Sony has released several videos dedicated to the virtual reality headset PlayStation VR2. The video sheds light on some features of the headset. In particular, it has been revealed that the PlayStation VR2 can track the accompanying Sense controllers thanks to a group of IR LEDs hidden inside the spherical controllers.

Under the lid of the Sense controller is a ring of 14 IR LEDs. 3 more LEDs are located elsewhere on the device. All of them are designed to track movements.

“These infrared rays are used by the VR headset’s tracking camera to determine the position and orientation of the controller,” Sony’s video explains. “The LEDs are placed in optimal locations to ensure they are accurately detected regardless of which direction the controller is looking.”

And the controller cover is made of a material that “transmits infrared light emitted from the inside to track the movement of the controller.”

The Sense teardown video shows the 5 capacitive touch sensors on the controller. You can also see the adaptive trigger component (which works the same way as on the DualSense) and tiny PlayStation button icons.

The video shows how some of the headset’s functions are implemented. For example, an IR LED and an IR camera are installed around each lens for eye tracking. The camera captures the light from the LED, and thanks to their joint work, it is possible to track the movements of the eye.

As a reminder, the Sony PlayStation VR2 headset will go on sale on February 22.

Source: The Verge