CHM Revolution

Date Introduced

1968

Photographer

Richards, Mark

Dimensions

overall: 5 x 16 x 12 in

Manufacturer

Harvard University

Copyright Owner

© Mark Richards

Location

United States

Keywords

Video; Monitor; Damocles; Sword; Output

Object ID

X1044.90

This ungainly device was probably the first head-mounted stereoscopic display. It was called the Sword of Damocles, because it was suspended from the ceiling to reduce the weight pressing on the wearer’s head.