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{{Device Infobox
|name = Microsoft HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise AR]]
|Platform = [[Windows Holographic]]
|Creator = [[Microsoft]]
|Developer = [[Microsoft]]
|Manufacturer = [[Microsoft]]
|Announcement Date = October 2020
|Release Date = December 2020
|Price = $4,950
|Website = https://www.microsoft.com/hololens
|Versions = HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition
|Requires = None (self-contained)
|Predecessor = [[Microsoft HoloLens 2]]
|Successor = None
|Operating System = [[Windows Holographic]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 850]] + HPU 2.0
|CPU = Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 (octa-core)
|GPU = Adreno 630
|HPU = Microsoft Holographic Processing Unit 2.0
|Storage = 64GB
|Memory = 4GB RAM
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Waveguide optics (holographic)
|Subpixel Layout = N/A
|Peak Brightness = >500 nits
|Resolution = 2048 × 1080 per eye (2K)
|Pixel Density = ~47 PPD
|Refresh Rate = 60Hz
|Persistence = N/A
|Field of View = 52° diagonal
|Horizontal FoV = ~43°
|Vertical FoV = ~29°
|Average Pixel Density = ~47 PPD
|Peak Pixel Density = ~47 PPD
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = See-through holographic waveguide
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Automatic (eye tracking based)
|Adjustable Diopter = No (glasses compatible)
|Passthrough = Native see-through (AR)
|Tracking = 6DoF inside-out (SLAM)
|Tracking Frequency = N/A
|Base Stations = None required
|Eye Tracking = Yes
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = Yes (fully articulated)
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes
|Positional Tracking = Yes
|Update Rate = 60Hz
|Tracking Volume = Room-scale
|Play Space = Mobile AR
|Latency = <25ms
|Audio = Integrated spatial speakers
|Microphone = Yes (5 microphones)
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes
|Camera = 8MP photo/video camera
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C
|Ports = USB-C, 3.5mm audio
|Wired Video = No
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth 5.0
|Power = Internal battery
|Battery Capacity = N/A
|Battery Life = 2-3 hours (active use)
|Charge Time = <65 minutes
|Dimensions = ~270mm × 200mm × 120mm
|Weight = 566g
|Material = Ruggedized plastic
|Headstrap = Flip-up visor with dial adjustment
|Haptics = No
|Color = Black
|Sensors = 4× visible light cameras, 2× IR cameras, depth sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
|Input = Gesture recognition, voice commands, gaze, Bluetooth clicker
|Compliance = ISO 14644-1 Class 5, UL Class I Division 2, FCC, CE, IP66
}}

The '''Microsoft HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition''' is a ruggedized variant of the [[Microsoft HoloLens 2]] designed for regulated environments, announced in October 2020 and released in December 2020 at a price of $4,950. The Industrial Edition features the same core technology as the standard HoloLens 2—including 2K resolution waveguide displays, fully articulated hand tracking, eye tracking, and the Snapdragon 850 + HPU 2.0 processing system—but adds critical certifications for industrial deployment: ISO 14644-1 Class 5 clean room compatibility, UL Class I Division 2 hazardous location certification for environments with flammable gases or vapors, and IP66 dust and water resistance. Enhanced with specialized materials that can be cleaned with 70% isopropyl alcohol and backed by a 2-year warranty with Rapid Replacement Program, the Industrial Edition enables mixed reality deployment in pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, oil and gas operations, and other regulated industries.

== History and Development ==

=== HoloLens 2 Foundation ===
Base platform:
* November 2019 release
* Second-generation HoloLens
* Enterprise focus
* Mixed reality leader

=== Industrial Demand ===
Market need:
* Clean room requirements
* Hazardous environments
* Industrial certification gaps
* Customer requests

=== October 2020 Announcement ===
Product reveal:
* New certifications
* Rugged materials
* December availability
* $4,950 pricing

=== Regulated Industries ===
Target markets:
* Pharmaceutical
* Semiconductor
* Oil and gas
* Chemical processing

== Design Philosophy ==

=== Certified Rugged ===
Industrial grade:
* Clean room compatible
* Hazardous location safe
* Water/dust resistant
* Professional environments

=== Same Core Technology ===
HoloLens 2 base:
* Identical display system
* Same processing
* Same tracking
* Same software

=== Enterprise Support ===
Professional backing:
* 2-year warranty
* Rapid replacement
* Enterprise support
* Minimized downtime

== Certifications ==

=== ISO 14644-1 Class 5 ===
Clean room rating:
* Particle controlled environment
* Pharmaceutical manufacturing
* Semiconductor fabrication
* Medical device production

=== UL Class I Division 2 ===
Hazardous location:
* Groups A, B, C, D
* Flammable gases/vapors
* Not normally ignitable
* Oil and gas operations

=== IP66 Rating ===
Environmental protection:
* Dust tight (6)
* Powerful water jets (6)
* Better than standard HoloLens 2
* Industrial environments

== Display Technology ==

=== Holographic Waveguide ===
Same as HoloLens 2:
* '''Resolution''': 2K per eye
* '''FOV''': 52° diagonal
* '''Brightness''': >500 nits
* See-through holographics

=== Visual Quality ===
Enterprise adequate:
* 2× FOV vs HoloLens 1
* Clear holograms
* Good in various lighting
* Professional quality

