'Cardboard' is Google's attempt at an inexpensive VR headset

[Dietrichw]

Source

Google's page for it

 

 

Even Google is getting in on the virtual reality game. At the end of the search giant's I/O 2014 keynote, Sundar Pichai announced that everyone in attendance would get a nondescript cardboard package, but was coy about its contents. Turns out, it's the firms' attempt at a do-it-yourself VR headset. The rub of it? You use a rubber-band to hold your smartphone in place on the front of the device. Assembly instructions, plans and links for where to source the needed parts (like lenses) are available on the project's website.

ummmm..... 

 

 

Also, you can download the designs for it.

 

Source: http://www.slashgear.com/download-googles-strange-diy-cardboard-experiment-now-25335280/

Here's the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo

 

[NInety]

The peasant is strong with this one.

[deviant88]

my mind... just blew 

[Xorbot]

O_O

[Guest Kloaked]

This is almost as bad as that Asus box a motherboard would come in that could be converted into a case.

[Damikiller37]

That sure is an interesting thing to take from Google I/O

[TopWargamer]

Well it's not like it's a bad idea...but...I'm just curious how it will actually perform...especially when going up against the Rift and Project Morpheus...

 

'A' for effort?

[TopWargamer]

Also, you can download the designs for it.

 

Source: http://www.slashgear.com/download-googles-strange-diy-cardboard-experiment-now-25335280/

Here's the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo

[pcexplosion]

Can they make cheaper cardboard Google Glass?

[StingBull]

Budget cuts hit Google hard...

[mr moose]

The redneck bogan in me just got an erection.  This is awesome.  VR for everyone.  up yours oculus, I got a weaties box and smartphone. 

[neon]

I'm really impressed, makes total sense if you think about it, the resolution on mobile phones is insane and the accelerometers and other sensors are insanely accurate.

 

Here's a video that was just posted showing it in more detail:

 

[Legion]

What on earth google.

[Hidden Orange]

Cardboard... box? CARDBOARD BOX!

 

It's so beautiful...

[Beskamir]

Is seriously thought this was a joke when I first saw this...

[felixbearpig]

i wouldent pay more than $20 dollars and thats giving them the benefit of the doubt that the lenses are $7 each

[Misanthrope]

Reminds me of the nerd ducktaping a virtualboy to his head:

 

[pk-man]

well you know this is going to fold....

[aEi1aesainee2]

What on earth google.

 

*What on google earth

 

 i'm out