Microsoft introduced revolutionary mixed reality glasses
The headset of mixed reality has long been not considered another device for entertainment. For example, the revolutionary HoloLens 2 device from the American IT giant Microsoft can become an indispensable assistant for the implementation of business processes, design and even construction work. But first things first.
The second headset model shown at MWC 2019 could become a fundamentally new standard in the mixed reality device industry. The new device received an increased field of view, which is able to cover a space twice as large as what was available in the previous model. In this case, the picture will remain the highest quality with a density of 47 pixels per degree of view.
According to representatives of Microsoft, HoloLens 2 received the function of tracking the user's gaze. This will help to more accurately determine what the person’s attention is focused on in a virtual environment. In addition, the headset was equipped with the latest time-of-flight depth sensor, which, together with the machine learning software algorithms developed by the corporation, will be able to track gestures in three-dimensional space without the use of additional controllers.
Despite the decent equipment already out of the box, Microsoft continues to work with many companies in terms of developing software to expand the functionality of their headset. For example, the Spatial application allows you to organize full-fledged collaboration on projects in virtual space remotely. In addition, the corporation will allow other developers to make design changes to their device. So, Trimble has already upgraded its version of HoloLens 2, turning it into a helmet that can be worn on construction sites during the design of buildings.
The release of new items on sale is scheduled for this year. However, despite all the above advantages, the price of a HoloLens 2 headset makes you think. The device will cost $ 3500, which is $ 500 more expensive than the previous model.
The second headset model shown at MWC 2019 could become a fundamentally new standard in the mixed reality device industry. The new device received an increased field of view, which is able to cover a space twice as large as what was available in the previous model. In this case, the picture will remain the highest quality with a density of 47 pixels per degree of view.
According to representatives of Microsoft, HoloLens 2 received the function of tracking the user's gaze. This will help to more accurately determine what the person’s attention is focused on in a virtual environment. In addition, the headset was equipped with the latest time-of-flight depth sensor, which, together with the machine learning software algorithms developed by the corporation, will be able to track gestures in three-dimensional space without the use of additional controllers.
Despite the decent equipment already out of the box, Microsoft continues to work with many companies in terms of developing software to expand the functionality of their headset. For example, the Spatial application allows you to organize full-fledged collaboration on projects in virtual space remotely. In addition, the corporation will allow other developers to make design changes to their device. So, Trimble has already upgraded its version of HoloLens 2, turning it into a helmet that can be worn on construction sites during the design of buildings.
The release of new items on sale is scheduled for this year. However, despite all the above advantages, the price of a HoloLens 2 headset makes you think. The device will cost $ 3500, which is $ 500 more expensive than the previous model.
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