Apple MR headset

Not so long ago it became known that the notorious Apple brand decided to introduce an MR headset in the near future.

What is new technology

Mixed Reality is mixed reality. We can say that this is a transition between VR to AR.

Now the MR headset is not perfect enough to demonstrate full-fledged augmented reality, because the effects are superimposed on the real world.

But in this case, there is a feature in the form of switching from VR to AR, since here augmented reality is formed using cameras in the device itself.

Mode switching

At the moment, it is not known what the name of the MR headset will be and whether there will be the same digital crown as in the company’s headphones. But there will definitely not be a vibration response, such as in a watch. The crown will simply act as a switch between modes.

User view

The angle of view is 120 degrees, and here the resolution is 4K per eye. And the developer found a place for prescription lenses, they are magnetized to the headset.

In total, there are more than a dozen cameras in the headset, at least 2 will follow the eyes. And the picture being taken will be displayed on an external display, which is why the isolation effect is an order of magnitude smaller.

Control

To date, it is not completely clear whether there will be any controller. Devices will be able to read the movements of both legs and arms thanks to various sensors. In this regard, both the hands and fingers of the user will be displayed. And everything is exactly as it happens in reality, without the presence of gloves, which is an additional plus.

Appearance

The design has been known for a long time, a couple of years ago the first publication was published. Initially, they thought that the straps would be removable, but after a while they abandoned this. This is due to the difficulty with nutrition. Here the battery will be located on the belt. The main material used is silicone, from which the strap and headband are made. And the straps serve to fix the power cable. And on a removable version, this is problematic to implement.

At the same time, the company uses expensive materials in its work, which allows to reduce weight and make use as convenient as possible.

As for the battery, it is connected with a special magnetic cable. But the charge is only enough for a couple of days of use. It won’t be hard to change it.

What do you need to know about content?

So far, the main purpose of the headset is not clear, because now there is no real talk about games. The main aspect will be in videoconferencing with digital authors, which is achieved thanks to the headset.

Of course, the headset will interact with devices from the manufacturer, so that it will be possible to create three-dimensional models. There are also plans to ensure compatibility with games.