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Avantis Education has advanced its ClassVR hardware suite with the launch of two new headsets to meet the evolving needs of global students. Xcelerate and Xplorer are set to deliver ClassVR’s most powerful yet practical immersive learning experiences to date – combining best-in-class VR/AR design with proven education pedigree.
Xcelerate is the first ClassVR headset made specifically for high school and further education. Designed to maximise student comfort, Xcelerate delivers six-degrees-of-freedom head and controller tracking plus an innovative 90° flip visor that supports seamless transitions between immersive learning and real-world collaboration.
The advanced four-camera spatial tracking system allows for greater precision and provides a boundary safety system that makes it easy for teachers to bring exciting VR/AR experiences into the classroom.
“Everything about Xcelerate has been designed with education in mind – like all our ClassVR solutions,” explains Gillian Rhodes, Chief Marketing Officer, Avantis Education. “That means putting the student front and centre with ergonomics and experience, and ensuring it’s a plug-and-play technology that teachers feel confident to deploy and manage in the classroom.”
While Xcelerate opens up ClassVR to the high school and further education spaces, Xplorer delivers a next-gen headset for K-12. Developed in direct response to demand for more advanced and sophisticated VR/AR experiences, Xplorer is built to deliver richer learning with a new 4K Ultra-HD display, upgraded LCD screen, and enhanced audio.
Xcelerate and Xplorer are available to schools globally through a network of approved partners. To make it easier to bring immersive learning into the classroom without large upfront costs, Avantis Education has also introduced an affordable monthly subscription for schools in the UK and US.