Microsoft HoloLens

Introduction

•Microsoft HoloLens is a smart glass which is the first cordless, self-contained holographic computer running on Windows 10.

•The HoloLens is similar to Google Glass in that it uses AR technology.

What is a Hologram?

A hologram is an object like any other object in the real world, with only one difference: instead of being made of physical matter, a hologram is made entirely of light.

What is Microsoft HoloLens ?

   •Microsoft HoloLens is the first holographic computer, powered by Windows 10.

   •It is completely unattached ( no wires, phones, or connection to a PC needed).

   •Microsoft HoloLens is a fully untethered, holographic computer that uses holographic computing and consists of HPU (Holographic Processing Unit).

What is Augmented and Virtual Reality?

•Virtual Reality:- Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated scenario that simulates experience. It is replacing the real world object with the virtual one.

•Augmented Reality:- It is an extra dimension over VR since it can show the real world around wearer with graphic overlaid.

•AR alters one’s perception of seeing the real world objects and provides transparency with the real world to the VR.

Augmented Reality vs Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

Inside the HoloLens

 1.Camera

2.Computer

3.Lenses

4.Vent

5.Sensor

6.Buttons

Parts of HoloLens

•Camera:- The project HoloLens depth camera has a field of vision that spans 120 by 120 degree, so it can sense what your hands are doing even when they are nearly outstretched.

•Computer:-HoloLens is not just a visor connected to a computer, it is a computer on its own. HoloLens contain CPU, battery, GPU and first of its kind HPU (holographic processing unit). 18 sensors flood the brain of the device with terabyte of data every seconds.

•Lenses:-Microsoft HoloLens has two display. They are transparent so that wearer can see the real world behind virtual object. Then the photons enter the two lenses(one for each eye), where they ricochet between layers of glasses before finally hitting of wearer eye.

•Vent:-The device is more powerful than a laptop but won’t overheat- warm air flows to the sides, where it vents up and out.

•Sensor:-Sensor track where the wearer is looking and adjust the display. Motion sensor detect wearers movement. Wearer also give gesture as input sensor enables the tracking of user movement.

•Buttons:-On the right side buttons allow user to adjust the volume and to control the contrast of the hologram.

Working of Microsoft HoloLens?

•Microsoft HoloLens has User Interface so it takes voice , gaze and gestures as input command.

•Now projection of hologram, for projection HoloLens use the HUE(head up display) method two Nano projector located at each side of head and semi transparent visor which reflect the image as light on users eye.

Windows 10 ™

Windows 10 is first platform to support Holographic Computing with APIs that enable gaze,gesture,voice and environmental understanding on untethered device.

Features

A New Reality

Live Demonstration of Microsoft HoloLens

Live Demostration of Windows Holographic, An Augmented Reality User Interface Hologram Building a Quad Rotors Holographics goggles Windows 10.

Advantage of Microsoft HoloLens

•Easy to wear and use.

•Sensitive and responsive to the presence of people.

•HoloLens can be used in army battlefield , where detailed instruction can be given to the untrained person in the midst of combat.

•A useful technology for a Designing & Futuristic Innovations.

•A spectacle based computer to reside directly on your eyes rather than your pocket.

How is it different from Google glass?

•HoloLens completely different from Google glass. Google glass was design to perform the function of Smartphone. Like a phone it support Apps, take photos and video so basically its a expensive version of handheld device.

•Google glass support virtual reality where user disconnect with real world but in HoloLens user, see the real world in front of them. They can walk around and talk to others without worrying about bumping into walls.

Disadvantage of Microsoft HoloLens

•Can be easily damaged or broken.

•User will have a tough time taking care of it.

•It may lead to accident while driving.

•Privacy concerns will arise in time.

  Conclusion

•Holographic computing experiences with Microsoft HoloLens are different from existing experiences, such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

•HoloLens looks incredibly exciting, but what we've seen so far is a glimpse into the future.

•The team is working with creators and developers all over the world on exciting new holographic experienices.

•The era of holographic computing is here. When you change the way you see the world, you can change the world you see.