Wisear partners with PICO to bring hands-free and voice-free control to VR

May 30, 2023 – smarterA Paris-based deep tech startup and developer of neural interface products for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) users has announced that it has partnered with VR device and solution maker PICO 合作，推出全新的PICO VR 耳机的沉浸式交互水平。

The collaboration will be launched this week at Enhanced World Expo (AWE)The world's largest AR/VR conference will be held from May 31 to June 2, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Thanks to Wisear's neural interface-powered headsets, PICO users can now benefit from a hands-free and voice-enabled VR experience that offers high-speed, accessible and private control, the company added, adding that seamless interactions will enable users to fully immerse themselves in their VR Experience without any restrictions.

"We're excited to partner with PICO and deliver a new generation of controls that VR users truly deserve," said Yacine Achiakh, CEO of Wisear. "Over the past 30 years, we've moved from computers with keyboards and mice as input to computers with Smartphone with touch screen. With the arrival of next-generation platforms, and the emergence of VR headsets, a new human-machine interface combination needs to be designed. Through our partnership with PICO, we have verified the compatibility of our neural-based smart headphones with best-in-class headphones such as the PICO Neo 3 Pro as well as the additional benefits for users. We hope to set new standards for the VR industry and provide users with a more convenient and seamless VR experience. "

Alizé Amrani, Corporate Marketing Manager at PICO EMEAI, added: “We at PICO are proud to offer leading innovation and advanced VR solutions on the market. This collaboration with Wisear highlights the full potential of PICO’s products and demonstrates what VR users will be able to achieve in the future. How to benefit from hands-free and voice-free control. We look forward to seeing what developers and users will create using this technology."

Wisear said its partnership with PICO demonstrates a number of benefits to users, including:

• A seamless and intuitive way to interact with VR environments;
• Hands-free and voice control for a more immersive experience;
• High-speed and easily accessible interactions ideal for organizational and business applications;
• Private control of more confidential applications.

From managing notifications in professional environments to navigating entertainment platforms or enhancing gaming experiences, Wisear says its technology makes moving between AR/VR and the real world easier.

Wisear will demonstrate the compatibility of its smart headset with the PICO Neo 3 Pro VR headset at AWE this week, where attendees will be able to test the company's solution.

More information about Wisear and its products Neural interface powered headphones, click here. To learn more about PICO and its virtual reality headsets, including the PICO Neo 3 Pro, click here.

Image source: Wisear/PICO