Vivo Vision Mixed Reality Headset Unveiled China; Bears Striking Resemblance to Apple Vision Pro

Vivo Vision (left) and the Apple Vision Pro
Photo Credit: Vivo and Apple

An image of the Vivo Vision shared by the company suggests that the headset will arrive will resemble a pair of ski goggles. Like Apple’s spatial computer, the visor on the Vivo Vision indicates the presence of multiple sensors that are expected to enable various augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) features. We can also see two sensors at the bottom of the frame, which could be used for hand and finger gesture tracking.

We can also see a thick headband that is expected to hold the Vivo Vision in place when worn by a user, and it closely resembles the one seen on the Apple Vision Pro. It is currently unclear whether Vivo’s headset will operate independently, or whether it must be tethered to a computer.

Vivo also announced that it has established a new robotics lab, and teased the arrival of its upcoming Vivo X200 Ultra handset at the Boao Forum. The executive said Vivo will develop the “brain” and “eyes” of robots using the “real-time spatial computing capabilities accumulated through [the] Vivo Vision”.

There’s no word from the Chinese company on how much the Vivo Vision will cost, but a prototype will reportedly be launched in mid-2025. We can also expect to hear more details about the device’s specifications, as well as the operating system it runs on, in the coming weeks or months.