Microsoft HoloLens 

By: Matthew Jordan

Overview 

  • Video
  • What is HoloLens
  • How does it work
  • Potential applications
  • Who is using it
  • Benefits 
  • Weaknesses
  • Conclusion
  • Questions

What is HoloLens

  • The HoloLens is an augmented reality hardware device developed by Microsoft. 
  • HoloLens uses your surroundings to adapt to and improve your experience 

How does it work?

  • The HoloLens utilizes multiple  depth detecting cameras and a lens that captures the projectors image and displays it back to the user.

Potential applications

  • Gaming
  • Video chatting
  • Instructional videos
  • Education
  • 3D modeling 
  • Augmentation of daily life 

Who is using it?

  • NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
    • Used to explore Mars's terrain
  • Case Western Reserve University
    • Exploration of the human body
  • Thyssenkrupp Elevators
    • Used to Skype during service calls
  • Legendary Entertainment
    • Promote movies by having AR characters
  • Autodesk
    • 3D modeling 
  • Ford 
    • Used to design new cars 
  • Lowe's
    • Used in showroom

Benefits 

  • The HoloLens can be adapted to your daily life
  • Cord free interface
  • No controller required
  • Little to no motion sickness (0- 2)
  • Does not seclude you from outside world
  • No PC needed to run it 

Drawbacks

  • Not open to public yet
  • Lighting may affect experience
  • Must be charged
  • Bulky design
  • Video chat camera?
  • Lack of software library

Similar products 

  • Google Glass
  • Magic Leap
  • Meta 2

Questions?

References 

  • https://www.theverge.com/2016/4/6/11376442/microsoft-hololens-holograms-parts-teardown-photos-hands-on
  • https://www.nanalyze.com/2017/01/6-companies-using-microsoft-hololens/
  • https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/21/16343354/microsoft-hololens-ford-augmented-reality
  • https://www.popsci.com/microsoft-wants-you-believe-holograms
  • https://news.microsoft.com/mshololens_creativea_design01-05390_cmyk_3x2/
  • https://news.microsoft.com/europe/features/microsoft-hololens-comes-to-europe/
  • https://next.reality.news/news/whats-difference-between-hololens-meta-2-magic-leap-0181804/
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