In 2018, HTC Vive is waiting for an important update - the helmet of virtual reality will acquire a wireless connection module to the signal source and, therefore, get rid of uncomfortable wires. The prototype of the device was shown during the event of the corporation Intel, which she held during the exhibition Computex 2017 in Taipei.

The place and time of the demonstration were chosen not by accident - Intel actively participates in the development of the wireless version of HTC Vive, because it is its technology WiGig (Intel Wireless Gigabit, IEEE 802. 11ad) is used to connect the helmet to the computer. This protocol uses a bandwidth of 60 Hz and provides connectivity at speeds up to 7 Gb / s.

However, even with such a fast connection, delays are possible, which are especially noticeable in various movements, for example, turning the head.

This not only makes the perception of the virtual world less realistic, but it can also cause unpleasant sensations in the user, up to manifestations of seasickness. To cope with possible lags, wireless HTC Vive will use a special protocol and codec DisplayLink XR.

It should be noted that, with the exception of the block assigned to the head of an Intel employee who is responsible for receiving and transmitting data "through the air," the sample shown looks almost identical to the serial copies of HTC Vive. But as far as the price of the device will differ, it is difficult to say yet.