The LG G5 was formalized a few hours ago and also brings its share of accessories, let's go back to 3 of them: the LG 360 CAM, the LG 360 VR and the LG Rolling Bot, which are a bit out of the ordinary.
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LG 360 CAM: a 360-degree camera
Let's start with the LG 360 CAM is a 360 dual lens camera that pairs with the LG G5 in Bluetooth, it has a native 4GB storage, expandable via microSD, a 1200 mAh battery and two 13MP cameras that can form flat or spherical images of 16 MP.
Each camera captures a 200-degree image around it and the handset of both gives a 360 image. The object supports the video in 2K and is supported by YouTube 360 and Google Street View. Images and videos are stored locally on the LG 360 CAM before being transferred to the G5, which supports real-time camera previews.
LG 360 VR: the lightest virtual reality headset on the market
Regarding the LG 360 VR, it is a virtual reality headset that connects to the G5 with a USB Type C cable, it can be controlled via headphones or phone. Because it is connected to the G5, the helmet is smaller and lighter than other helmets because it weighs only 118 grams, the firm indicates that it can be worn longer than the others.
The lenses measure 1.88 inches with a resolution of 960 x 720, which gives it a density of 639 ppi, LG tells us that this corresponds to watching a 130-inch TV to 2 meters, you can also plug headphones on the G5 if it is connected to it. Remember that the G5 is the first modular smartphone.
There's an "OK" and "Back" button on the headset, but you can do the same on the G5 via normal pressure or a little longer on the screen. Your favorite movies can be watched on the headset.
LG Rolling Bot: a spherical robot for home automation
The LG Rolling Bot is a spherical robot, smaller than a football, and contains a camera, a speaker, and can be used to manage your home's equipment.
If you wish, you can relive the LG MWC 2016 conference. What do you think of these accessories?