Varjo, has announced a refreshed XR-4 Series headset, the first mixed reality device engineered to support mission-ready training across air, land, and sea. The refreshed model is purpose-built to close the gap between traditional simulation methods and the demands of modern training.
Originally launched in 2023, the XR-4 Series headsets are optimised to be integrated into cockpit trainers, vehicle simulators, or ground training systems, addressing the growing global need for scalable, safe, and realistic training. The compact form factor of the XR-4 Series allows complete systems to be transported for rapid deployment to training points of need around the world.
“We have worked closely with our simulation and training customers to understand the needs of broad-scale deployment, and the refreshed XR-4 Series is the result of that collaboration,” said Patrick Wyatt, Chief Product Officer at Varjo. “As a trusted partner in over 100 defence and aviation programs worldwide, including the U.S. Army’s Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT), we are committed to help scale training, enhance operational readiness, and better protect the lives of those who protect ours.”
Compared to the original model, the refreshed XR-4 Series introduces key hardware and software enhancements, including: a redesigned headband and slimmed rear counterweight ensure stability and comfort during pilot training or ground vehicle simulations; optimised autofocus passthrough cameras that allow pilots to interact with real maps, checklists, and avionics inside real cockpits and a dedicated night mode that allows simulating nighttime operations realistically, amongst others.
Additionally, the devices carry over all the advanced mixed reality features of the XR-4 Series, including ultra-high-resolution visuals with 51 pixels per degree, 120° x 105° field of view, and 20+ mega-pixel stereo passthrough.
Their tethered Windows-based architecture ensures compatibility with the graphics-intensive image generators and simulation software already in use by armed forces worldwide.
The refreshed Varjo XR-4 Series is available for industrial and governmental customers in over 40 countries, now including India and Turkey. Pricing is available by request.
