SAAB AddVisor™ 150

© 2003 by EST · Last updated: 11.12.2003

AddVisor™ 150 - High-Performance Head-Mounted Display

The AddVisor 150™ is a transparent high-resolution Head-Mounted Display. The image is generated on two independent full colour 1280x1024 pixels (SXGA) Liquid Crystal on Silicon microdisplays. A light weight solution for the most demanding of applications the AddVisor™ 150 is recognized for excellent image quality, high brightness and contrast. The AddVisor™ 150 is ideal for direct view mono- and stereo (3D) viewing. The image can be shown superimposed on the environment with up to 35 % see-through or fully immersed. The AddVisor™ 150 is designed for a 46 degree diagonal 100% overlap field of view. A 50% overlap can also be used, giving a 54 degree horizontal or 60 degree diagonal field of view. It features a patented optical design that combines a wide field of view with high transparency see-through. Using a patent pending head fitting system with easy adjustments, low weight and eyeglass compatibility, the AddVisor™ 150 provides hours of easy and comfortable viewing.

Typical Applications
• Simulation and training.
• Modelling and simulation.
• Architectural design.
• Industrial design.
• Medical applications such as keyhole-surgery, training and simulation of critical surgery.
• CAD/CAM applications.
• Process control.
• Demonstrations.
• Portable maintenance manuals.

Main features
• See-through and non-see-through applications.
• Superior image quality.
• Stereoscopic viewing.
• Low weight and excellent comfort.

Addvisor 150™ consists of the following parts
• Headset
• Electronic unit
• Power unit
• Cabling

VR/AR Applications
Head-motion tracking and audio capability as well as stereo cameras can be added for augmented and virtual reality applications. This makes the AddVisor™ 150 an excellent personal visualization device for AR/VRapplications and for applications where the alternative is to use high-cost VR caves.

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