# Adaptable Virtual Reality Headsets The HMD Odyssey Headset Offers Heightened Movement-Sensing By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-10-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-odyssey-headset References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/samsung-hmd-odyssey-vr-headset/51605/) & [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-hmd-odyssey-introduces-the-ultimate-windows-mixed-reality-experience?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=direct) The HMD Odyssey is a high-tech new virtual reality headset, crafted together by [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-xr), that is designed to work in conjunction with the [Windows Mixed Reality platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-for-dream) to offer seamless compatibility with many Windows computers. This particular virtual reality headset is adorned with an embedded microphone and high-performance surround-sound headphones, not to mention a motion sensor that is capable of keeping tabs on wearers' movements with greater accuracy than existing headsets. Specifically, the HMD Odyssey's sensors allow users to move in different directions as well as move their heads in three dimensions without having to install additional sensors. Given the unprecedented degree of flexibility in movement and detection, the HMD Odyssey is set to be hugely promising in the sphere of virtual reality gaming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Adaptable Virtual Reality Headsets:** The HMD Odyssey offers heightened movement-sensing capabilities, setting a trend for more adaptable virtual reality headsets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** The HMD Odyssey's advancements in movement sensing and flexibility create disruptive innovation opportunities for the virtual reality gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive AI Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-xr.md) - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-xr.md) - [Industry-Leading VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-vision.md) - [Compact Featherlight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigscreen-beyond-headset.md) - [Multi-Sensory VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordovic-vr-headset.md) - [Lightweight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-vr-headset.md) - [Accessible PCVR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimax-crystal-light.md) - [Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-3.md)