F, Founder of Play For Dream, shares how startups can turn lightweight VR into a superpower. Designing not one perfect headset, but the perfect headset for one perfect moment—whether that's your commute, workout, or downtime.

Q: Lightweight split-type VR is the future trend. For VR startups with limited resources, what new opportunities are hidden here that big companies overlook?

F: This is an excellent question that gets to the heart of a core industry paradox: does a paradigm shift stifle innovation or catalyze it? My answer is the latter.

The era of lightweight split-type VR is not a death knell for startups; rather, it opens up new lanes for "asymmetric advantage."

Big companies' "do-it-all" products inherently involve hidden compromises in every life scenario, and this is precisely where focused innovation finds its opportunity.

The key is to abandon the quest to design "one device that fits all life scenarios" and instead think about crafting bespoke forms for high-frequency, niche use cases.

A few examples come to mind:

The "Commute & Media" Scenario: The head-worn unit should be supremely minimalist, resembling a slightly thicker pair of smart glasses. Priority is on style and quick wearability, with materials that are sweat-resistant and easy to clean.

The "Living Room Fitness" Scenario: These demands reinforced anti-slip, sweat-proof structures and active cooling vents. The industrial design language should be dynamic and project stability, potentially even involving co-designs with activewear brands.

The "Bedroom Immersion" Scenario: The goal here is comfort for reclined or lying-down viewing. This might require adjustable-angle temples or a soft overhead strap, with materials focused on skin-friendliness and breathability.

While large companies strive to build the "universal Swiss Army knife," startups can create a suite of "exquisite tools, each dedicated to a specific moment in daily life."

This is, at its core, the victory of "contextual experience" over "generic functionality."