Founded in 2012, Oculus has been a subsidiary of Meta (formerly Facebook) since 2014. Oculus VR headsets enable users to experience and interact with immersive 3D worlds.
The Oculus Story
Oculus was founded by Palmer Luckey, a VR technology enthusiast with a vision to bring VR to the mass market.
The breakthrough came with the successful Kickstarter project for the Oculus Rift headset, which laid the foundation for the brand's subsequent development and success.
The acquisition by Facebook gave Oculus the resources and capital it needed to further develop and commercialize its technologies worldwide.
Oculus Products
Oculus Rift
The Oculus Rift was Oculus' first VR headset and laid the foundation for the modern VR experience. It offers high resolution, precise tracking, and broad support for VR games and applications.
Oculus Quest
With the Oculus Quest, Oculus launched a completely standalone VR headset that doesn't need to be connected to a PC or console. It offers impressive performance, freedom of movement and an extensive library of VR content.
Oculus Quest 2
The Oculus Quest 2 is the brand's latest and most popular model. It offers improved graphics, higher performance and is a bestseller in the VR market thanks to its affordable price.
The Future of Virtual Reality with Oculus
Oculus has revolutionized VR technology and continues to set the standard in the industry. With the support of Meta Platforms, Oculus is expected to continue to innovate and shape the future of VR technology.
New developments could include more advanced headsets, improved interactions and even more immersive experiences.
Facts and features
- Founded: 2012
- Acquired by Meta: 2014
- First product: Oculus Rift
- Most popular product: Oculus Quest 2
- Technology: Virtual reality (VR)
- Applications: VR gaming, education, training, simulations, social interaction
- Independence: Oculus Quest models are standalone headsets that do not need to be
connected to a PC. - Oculus Quest 2 resolution: 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye
- Tracking technology: Inside-out tracking with built-in sensors
- Hand tracking: Supported on Oculus Quest models
- Platform: Oculus Store for purchasing and downloading VR content
- Adjustable lens distance: User-friendly adjustment for optimal viewing comfort
- Community: A growing community of developers and users sharing content and experiences
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