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[[Microsoft HoloLens]] is a [[Augmented Reality]] [[device]] developed by [[Microsoft]]. It is part of the [[Windows Holographic]] [[AR Platform]] incorporated with [[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 high-definition virtual content or [[hologram]]s over real world objects.
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, [[#Gesture|gestures ]] and [[#Voice|voices]].
HoloLens was announced in Windows 10 Event on January 21st, 2015. The Development Edition was released on March 30, 2016 for $3,000 or £2,000.
