Microsoft’s HoloLens, which the company unveiled at its Redmond, Wash., headquarters last week, is a sleek, futuristic headset with transparent lenses. You can see the world around you, but suddenly that world is transformed — with 3D objects floating in midair, virtual screens on the wall and your living room covered in virtual characters.
Microsoft’s HoloLens produce 3D images that only the wearer can see. As a HoloLens wearer, you’ll still see the real world in front of you. You can walk around and talk to others just as you would in the real world.
The goggles will track your movements, watch your gaze and transform what you see by blasting light at your eyes. Because the device tracks where you are, you can use hand gestures to interact with the 3D images.
Ultimately the HoloLens is the computer reimagined in a more natural way. The beauty of this is that instead of an alternative reality ( Oculus Rift ) the HoloLens offers a blend of the real world and that of the computing world. Maybe this is where google glass missed a trick?
Microsoft is already working with creators and developers all over the world on exciting new holographic experiences. They are always looking for more collaboration and inclusion in the development of this mammoth project you can participate in this journey by signing up here.
