ASUS 'Tarius': First Meta-Powered VR Headset with Advanced Display and Tracking Technologies
January 14, 2025With HTC currently leading in face-tracking technology for VR headsets, Asus's potential addition of these features would be a notable enhancement for Meta's VR ecosystem.
Asus has not officially confirmed the Tarius headset, and their website has limited references to VR since a 2015 blog post.
The ASUS Republic of Gamers headset, codenamed 'Tarius', is set to be one of the first devices operating on Meta's Horizon OS.
After nearly a year of silence, details about Asus's Meta-powered VR headset, 'Tarius', have recently leaked.
Despite the announcement, specific details from Asus regarding the Tarius headset have been limited since then.
Asus is exploring various display technologies for the Tarius, including high-quality Micro OLED panels and potentially more affordable QD-LCD panels.
Originally announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in April 2024, the Horizon OS is being made available to third-party manufacturers like Asus.
The Tarius headset is expected to feature advanced display technology, incorporating either QD-LCD or Micro OLED, marking a significant upgrade from the LCD panels used in existing models.
The headset is anticipated to support advanced features such as eye-tracking and face-tracking, enhancing the VR experience significantly.
The Tarius headset will be launched under Asus' Republic of Gamers (ROG) division, aligning with other recent ROG products introduced at CES 2025.
While the Tarius headset is generating excitement, specific release dates have yet to be announced.
Recent trends in VR headset design show a shift from PC-tethered systems to hybrid models, as exemplified by the Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
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