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Microsoft Reveals HoloLens 2 with More than 2x Field of View & 47 Pixels per-Degree

Road to VR

Microsoft today revealed HoloLens 2 at MWC 2019 in Barcelona. Image courtesy Microsoft. HoloLens 2 also brings hand-tracking which goes much further than the coarse gesture control in the original headset. Image courtesy Microsoft. For comparison, contemporary VR headsets like Vive Pro are around 16 PPD.

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Developing Better Haptics With Interhaptics

ARPost

Haptics require hardware but they also require software. The other product is an “interaction builder” for creating gesture controls. These controls are showcased to many XR users in a gaming environment but have huge practical implications in enterprise training. However, that’s only half the story. Interaction Demo Bow.

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How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

XR Today - Virtual Reality

How can the right combination of hardware and software instantly transport us into a new world? Using a combination of hardware and software, VR solutions replace our real-world view with a computer-generated alternative. Now, innovators have transformed virtual reality experiences with low-latency software and upgraded hardware.

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AR and MR Headsets and Glasses 2019 and 2020 Overview

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Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 is one of the most advanced MR headsets on the market. While there’s an affordable leasing option, Microsoft prioritizes working with companies and serious developers. While there’s an affordable leasing option, Microsoft prioritizes working with companies and serious developers.

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NoUI/ Zero UI Concept: What Can Stimulate AR and VR Further Development?

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There is a big difference between VR-helmets (or AR-glasses) with controllers and ones that can be controlled by hand gestures. Gestural interface; Source: Shutterstock.com. Same goes for gesture control, it is basically used for video game industry only. And that’s it.

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AR Smart Glasses: Expert Roundtable

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

To explore the growing AR smartglasses market, XR Today gathered four leading industry minds representing AR hardware and software providers providing immersive solutions to a diverse range of end-users. Regular software updates and security patches help guard against new threats.

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How Will Xiaomi’s AR Smart Glasses Square Up with Rivals?

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

With Qualcomm’s industry-leading Snapdragon Spaces platform , Xiaomi can also develop programmes on OpenXR and Microsoft’s MRTK toolkit. Regarding hand tracking, Xiaomi’s latest AR smart glasses boast micro gesture controls, leading to enhanced human-computer interfacing (HCI) capabilities.

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