Last week, Microsoft laid out a bold new vision for virtual reality on Windows 10. With the Windows 10 Creators Update, the platform will be suited for 3D and VR development on PC. However, Microsoft’s virtual reality aspirations stretch beyond the desktop. A team from Microsoft Research has presented a paper showing how VR can function on even low-powered mobile devices.
In a technical paper titled “Proxy-guided Image-based Rendering for Mobile Devices”, Microsoft Research shows how VR works on a low-end device. In the paper, the company says this could be a smartphone or a PC, but the result is a high-quality VR experience.
This is taking Microsoft’s Windows 10 Creators Update plans a step further. Last week, the company discussed how Windows 10 will make virtual reality more accessible. At the moment, high-spec’d machines are needed to run the best VR headsets like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Considering these devices cost over $700, the total cost of a quality VR experience is prohibitive.
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Source: Winbuzzer