the article: Pico 4 Ultra vs. Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise: Key Differences
While many companies focused on consumer gaming, Pico made moves in the B2B (business to business) space, targeting industries like healthcare, education, and corporate training. This approach helped build a loyal user base and a reputation for delivering well-designed, reliable VR hardware.
The VR landscape has developed significantly over the past decade, and Pico XR continues to innovate. With rumors of new mixed reality hardware and expanded content to come, the company is clearly focused on staying ahead in the rapidly advancing space. As virtual and augmented reality become more integrated into everyday life and work, Pico XR’s next steps promise continued growth and innovation.
PICO also arranged special awards for their close partners at PICO XR’s 10th anniversary, VR Expert was proudly recognized with the Pioneering Partner Award, a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in immersive technology. Alongside partners such as Formcase, Deutsche Telekom, and VIL | Virtuelles Interaktives Lernen, they helped bring Europe’s largest XR pilot project in education, deploying 3,000 PICO headsets to spark a new era of digital learning.
In the fast-paced world of tech, a decade is a remarkable milestone. Pico XR has not only adapted to changing trends but has also shaped their own path in the immersive tech industry. We look forward to seeing how they continue to evolve in the next decade of innovation.
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