Samsung’s Android XR Headset Will Have First-party Motion Controllers & Support PC VR Streaming

Samsung Announces Project Moohan Android XR Headset

Samsung has unveiled its latest Android XR headset, known as ‘Project Moohan,’ with some exciting features for VR enthusiasts and developers.

The key highlights of the Project Moohan headset include:

• First Android XR headset to be launched next year
• Support for hand-tracking, eye-tracking, and upcoming first-party motion controllers
• Potential for thousands of existing VR applications to be ported to Android XR without significant changes

One notable advantage of Project Moohan over competing platforms is the native support for motion controllers, providing a straightforward path for popular VR content to work seamlessly on the device.

While specific details about the Project Moohan controllers are still scarce, Samsung has mentioned that they will be available upon the headset’s release in 2025. The inclusion of the controllers in the standard package or as optional accessories is yet to be confirmed.

In addition to motion controllers, Samsung and Google have announced that Android XR will offer support for PC VR streaming on Project Moohan and future headsets. This feature will allow users to stream PC VR content from gaming PCs, expanding the library of available VR experiences.

Although the exact implementation of PC VR streaming on Android XR is not fully detailed, third-party apps like Virtual Desktop are already in development for the platform. This suggests a commitment to providing a versatile VR experience for users.

For more information on Android XR and Samsung’s Project Moohan headset, refer to the official announcement and hands-on experiences shared by the company.