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 yes
Applicability for teaching, especially when working with SEN students: ☐ no
☐ partly

Oculus Rift S (2019) by Oculus Facebook provides a rather high-quality VR experience and is the most affordable
PC-powered VR headset. Yet the cost raises considering that it must be tethered to a suitable PC. It incorporates
360° accurate motion tracking sensors, allowing a relatively high freedom of movement (the headset cable is 5
meters long) and mini-audio speakers, facilitating the interaction of the player with the surroundings. Oculus Rift
S’ expanding Apps Library includes job simulators and educational apps that can be used to prepare SEN learners
for WBL experiences even if they are not ad hoc for this target group (limit) yet (possibility). This device lends
itself to individual or small groups training sessions as it requires enough hardware and space for mobility. Despite
the limits, teachers and trainers can find apps and creative strategies to allow several learners to play in group.

3.8 OCULUS QUEST
Source: https://www.oculus.com/quest

Stand-alone device
Type of VR system:
(only glasses and controllers)
Average costs: Approx. 400 € - 700 € Source: https://www.oculus.com/quest
Degrees of freedom: 6DOF

Supporting hardware
no
needed:
 Does not require additional hardware
STRENGTHS  Inside-out tracking is simple and works well
 Good value for money

! Screen/resolution could be better (it is still grainy)
WEAKNESSES ! Less powerful than wired head-sets
! After some while it might get uncomfortable due to the weight of the head-set

 The recent beta launch of Oculus Link allows also to use Quest in the Unity Edi-
tor
 The device is relatively cheap for its extensive possibilities and, above all, easy
to use - this makes it especially interesting for teaching beginners and/or peo-
OPPORTUNITIES
ple with low educational/IT skills
 Since it is not connected to a PC, you can move around the room easily with
Oculus Quest. This has advantages when you want to simulate and train manual
activities, for example.

! Oculus is owned by Facebook, so privacy and data protection could become an
issue in the future
THREATS ! Due to the high mobility of people using the headsets, it is essential to take ac-
cident prevention measures (comprehensive instructions to users before the
start of sessions, ensuring adequate usage areas, etc.).

 yes
Applicability for teaching, especially when working with SEN students: ☐ no
☐ partly

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