WHYLAB blogger recently revealed that vivo's first mixed reality headset, vivo Vision, has entered the countdown to release, and the official is busy preparing for related activities. It is reported that the new device is positioned as an "MR technology exploratory product", featuring three major features: lightweight wearability, flagship design, and ecological linkage. It may become the first strong competitor of Apple Vision Pro in the domestic market.

1、 Lightweight experience: No pressure sensation when worn on the head, weight comparable to headphones

According to Han Boxiao, the product manager of vivo, the overall weight of vivo Vision is close to that of AirPods Max headphones (about 385 grams), and the external battery split design greatly reduces the burden on the head, achieving "no pressure feeling when worn for a long time". This design directly hits the pain point of the industry - Apple Vision Pro has been criticized by users as a "neck killer" due to weight issues, while vivo has significantly improved comfort by optimizing its mechanical structure and materials.

2、 Interactive innovation: gesture control+eye tracking, bidding farewell to controllers

From the real-life experience of CCTV host Zhu Guangquan, it can be seen that users only need to pinch their fingers to complete basic operations, which may support gesture interaction and eye tracking functions. For example:

Gesture commands: pinch to confirm, slide to switch interface;

Eye movement assistance: automatic trigger button for focusing (note: specific interaction logic to be confirmed by the official).

This "de controller" design significantly reduces the learning threshold for new users and also forms differentiated competition with Vision Pro's interaction logic.

3、 Ecological collaboration: mobile panoramic photos instantly transform into immersive spaces

Han Boxiao revealed that when viewing panoramic photos taken by X200 Ultra with vivo Vision, the stereoscopic and immersive effects of the images are "extremely shocking". This confirms Vivo's ecological strategy of bridging the loop from image creation to MR consumption: the X200 Ultra's 200 million pixel periscope telephoto and 3D shooting capabilities can directly generate spatial video content for Vision, achieving a seamless connection of "experience after shooting".

4、 Design language: Simplicity hides flagship texture

Although similar in appearance to the Vision Pro (curved glass panel+braided headband), vivo Vision showcases more ingenuity in details:

Precision seam: The transition between the camera module and the housing has no cutting feel;

Material upgrade: light blue metal border echoes vivo's phone design language;

External battery: The magnetic power supply unit adopts a rounded shape, with a volume similar to that of a power bank.

5、 Strategic positioning: a "technology testing ground" paving the way for the robotics business

Vivo has explicitly stated that Vision is a crucial step in laying out the "eyes" of future robots

Technical validation: Accumulate spatial computing (VSLAM positioning) and environmental perception capabilities through MR headsets;

Scenario incubation: Exploring mixed reality interactions in family settings to pave the way for the landing of consumer grade robots.

Therefore, its first generation products focus more on technology display rather than large-scale shipment, and subsequent iterations may focus on deepening practical scenarios.

When lightweight wearing encounters "pinch interaction", when mobile imaging jumps into mixed reality - vivo Vision attempts to use comfort and ecological linkage to open up a localization path in the MR track designated by Apple. However, whether it can truly solve the pain points of users' "non essential needs" still needs to be tested in real scenarios.