# Peripheral Vision VR Headsets The 'Pimax' 8K VR Headset Eliminates Motion Sickness By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8k-vr-headset References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/pimax-8k-vr-headset-with-200-degree-field-of-vision.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pimax8kvr/pimax-the-worlds-first-8k-vr-headset) The 'Pimax' 8K VR headset is engineered to solve many of the problems that exist with other VR equipment on the market to help make it more applicable for users of all kinds. The 'Pimax' headset starts by eliminating the screen door effect that is present with other headsets that creates something of a pixelated image when worn. The 200-degree field of vision that is achieved with the headset helps to alleviate the feelings of motion sickness that has been observed with many existing solutions on the market. The 'Pimax' 8K VR headset works with many mainstream VR platforms like [Steam VR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-walk-c2), PiHome and [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses), which makes it capable of being used with over 1,700 different VR videos and games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Peripheral Vision VR Headsets:** The introduction of headsets with a 200-degree field of vision can lead to the development of more engaging and immersive virtual reality experiences, opening up possibilities in gaming, education, and training industries. - **Eliminating Motion Sickness in VR:** The development of technologies that reduce motion sickness in VR can expand the use of VR in industries such as healthcare, tourism, and real estate for virtual visits and exploration without physical motion constraints. - **Multi-platform Compatibility VR Headsets:** VR headsets that are compatible with multiple platforms can contribute to the creation of decentralized VR ecosystems, creating opportunities for innovation in content delivery and app development for different devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The high-resolution, wide field of vision VR headsets can create opportunities for creating more exciting, immersive, and realistic gaming experiences on different platforms and devices. - **Healthcare:** Motion-sickness-free VR headsets can open up possibilities for using VR in healthcare for non-invasive treatment and therapy, such as exposure therapy, and distraction during painful procedures. - **Real Estate:** Multi-platform compatible VR headsets can be utilized in real estate for remote virtual tours, walkthroughs, and promotion, creating opportunities for expanding the use of VR technology in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset.md) - [8K-Resolution VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimax-crystal.md) - [Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computerbased-vr-headsets.md) - [Accessible PCVR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimax-crystal-light.md) - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md) - [Ultra-Clear VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arpara.md) - [Nausea-Abating VR Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-platform.md) - [Compact Featherlight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigscreen-beyond-headset.md) - [Industry-Leading VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-vision.md)