VR headset with custom facial fit gets even more personalized

The Bigscreen Beyond is a small and lightweight VR headset that achieves its small size and weight in part by requiring a custom fit based on a facial scan. [Val’s Virtuals] managed to improve the fit even further by redesigning a facial interface and using a 3D scan of its own head to refine the result even further. The new designs distribute weight more evenly while also offering an optional flip-up connection.

It may be true that only a minority of people own a Bigscreen Beyond headset, and even fewer of them are willing to create their own custom facial interface. But [Val]The workflow and instructions for using Blender to combine a 3D scan of one’s face with its redesigned parts to create a custom foam-lined facial interface is a good read and worth keeping in mind for anyone designing wearable devices who could benefit from it. custom assembly. Everything is explained in the project documentation — look for it .txt file among 3D models.

We’ve seen a variety of DIY approaches to VR hardware, from almost completely built headsets to lens-based experiences, and one thing that’s clear is that better comfort is needed. always an improvement. With new iPhones capable of 3D scanning and 1:1 scale scanning in general becoming more accessible, we have a feeling we’re going to see more of this DIY approach to ultra-customization.