Microsoft HoloLens 2
Microsoft HoloLens 2 | |
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Basic Info | |
VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
Type | Head-mounted display |
Subtype | Integrated HMD |
Platform | Windows Mixed Reality |
Developer | Microsoft |
Price | $3,500 |
Website | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens |
Predecessor | Microsoft HoloLens |
System | |
Operating System | Windows Holographic OS |
Storage | |
Display | |
Resolution | 2k 3:2 light engines |
Image | |
Optics | |
Optics | See-through holographic lenses (waveguides) |
Tracking | |
Tracking | 6DOF, World-scale positional tracking |
Rotational Tracking | Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer |
Audio | |
Audio | microphone array of 5 channels, built-in spatial sound |
Camera | 4 visible light head tracking, 2 IR eye tracking |
Connectivity | |
Connectivity | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5, USB-C |
Power | USB-PD for fast charging |
Device | |
Weight | 566g |
Introduction
for folks older than 13 retinal scan for authentication not positioned as consumer product, though anyone can purchase one for employees using their hands at work, not stuck at computers/desks (factory floors, fixing jet propulsion engine you can wear glasses with them
compared to predecessor:
more comfortable, large field of view, easier gestures, better detection of real-life objects, more accurate hand tracking
new: Azure Kinect sensor, an ARM processor, eye-tracking sensors, and an entirely different display system
Release and Pricing
Purchase from Microsoft Store, Insight, or SHI.
Hardware
- HoloLens 2 device
- Carrying case
- Overhead strap
- Microfiber cloth
- Charger
- USB-C cable
Specs
- HPU: Second-generation custom-built holographic processing unit
- Memory: 4-GB LPDDR4x system DRAM
- Storage: 64-GB UFS 2.1
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/hardware#
Setup Tutorial
must have microsoft account dial at the back optional top band magnetic brow band
Input Devices
Accessories
HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset - Red https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/hyperx-cloud-ii-gaming-headset-red/8pc2qjgpp29z