== Processing ==

=== Snapdragon 850 + HPU 2.0 ===
Dual processor:
* '''Main CPU''': Snapdragon 850
* '''HPU''': Holographic Processing Unit 2.0
* '''RAM''': 4GB
* '''Storage''': 64GB

=== HPU 2.0 ===
AI coprocessor:
* Hand tracking processing
* Eye tracking processing
* Spatial mapping
* Real-time AI

== Tracking ==

=== 6DoF Spatial Tracking ===
Inside-out SLAM:
* No external sensors
* Room-scale mapping
* Persistent anchors
* Accurate positioning

=== Hand Tracking ===
Fully articulated:
* All finger tracking
* Natural interaction
* No controllers needed
* Gesture recognition

=== Eye Tracking ===
Gaze detection:
* Automatic IPD
* Iris recognition
* Interaction method
* Analytics capable

== Physical Design ==

=== Ruggedized Materials ===
Industrial grade:
* Enhanced materials
* 70% isopropyl cleanable
* Durable construction
* Decontamination safe

=== Flip-Up Visor ===
Practical design:
* Quick real-world access
* No removal needed
* Industrial practical
* Standard HoloLens 2 design

=== Weight ===
Same as standard:
* 566g
* Well balanced
* Dial adjustment
* Extended wear capable

=== Passive Cooling ===
Silent operation:
* No fans
* Clean room compatible
* Quiet environments
* Reliable operation

== Battery ==

=== Internal Battery ===
Same specifications:
* 2-3 hours active use
* 2 weeks standby
* <65 minutes full charge
* USB-C charging

=== Operational While Charging ===
Continuous use:
* Full function while charging
* Extended operations
* Industrial workflow
* No downtime

== Audio ==

=== Spatial Speakers ===
Built-in audio:
* Spatial audio positioning
* Hear environment
* Communication capable
* Professional quality

=== 5 Microphones ===
Voice capture:
* Voice commands
* "Hey Cortana"
* Communication
* Far-field pickup

== Warranty and Support ==

=== 2-Year Warranty ===
Extended coverage:
* Double standard warranty
* Enterprise commitment
* Industrial use protection
* Confidence building

=== Rapid Replacement Program ===
Minimal downtime:
* Advanced exchange
* Expedited shipping
* Business continuity
* Enterprise support

== Use Cases ==

=== Clean Room Manufacturing ===
Pharmaceutical/semiconductor:
* ISO Class 5 compatible
* No particles generated
* Hands-free instructions
* Quality assurance

=== Hazardous Environments ===
Oil and gas:
* Class I Div 2 certified
* Remote expert access
* Safety guidance
* Inspection support

=== Maintenance Operations ===
Industrial service:
* Hands-free documentation
* Remote assistance
* Procedure guidance
* Training support

=== Quality Control ===
Inspection applications:
* Visual overlays
* Measurement tools
* Documentation
* Compliance support

== Software Platform ==

=== Windows Holographic ===
Same platform:
* Dynamics 365 Guides
* Dynamics 365 Remote Assist
* Custom applications
* Azure integration

=== Enterprise Features ===
Management capabilities:
* Mobile device management
* Azure Active Directory
* Enterprise deployment
* Security features

== Comparison with Standard HoloLens 2 ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! HoloLens 2 !! HoloLens 2 Industrial
|-
| Price || $3,500 || $4,950
|-
| Clean Room || No certification || ISO 14644-1 Class 5
|-
| Hazardous Location || No || UL Class I Division 2
|-
| IP Rating || Limited || IP66
|-
| Cleanable || Standard || 70% isopropyl alcohol
|-
| Warranty || 1 year || 2 years
|-
| Rapid Replacement || No || Yes
|-
| Display || 2K per eye || 2K per eye
|-
| FOV || 52° || 52°
|-
| Weight || 566g || 566g
|}

== Strengths and Limitations ==

=== Strengths ===
* Clean room certified (ISO Class 5)
* Hazardous location certified (Class I Div 2)
* IP66 water/dust resistance
* 70% isopropyl cleanable
* 2-year warranty
* Rapid replacement program
* Same excellent HoloLens 2 technology

=== Limitations ===
* Premium price ($4,950)
* Same FOV as standard (52°)
* Same battery life (2-3 hours)
* Heavy (566g)
* Limited availability
* Specialized market

== Technical Specifications Summary ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || Waveguide, 2K per eye
|-
| FOV || 52° diagonal
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon 850 + HPU 2.0
|-
| Memory || 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF inside-out
|-
| Hand Tracking || Fully articulated
|-
| Eye Tracking || Yes
|-
| Certifications || ISO 14644-1 Class 5, UL Class I Div 2, IP66
|-
| Battery || 2-3 hours active
|-
| Weight || 566g
|-
| Warranty || 2 years + Rapid Replacement
|-
| Price || $4,950
|}

== See Also ==
* [[Microsoft]]
* [[Microsoft HoloLens 2]]
* [[Microsoft HoloLens 1]]
* [[Enterprise AR]]
* [[Mixed Reality]]
* [[Clean Room AR]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:AR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Mixed Reality]]
[[Category:Microsoft]]
[[Category:Enterprise AR]]
[[Category:Industrial AR]]
[[Category:2020s AR]]

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