XTAL 3 VR
Virtual Reality Pilot Dedicated Headset
The XTAL Virtual Reality headset has been developed and designed for pilot training, with the input of civil and military pilots, to fulfill their professional expectations. The headset ergonomics comply with the Naval Air Station Patuxent River pilots' feedback and provides the expected support for full mission training.
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Crystal Clear 8K Resolution
Full RGB 4K resolution per eye and patented custom-made non-fresnel VR lenses create realistic simulations with undistorted image across the entire wide field of view.
Vrgineers development team designed advanced optical correction algorithms, which can correct optical flaws such as chromatic aberration or barrel distortion.
Market-Leading Field of View
The natural pilot movement patterns are supported by the widest field of view, up to 180° horizontal and 120° vertical degrees.
Thanks to the combination with the highest fidelity, pilots train in 1:1 immersive true-to-life simulation. Avoiding unrealistic simulation reduces negative training significantly.
XTAL 3
- Wide field of view
- High resolution
- Professional training
Consumer VR Headset
- Limited field of view
- Low resolution
- Gaming industry
Customized Corrective Lenses
As the only headset on the market, XTAL offers an unmatched experience for customers with diopters. The XTAL 3 has a simple attachment system for additional prescription lens inserts that replace glasses used for common eye disorders.
Vrgineers manufactures customized lenses per customer's anamnesis in cooperation with the ophthalmologist. Therefore, helicopter pilots, airliners, or instructors can comfortably use the headset during the whole training session without any limits.
Customized Solution
The XTAL technology can be modified hardware-, firmware-, and software-wise to fit specific use cases perfectly. Vrgineers specializes in advanced training technologies using virtual and mixed reality, including building flight simulators, and has experience with XTAL integration into the pilot helmet.
Additional sensors or specific chips can extend the technology while keeping high-security standards.
Integrated Eye Tracking
Eye-tracking technology tracks and gathers pilot's gaze in real-time. The instructors can use the data for debriefing and behavioral analyses visualized via heatmaps after the session. The instructors and pilots benefit from identifying of problems with scanning patterns, increasing their awareness and efficiency in standard procedures.
Unique Hand Tracking
Embedding the most advanced infrared hand tracking module from Ultraleap enables pilots to interact with the virtual cockpit by simply pointing their fingers at flight controls.
Tracking System
The default configuration of XTAL headset comes with SteamVR tracking sensors. However, it can be upgraded with additional tracking technology. The customer can choose from a variety of supported tracking systems fitting the specific use case.
Testimonials
Bryant Church
Former U.S. Naval Aviator
United States Navy
„The XTAL’s wide field-of-view, high-resolution optics, and seamless integration of physical controls creates that magical VR moment of presence where the brain believes what it’s experiencing is really happening. This creates effective mental and muscle memories. The increased cost efficiencies, time savings, safety margins, and accelerated learning curves over real world ops is dramatic.“
Charles Jackson
Eurofighter Typhoon Pilot Training AR/VR Lead
BAE Systems
„Vrgineers is currently the only provider of an enterprise-level, high-resolution, ultra-wide field of view (FoV) VR headset. The XTAL has been a key part in the development of a Eurofighter Typhoon prototype high fidelity VR Simulator enabling clear symbology and wide FoV visuals that are crucial for pilot combat training.“
Leos Cerveny
Virtual reality and Digital factory coordinator
SKODA AUTO
„We chose Vrgineers because of their flexibility and willingness to completely adapt their technology to our needs.“
Elisha English
Project Manager - Design & Construction Technology
URW
„The XTAL was an experience of epic proportions. The model was extremely smooth and free flowing, giving a true three-dimensional experience of virtual reality.“
Jan Pflueger
Center of Competence AR & VR
AUDI
„Great image resolution.“
James Jensen
Founder
The Void
„Your HMD visuals are the best I have seen.“
Marty Smets
Ford
„The rez and FoV are extremely impressive.“
Carsten Zey
Petricore Systems Eurosimtec
„We also got to implement your headset in an Unreal Demo, which looks even more awesome.“
David Heaney
UploadVR
One of the biggest VR media platform
„This is the most immersive VR headset I have ever used – nothing else comes even close. In case you’re wondering, both headsets felt comfortable to wear.“
Technical Specifications
Resolution
3840×2160 per eye
Displays
Two fast-switching 4K LCD displays for virtual reality
Refresh Rate
75 Hz @ 4K per eye, 120 Hz @ QHD per eye
Field of View
180° horizontal, 120° vertical (maximum experimental values)
140° horizontal, 90° vertical (default values)
Advanced Features
Foveated Rendering, Timewarp
Eye Tracking
Gaze analyses, heatmap visualization, running native 120 Hz (up to 210 Hz)
Positional Tracking
Lighthouse (SteamVR) / ART / Optitrack / Polhemus / Vicon or custom
Hand Tracking
Embedded Ultraleap sensor
IPD
Auto IPD range 56‑74 mm
Headset Connectivity
VirtualLink (5 m/16.4 ft) cable or DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.2 gen2, Power 12V, 3A (5 m/16.4 ft)
OS
Microsoft Windows
Software Support
Steam VR and OpenXR drivers
Unity, Unreal and other game engine plugins
C++ libraries (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan)
Simulation Support
Commercial: Prepar3D, DCS World, X-Plane 11/12, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Aerofly FS, FlyInside
Professional: Prepar3D, MCS, X-Plane 11/12, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (VBS3, VBS4, Blue IG), MAK, Simigon, multiSim, Metrea
Weight (without head strap)
600 g / 21 oz
Size (Headset Only)
293 × 123 × 113 mm / 11.53 × 4.84 × 4.44 in