Hololens 2
The HoloLens 2 is a transparent display headset from Microsoft. It has displays that are optical see-through.
It has a field of view of 52 degrees (43 by 29).[1]
The HoloLens 2 has an ARM processor.
You must have a Microsoft account to log in.
To fit the headset, you can dial the headset tighter or looser on the back. You can add an optional top band.
The HoloLens 2 tracks your hands and eyes. It does not come with a controller.
There are several different editions of the HoloLens 2:
- HoloLens 2 with Remote Assist
- HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition
- HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition with Remote Assist
- Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2
- HoloLens 2 Development Edition
A reviewer noted the memory of the HoloLens 2 - it can save your browser exactly where and how it was if you move or leave. It can also remember where you've placed annotation in your environment.[2]
Release and Pricing[edit]
The HoloLens 2 started shipping on Nov 7, 2019 for $3,500. It was, and continues to be, an enterprise-only headset.
Hardware[edit]
In the Box
- HoloLens 2 device
- Carrying case
- Overhead strap
- Microfiber cloth
- Charger
- USB-C cable
Specs
- HPU: Second-generation custom-built holographic processing unit
- Memory: 4-GB LPDDR4x system DRAM
- Storage: 64-GB UFS 2.1
Accessories[edit]
On Microsoft's website, you can purchase a HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset for over-ear sounds with passive noise cancellation.[5]
Apps[edit]
- Dynamic 365 Guides - includes templates to create instructions for repairing real-world things[6]
- Azure Remote Rendering - offloads some computing to the cloud which enables you to surpass the storage and rendering limitations of the stand-alone headset[6]
- Azure Spatial Anchors - lets you pin objects to places in the real world[6]
- Microsoft Mesh - allows you to visualize objects of people in the same, shared, virtual space[2]
Stores[edit]
You can purchase through the Microsoft Store, Insight, or SHI.
Developer[edit]
- Azure Kinect DK and other SDKs
- Azure Digital Twins
- Unity
History[edit]
- Spring 2021: HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition
- Nov 7 2019: HoloLens 2 Development Edition
- Nov 7 2019: HoloLens 2
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://virtualrealitytimes.com/2019/09/21/apples-ios-13-1-beta-code-sheds-spotlight-on-the-ar-headset-field-of-view/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.cnet.com/news/hands-on-at-home-with-microsofts-hololens-2/
- ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/
- ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/hardware#
- ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/hyperx-cloud-ii-gaming-headset-red/8pc2qjgpp29z
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/24/18235460/microsoft-hololens-2-price-specs-mixed-reality-ar-vr-business-work-features-mwc-2019