Varjo Live Recap: The Future of the XR-4 Series and Beyond
With growing adoption in military, aerospace, and security environments, Varjo continues to advance its technology to meet the stringent requirements of these industries. At Varjo Live, the company unveiled key updates designed to enhance immersive simulation, training, and operational readiness. The advancements include extended XR-4 Series support through 2030, the launch of Varjo Base Pro with powerful new software features, and the introduction of a new professional services division to help organizations optimize their XR deployments. Together, these updates reinforce Varjo’s commitment to delivering the highest-fidelity XR solutions.
Here’s a closer look at everything that was announced:
XR-4 Series: Support Through 2030
XR-4 Series: Support Through 2030For industries requiring long-term reliability, such as multi-year defense programs, Varjo is extending support for the XR-4 Series through 2030. This ensures that organizations relying on the XR-4 Series for training, simulation, and critical applications can confidently integrate the headset into their long-term operations without concerns over obsolescence.
Introducing Varjo Base Pro: Advanced Features for Enterprise XR
To drive software-driven innovation, Varjo is introducing Varjo Base Pro, a new software license tier for enterprise users that expands the capabilities of its XR-4 Series. While Varjo Base remains free for all customers, Varjo Base Pro provides additional tools tailored for mission-critical and high-security applications.
Key features of Varjo Base Pro:
- AI-Enhanced MR: Dynamic object segmentation, enhanced passthrough resolution, and simulation of specialized environments, like night vision scenarios.
- Scaled Deployments: Tools to help system integrators manage large-scale environments and optimize multi-device configurations.
- Advanced Security Certifications: Expanded compliance measures for seamless deployment in defense, government, and enterprise applications.
- Exclusive Software Features: Some of Varjo’s most sophisticated tools will now be available exclusively through Base Pro, including Chroma Key, advanced masking, custom tracking solutions beyond SteamVR and Varjo’s own inside-out tracking, and eye tracking for research and analytics.
Varjo Base Pro is priced at $2,500 per year, with perpetual and academic licenses available. Customers who purchased a headset before March 25, 2025 will retain their existing feature set at no additional cost, ensuring continued functionality.
Varjo Professional Services: Hands-On Expertise for XR Deployments
Recognizing the complexity of integrating XR into real-world workflows, Varjo is launching a professional services division to assist organizations in optimizing their deployments. These services cater to:
- New XR Users: Expert guidance for onboarding and system integration.
- Experienced Users: Support for deployment acceleration, system optimization, and feature implementation.
- Custom Projects: Strategic collaborations for cutting-edge use cases, such as Cole Engineering’s work on military training simulations.
Pioneering the Future of XR
With these latest updates, Varjo reaffirms its commitment to delivering cutting-edge immersive technology that meets the evolving needs of defense and enterprise customers. With these updates, Varjo is ensuring that its technology remains a powerful, scalable, and future proof solution for professional applications.
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