Vivo has unveiled the Vision mixed reality headset – it’s being compared to Apple’s Vision Pro

After months of rumors and leaks, Vivo has officially unveiled its mixed reality (MR) headset called Vision. The announcement took place at the Boao Forum for Asia, and the device immediately sparked discussion due to its similarity to the Apple Vision Pro.

After months of rumors, Vivo has officially unveiled its mixed reality (MR) headset called Vision.

Design and Features

Vivo Vision is styled like ski goggles with a glossy black front panel that hides multiple cameras underneath. These sensors are likely designed for motion tracking and gesture control, which is already standard for such devices.

The Vivo Vision is a ski goggle-style device with a glossy black front panel that hides multiple cameras underneath.

Like Apple’s headset, Vivo’s device uses an external battery that must be carried separately while in use. Even the magnetic battery connector is reminiscent of Apple’s solution, including the distinctive regulator on the cable.

And it’s the same as Apple’s headset.

The future of Vivo’s MR technology

So far, the company hasn’t revealed the headset’s full specs or software details. Vivo has said that the full Vision will be unveiled in mid-2025. The device is positioned as part of the company’s strategy to develop real-time spatial computing, which Vivo believes will play a key role in the development of robotics for the consumer market.

The device is being positioned as part of the company’s real-time spatial computing strategy.

Robotics development and upcoming announcements

Vivo announced the opening of a new robotics lab in China along with the headset. The research will focus on developing AI algorithms for image processing and training large language models, which the company says will help create the «brains» and «eyes» of future robots.

The company said the lab will help create the «brains» and «eyes» of future robots.

Besides the headset, Vivo has also confirmed the launch of the Vivo X200 Ultra smartphone in April. It’s expected that the company may reveal more details about the Vision during the same period.

And it’s expected that the company may also reveal more details about the Vision.