The Lego Smart Brick, recently featured at CES 2026, captivated audiences with its immersive VR capabilities demonstrated by Lego designer Maarten Simons. The Verge’s senior editor provided readers with a unique opportunity to virtually experience the same tech demo through a 15-minute uncut video filmed at the event.
Equipped with a Qoocam Q3 Ultra camera modified for VR180 capture by Siyang Qi, the video offers a spatial stereoscopic 3D experience compatible with VR headsets like Meta Quest. Viewers can interact with the video on various devices, adjusting the perspective through tapping or sensor movements.
For optimal viewing on a Quest headset, users can access the video via the provided links and adjust the resolution settings for enhanced clarity. Despite being recorded and uploaded in 8K resolution, YouTube may currently limit the playback resolution.
The potential for VR180 content excites subscribers, although the complexity of video production poses challenges. The accessibility and immersive nature of such technology hint at a promising future for experiential content creation.
Source: The Verge