RealWear Navigator 500
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| RealWear Navigator 500 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Assisted Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | Enterprise AR |
| Platform | Android 11 AOSP with WearHF |
| Developer | RealWear |
| Manufacturer | RealWear |
| Release Date | 2021 |
| Price | ~$2,500 USD |
| Website | https://www.realwear.com/devices/navigator-500 |
| Predecessor | RealWear HMT-1 |
| Successor | RealWear Navigator Z1 |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 64 GB (expandable to 512 GB) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Display | |
| Display | 854x480 LCD |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 20° |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Noise-canceling microphones (100 dBA) |
| Camera | 48 MP (modular) |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Device | |
| Weight | 272g |
The RealWear Navigator 500 is an industrial assisted reality head-mounted display developed by RealWear, released in 2021 as the successor to the RealWear HMT-1. Featuring a lighter 272g design (reduced from 380g), the Navigator 500 includes a groundbreaking 48 MP modular camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, noise-canceling microphones effective up to 100 dBA, and integrated fingerprint sensor for secure authentication. Maintaining IP66 ruggedness and 2-meter drop resistance, the Navigator 500 delivers enhanced performance for remote assistance, work instructions, and documentation in industrial environments.
History and Development
RealWear launched the Navigator 500 in 2021 as the next evolution of its industrial wearable platform, building on the success of the market-leading HMT-1. The Navigator 500 introduced significant improvements including a 30% weight reduction, industry-leading 48 MP camera, upgraded processor, and fingerprint sensor for rapid secure login. The device runs Android 11 AOSP with RealWear's WearHF hands-free interface, supporting enterprise deployment via RealWear Cloud fleet management.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Enhanced monocular display:
- 854x480 resolution LCD
- 20° field of view
- Views like 7-inch screen at arm's length
- Below line of sight
- Non-obstructive positioning
- Clear, vibrant visuals
- Industrial dashboard design
Voice Control
Industry-leading noise cancellation:
- 100 dBA noise cancellation (improved from 95 dBA)
- Digital directional microphones
- Offline voice recognition
- Multiple languages supported
- 100% hands-free operation
- No internet required for voice
Processing
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (8-core, 2.0 GHz)
- Adreno 610 GPU
- 4 GB RAM
- 64 GB internal storage
- MicroSD expansion (up to 512 GB)
- Android 11 AOSP + WearHF
Camera
- 48 MP modular camera (industry-leading)
- Low-light performance
- 1080p video recording
- Photo capture
- Barcode scanning
- Removable/upgradeable design
Security
- Fingerprint sensor integrated
- Power button + fingerprint combined
- Rapid secure login
- Enterprise authentication
- Multi-user support
Ruggedness
Industrial-grade durability:
- IP66 rated (dust-tight, water jets)
- 2-meter drop resistance
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C
- Challenging environment ready
- Extreme heat tolerance (122°F / 50°C)
Battery
- Hot-swappable design
- Full shift use
- No downtime for charging
- Removable battery packs
- Quick swap operation
Build
Lighter, refined design:
- 272g weight (30% lighter than HMT-1)
- Boom arm adjustment
- Left or right eye use
- Hard hat compatible
- Safety helmet clips
- Bump cap integration
Software Features
RealWear Cloud
- Device fleet management
- Remote configuration
- Enterprise deployment
- Analytics and reporting
Remote Assistance
- Real-time expert connection
- Video collaboration
- See-what-I-see capability
- Hands-free troubleshooting
Spatial Mapping
- 3D data overlay
- Visualization tools
- Industrial applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 854x480 LCD, 20° FOV |
| Processor | Snapdragon 662 (8-core) |
| RAM/Storage | 4 GB / 64 GB (+512 GB SD) |
| Camera | 48 MP (modular) |
| Noise Tolerance | 100 dBA |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Drop Resistance | 2m |
| Weight | 272g |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor |
| Price | ~$2,500 |
Reception
Praise:
- 48 MP camera industry-leading
- 272g 30% lighter than predecessor
- 100 dBA noise cancellation improved
- Fingerprint sensor convenient
- Hot-swappable battery maintained
- IP66 + 2m drop truly rugged
- MicroSD expansion to 512 GB
- Android 11 modern platform
- RealWear Cloud management
- Modular camera upgradeable
Criticism:
- ~$2,500 enterprise pricing
- 20° FOV still narrow
- 854x480 resolution unchanged
- No AR overlays on real world
- Monocular display only
- Boom arm design unchanged
- Enterprise-only focus[2]