Even though it took a while until it was confirmed, we knew all along that Microsoft would unveil the HoloLens 2. That is the next-generation “mixed reality” headset from the company which is hoped to change “the way work gets done.”
Compared to the original, Microsoft says it will be more comfortable and immersive, as well as provide “industry-leading value out of the box.” Its predecessor did not give an exact figure, but HoloLens 2 has more than double the field, but it never changes the 47 pixels per degree of sight. The experienced has been compared by the company with jumping from a 720p television to a 2K set for each eye. The device will track your retinas to know what are you looking at precisely.
A new “time-of-flight” depth sensor is used by HoloLens 2, and some fancy algorithms will track your hands without using controllers. Some interesting things were happening during a live demonstration of the device.
Microsoft finally unveiled its “mixed reality” headset, HoloLens 2
Various applications were yanked by Microsoft employee in 3D space such as a virtual piano and then the company’s take on Slack and Facebook Workplace, Microsoft Teams. Depending on what you want you can either use an entire fist or a single finger to push buttons and other interface elements that stay mid-air.
Thanks to its carbon fiber material the new “mixed reality” headset, HoloLens 2, should be more comfortable for you to wear, taking into consideration the fact that Microsoft has also improved thermal management. Similar to PlayStation VR, for tightening the main headband you will use dial and if you want to quickly concentrate on something else you can flip up the main visor.
Microsoft still targets enterprise customers with the HoloLens 2, and they were not shy to show that during the Mobile World Congress as the company went all in on how the new “mixed reality” headset would help businesses.
Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post. In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.