RealWear HMT-1
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| RealWear HMT-1 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Assisted Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | Enterprise AR |
| Platform | Android 10 AOSP with WearHF |
| Developer | RealWear |
| Manufacturer | RealWear |
| Release Date | 2018 |
| Price | ~$2,500 USD |
| Website | https://www.realwear.com/ |
| Successor | RealWear Navigator 500 |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 32 GB Flash |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Display | |
| Display | 854x480 LCD (24-bit) |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 20° |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Noise-canceling microphones (95 dBA) |
| Camera | 16 MP (optical image stabilization) |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Device | |
| Weight | 380g |
The RealWear HMT-1 (Head-Mounted Tablet) is an industrial assisted reality head-mounted display developed by RealWear, released in 2018. The world's first hands-free Android tablet-class wearable computer for industrial workers, the HMT-1 features 100% voice-controlled operation that works in noise up to 95 dBA, a boom-mounted micro display appearing like a 7-inch tablet at arm's length, and rugged construction surviving 2-meter drops and IP66 water exposure. Supporting 17 languages with offline voice recognition, the HMT-1 became the market leader in industrial wearables for remote assistance, work instructions, and documentation in manufacturing, field service, and hazardous environments.
History and Development
RealWear launched the HMT-1 in 2018, pioneering the assisted reality category for industrial workers who need heads-up information without blocking their view of the real world. The HMT-1 quickly became the market leader in industrial wearables, with deployments across oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, and other heavy industries. The device was succeeded by the RealWear Navigator 500 with improved specifications while maintaining the voice-first design philosophy.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Micro display below line of sight:
- 854x480 resolution (24-bit LCD)
- 20° field of view
- 1-meter focal depth
- Appears like 7-inch tablet at arm's length
- Below line of sight (non-obstructive)
- Industrial dashboard design
- There when needed, out of way otherwise
Voice Control
100% hands-free operation:
- Digital directional microphones
- Noise cancellation up to 95 dBA
- 17 languages supported
- Offline voice recognition
- No internet required
- Applications controlled via voice
- Natural command structure
Supported Languages
German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Polish, Indonesian, Taiwanese, Dutch, Czech
Processing
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
- 3 GB RAM
- 32 GB Flash storage
- Android 10 AOSP with WearHF
Camera
- 16 MP camera
- Optical image stabilization
- 1080p video @ 30fps
- Photo capture
- Barcode scanning
Ruggedness
Industrial-grade durability:
- IP66 rated (water jets, dust)
- 2-meter drop resistance onto concrete (any angle)
- MIL-STD-810G compliant
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C
- Heavy seas/powerful jets protection
- Dust-tight
Battery
Extended runtime with hot-swap:
- 8+ hours battery life
- Removable battery
- Hot-swappable (warm swap during operation)
- No reboot required for battery change
- Power manager integrated
Build
Adjustable boom arm design:
- 380g weight
- 6 degrees of freedom adjustment
- Up/down, left/right, forward/back
- Left or right eye dominant use
- Compatible with:
- Safety helmets
- Safety caps
- Safety goggles
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth (primary or secondary mode)
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS
- 3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope
Enterprise Applications
Remote Assistance
- Expert guidance
- Video collaboration
- Hands-free troubleshooting
Work Instructions
- Step-by-step procedures
- Visual overlays
- Document access
Documentation
- Photo/video capture
- Voice notes
- Hands-free recording
Inspection
- Quality control
- Asset inspection
- Compliance documentation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 854x480 LCD |
| Field of View | 20° |
| Processor | Snapdragon 626 |
| RAM/Storage | 3 GB / 32 GB |
| Camera | 16 MP (OIS) |
| Voice Languages | 17 |
| Noise Tolerance | 95 dBA |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Drop Resistance | 2m (MIL-STD-810G) |
| Battery | 8+ hours (hot-swap) |
| Weight | 380g |
| Price | ~$2,500 |
Reception
Praise:
- Market leader in industrial wearables
- 100% voice-controlled operation
- 95 dBA noise cancellation impressive
- 17 languages with offline support
- 8+ hour battery with hot-swap
- IP66 + 2m drop truly rugged
- Non-obstructive display position
- Helmet/safety gear compatible
- Hands-free documentation effective
- Android ecosystem familiar
Criticism:
- ~$2,500 enterprise pricing
- 20° FOV very narrow
- 854x480 low resolution
- No AR overlays on real world
- Monocular only
- 380g weight noticeable
- Boom arm can be cumbersome[2]