Microsoft HoloLens

Microsoft HoloLens
Also known asProject Baraboo (during the development period)
DeveloperMicrosoft
ManufacturerMicrosoft
Product familyWindows 10
TypeMixed reality augmented reality head-mounted display smartglasses
Generation2
Release date
  • March 30, 2016 (2016-03-30) (Development Edition)

(Development Edition 2) announced May 2, 2019

  • N/A (Consumer version)
Introductory price$3,000[1]
$5,000 (Commercial Suite)[2]
Operating systemWindows Mixed Reality
CPUIntel Atom x5-Z8100 (1GHz)
Memory
Storage64 GB (flash memory)
Display2.3 megapixel widescreen head-mounted display
SoundSpatial sound technology
Input
Controller inputGestural commands via sensors and HPU
Camera2.4 MP
TouchpadSide Panel
Connectivity
PlatformWindows 10
Mass579 g (1.28 lb)
SuccessorHoloLens 2
WebsiteOfficial website

Microsoft HoloLens is an augmented reality (AR)/mixed reality (MR) headset developed and manufactured by Microsoft. HoloLens runs the Windows Mixed Reality platform under the Windows 10 operating system. Some of the positional tracking technology used in HoloLens can trace its lineage to the Microsoft Kinect, an accessory for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Xbox One game consoles that was introduced in 2010.[3]

The pre-production version of HoloLens, the Development Edition, shipped on March 30, 2016, and is targeted to developers in the United States and Canada for a list price of $3000[4][5] which allowed hobbyist, professionals, and corporations to participate in the pre-production version of HoloLens.[6] Samsung and Asus have extended an offer to Microsoft to help produce their own mixed-reality products, in collaboration with Microsoft, based around the concept and hardware on HoloLens.[7][8] On October 12, 2016, Microsoft announced global expansion of HoloLens and publicized that HoloLens would be available for preorder in Australia, Ireland, France, Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.[9] There is also a commercial suite (similar to a pro edition of Windows), with enterprise features such as BitLocker security. As of May 2017, the suite sold for US$5,000.[2] Microsoft has decided to rent the Hololens without clients making the full investment. Microsoft partners with a company called Absorbents to give the service of HoloLens rental.[10]

HoloLens 2 was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on February 24, 2019,[11] and was available on preorder at $3,500.[12][13]

  1. ^ Pandher, Gurmeet Singh (March 2, 2016). "Microsoft HoloLens Preorders: Price, Specs Of The Augmented Reality Headset". The Bitbag. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Buy Microsoft HoloLens Commercial Suite - Microsoft Store". Microsoft Store. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Mcbride, Sarah (May 23, 2016). "With HoloLens, Microsoft aims to avoid Google's mistakes". Reuters. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
  4. ^ Shaban, Hamza (September 2, 2014). "Microsoft announces Windows Holographic with HoloLens headset". The Verge. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  5. ^ "Introducing the Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition". Microsoft. Retrieved October 7, 2015. We will work to get devices out as quickly as possible. As soon as additional devices are available, more accepted applicants will be invited to purchase.
  6. ^ "Announcing Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition open for pre-order, shipping March 30". February 29, 2016.
  7. ^ Kim Yoo-chul (May 13, 2015). "Samsung seeks partnership with Microsoft for hololens". The Korea Times. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  8. ^ Tibken, Shara (October 19, 2015). "Asus mulls HoloLens augmented-reality glasses of its own". Wearable Tech. CNET. Archived from the original on April 16, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  9. ^ "Microsoft announces global expansion for HoloLens". Microsoft News Centre Australia. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  10. ^ Lucas, Matney (February 14, 2018). "Microsoft's HoloLens is now available to rent". Techcrunch.
  11. ^ "Microsoft's new $3,500 HoloLens 2 headset means business". cnn.com. February 24, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  12. ^ "HoloLens 2 pricing and preorder". Microsoft. February 24, 2019.
  13. ^ "HoloLens 2 AR announced for $3,500, available to preorder now, ships later this year". CNET. February 24, 2019.

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