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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image =
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Assisted Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise AR]]
|Release Date = 2017
|Platform = [[Android]] 10 AOSP with WearHF
|Price = $2100
|Developer = [[RealWear]]
|Display = Single LCD monocular
|Manufacturer = [[RealWear]]
|Resolution = 854x480 per-eye
|Release Date = 2018
|Refresh Rate =  
|Price = ~$2,500 USD
|Field of View = 20° horizontal
|Website = https://www.realwear.com/
|Horizontal FoV = 20°
|Successor = [[RealWear Navigator 500]]
|Vertical FoV =  
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 626]]
|Diagonal FoV =  
|Memory = 3 GB RAM
|IPD Range =  
|Storage = 32 GB Flash
|Ocularity = Monocular
|Display = 854x480 LCD (24-bit)
|Field of View = 20°
|Equivalent Screen Size = 7" tablet at arm's length
|Focal Depth = 1 meter
|Camera = 16 MP (optical image stabilization)
|Video = 1080p @ 30fps
|Audio = Noise-canceling microphones (95 dBA)
|Voice Control = Yes (17 languages, offline)
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS
|Battery = 8+ hours, hot-swappable
|IP Rating = IP66
|Drop Resistance = 2m onto concrete (MIL-STD-810G)
|Temperature = -20°C to +50°C
|Weight = 380g
}}
}}


'''RealWear HMT-1''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2017.
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.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' Single LCD monocular
* '''Resolution:''' 854x480 per-eye


* '''Field of View:''' 20° horizontal
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.<ref name="realwear">{{cite web |url=https://support.realwear.com/knowledge/realwear-hmt-1-product-overview |title=RealWear HMT-1 Product Overview |publisher=RealWear |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


* '''Price:''' $2100
== 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 ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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<ref name="realweardetails">{{cite web |url=https://support.realwear.com/knowledge/hmt-1-device-details |title=HMT-1 Device Details |publisher=RealWear |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[RealWear Navigator 500]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Vuzix M4000]]
* [[AR Glasses]]
* [[ThinkReality A3]]
* [[Microsoft HoloLens 2]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Assisted Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Enterprise AR]]
[[Category:RealWear]]
[[Category:2018 in technology]]

Revision as of 16:25, 7 January 2026

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

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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

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]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "RealWear HMT-1 Product Overview". RealWear. https://support.realwear.com/knowledge/realwear-hmt-1-product-overview.
  2. ↑ "HMT-1 Device Details". RealWear. https://support.realwear.com/knowledge/hmt-1-device-details.
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