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TMTPOST -- Chinese smartphone giant Vivo Communication Technology has officially stepped into the mixed reality ( MR ) arena with the launch of its new headset, the Vivo Vision Explorer Edition, marking a strategic expansion into spatial computing and robotics.The unveiling took place this week as part of Vivo ’ s broader push to explore applications in artificial intelligence and household robotics, signaling a potential shift in the company ’ s product ecosystem."Mixed reality devices could become a good interface for robot-related applications in the future," Hu Baishan, executive vice president of the Dongguan-based company and president of Vivo ’ s Central Research Institute, told industry attendees during a forum on Monday. He highlighted the dual potential of MR: offering a more immersive user experience in the short term while serving as the "eyes and brain" of future home robots.In March, Vivo established a robotics lab under Hu ’ s leadership, tasked with developing decision-making systems for robots, as well as spatial awareness capabilities. MR products are expected to become the "smart eye" of robots, scanning environments and collecting real-time information to support autonomous behavior. The company has previously indicated plans to launch its first household robot within three years, potentially serving as a household assistant or elderly caregiver.Despite the enthusiasm, industry insiders caution that building household robots is far more complex than smartphones. "Robots require a long industrial chain and multiple technical disciplines," one source told Yicai. While smartphone engineers are adept at software and AI algorithms, hardware development — mechanics, motion control, and sensor integration — remains a significant hurdle. Converting existing production lines to support robots is also expected to be slow and costly.Vivo ’ s strategic foray into MR mirrors the transformative shifts that once reshaped the mobile phone industry. In 2007, Steve Jobs unveiled the first-generation iPhone, which few initially saw as a threat to Nokia. Within four years, Apple ’ s innovation redefined the global smartphone market. Vivo is now attempting a similar leap, leveraging three decades of R&D experience to enter the MR space, believing it has the potential to become the next-generation computing platform.Kevin Kelly, a noted futurist, described the rise of the "Mirrorworld" in his book The World After 5,000 Days — a digital-physical hybrid environment where MR headsets serve as the gateway. Vivo is positioning the Vision Explorer Edition to capture this emerging market, building on trends first highlighted by Apple with the Vision Pro, whose commercial reception fell short of expectations. Unlike Apple, Vivo emphasizes user experience over feature-heavy specifications.The Vivo Vision Explorer Edition addresses two key challenges that have historically hindered MR adoption: usefulness and usability. Today, MR remains primarily a tech enthusiast and B2B tool, with limited consumer-facing applications. Vivo ’ s headset aims to change that, offering immersive experiences for video, gaming, and office productivity. Users can enjoy dome-style video playback, mobile giant-screen cinema, spatial photography and videos, and large-scale gaming integration through PC connectivity. Spatial multitasking allows multiple applications to run simultaneously, supporting efficient workflows. Additionally, flagship Vivo phones such as the X100 Ultra and X200 Ultra serve as creative tools for spatial content, expanding the ecosystem.The headset ’ s hardware is built for performance and comfort. It features Micro-OLED displays, dual 8K resolution, a Pancake optical system, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ platform. Vivo has focused on ergonomics, using aerospace-grade aluminum alloy and other lightweight materials to reduce the device ’ s weight to just 398 grams. Multiple face mask designs and foam padding options ensure a customized fit for different users, developed in partnership with leading domestic universities.Beyond consumer applications, Vivo envisions MR as a core technology for home robotics. The rapid advancement of AI is enabling more capable robots, and demographic trends, including an aging population, are driving demand for household automation. Vivo ’ s robotics lab is exploring the integration of MR with AI to provide robots with enhanced perception and decision-making abilities, complementing partner-developed mechanical and motion systems. Chen Xiangyu, founder of IO-Al.tech, explained that MR devices allow robots to access rich data streams from human users, acting as both an interactive control interface and a data bridge.Vivo ’ s approach emphasizes gradual refinement. The Vision Explorer Edition will not immediately be available for purchase. Instead, the company is opening experience stations in select cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, to gather user f