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Microsoft HoloLens is a [[Augmented Reality]] [[device]] developed by [[Microsoft]]. It is part of the [[Windows Holographic]] [[AR Platform]] incoporated wtih [[Windows 10]] OS. Similar to other [[OHMD]]s, HoloLens is a see through display worn over your eyes. Unlike [[Oculus Rift]] and [[Virtual Reality#Devices|VR Devices]], the eye-piece component of HoloLens is transparent and the headset requires neither wires nor smartphones. It is able to project virtual content over real world objects. One of the example Microsoft used was Windows-like interfaces were projected onto walls and furniture. Users can interact with these projections with gestures and voice commands.
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Microsoft HoloLens is a [[Augmented Reality]] [[device]] developed by [[Microsoft]]. It is part of the [[Windows Holographic]] [[AR Platform]] incoporated wtih [[Windows 10]] OS. Similar to other [[OHMD]]s, HoloLens is a see through display worn over your eyes. Unlike [[Oculus Rift]] and [[Virtual Reality#Devices|VR Devices]], the eye-piece component of HoloLens is transparent and the headset requires neither PC nor smartphone. It is able to project virtual content over real world objects. One of the example Microsoft used was Windows-like interfaces were projected onto walls and furniture. Users can interact with these projections with gestures and voice commands.
  
 
Microsoft HoloLens runs a self-contained Windows 10 computer. It features HD 3D optical head-mounted display, spatial sound projection and advanced sensors to allow its users to interact its AR applications through head movements, gestures and voices.  
 
Microsoft HoloLens runs a self-contained Windows 10 computer. It features HD 3D optical head-mounted display, spatial sound projection and advanced sensors to allow its users to interact its AR applications through head movements, gestures and voices.  
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The smartglass head-mounted display requires neither cords nor phones. It does not require connections to PC or Smartphone. It features a HD 3D [[optical head-mounted display]], spatial sound system along with various sensors.
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The smartglass head-mounted display requires neither cords nor phones. It features a HD 3D [[optical head-mounted display]], spatial sound system along with various sensors.
  
 
Sensors include head tracking, sound capture and an energy efficient depth camera with 120°×120° field of view.
 
Sensors include head tracking, sound capture and an energy efficient depth camera with 120°×120° field of view.

Revision as of 00:57, 1 May 2015

Microsoft HoloLens
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Basic Info
Type Augmented Reality
Subtype Optical head-mounted display
Developer Microsoft
Manufacturer Microsoft
Website Microsoft HoloLens
System
Operating System Windows 10
CPU Intel Cherry Trail Atom
Storage
Display
Image
Optics
Tracking
Rotational Tracking IMUs
Positional Tracking Depth Camera with 120°×120° FOV
Audio
Audio Spatial Sound
Connectivity
Device

Microsoft HoloLens is a Augmented Reality device developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Windows Holographic AR Platform incoporated wtih Windows 10 OS. Similar to other OHMDs, HoloLens is a see through display worn over your eyes. Unlike Oculus Rift and VR Devices, the eye-piece component of HoloLens is transparent and the headset requires neither PC nor smartphone. It is able to project virtual content over real world objects. One of the example Microsoft used was Windows-like interfaces were projected onto walls and furniture. Users can interact with these projections with gestures and voice commands.

Microsoft HoloLens runs a self-contained Windows 10 computer. It features HD 3D optical head-mounted display, spatial sound projection and advanced sensors to allow its users to interact its AR applications through head movements, gestures and voices.

HoloLens was announced in Windows 10 Event on January 21st, 2015.

Hardware

The smartglass head-mounted display requires neither cords nor phones. It features a HD 3D optical head-mounted display, spatial sound system along with various sensors.

Sensors include head tracking, sound capture and an energy efficient depth camera with 120°×120° field of view.

For processors, in addition to CPU and GPU, HoloLens will possess an HPU, holographic processing unit. HPU is a coprocessor that is dedicated to integrating real world and virtually generated content. It consolidates data and information from various sensors and digitally generated information and graphics.

Apps

HoloLens can project various Windows 10 Apps, programs and browsers onto walls and other objects.

Windows Holographic is Microsoft's AR platform incorporated in Windows 10 OS. Windows Holographic API is implemented in all devices running Windows 10 including smartphones and tablets.

Holo Studio allows the user to create 3D models used for 3D Printing. In addition to gesture commands it allow accepts voice commands.

HoloBuilder is a Augmented Reality version of Minecraft.

Developer

History

January 21, 2015 - Microsoft HoloLens was officially announced.

April 28, 2015 - First live stage presentation of the HoloLens.