Microsoft Launched Holo Lens 2 With 2K Reality For Every Eye

At MWC 2019 Microsoft has launched 2nd Gen of HoloLens, a mixed reality wearable gadget. The device is designed to deliver a virtual world in hands of end-user to create and collaborate. Costing $3,500 per piece Holo Lens 2 features tons of upgrades compared to its predecessor. Microsoft aims to turn the wearable device into a consumer-oriented product where people can use it efficiently in their day to day life.

HoloLens 2 has double FOV compared to the previous generation, with approx. 2K pixel per eye the new model can offer more clarity. 10 Point touch interaction with holograms supported by hand sensing let users effortlessly to interact with virtual images. HoloLens 2 has a visual display engine to create realistic holograms maintaining a holographic density of 47 pixels per degree of sight.

To make things more real, HoloLens 2 has a new time-of-flight depth sensor, powered by AI and semantic understanding users can interact with holograms the way they interact with the physical object. Eye tracking sensor creates a natural environment for playing with holograms and new advancement also reduces power consumption.

HoloLens 2 is available for pre-order from the official site, in two editions HoloLens 2 with Dynamic 365 Remote Assist and the device only.  Dynamic 365 Remote Assist lets users solve problems in real-time, a cloud-powered platform for business to share information and collaborate irrespective to their physical location.

HoloLens 2 Specs:

Display:

• Optics: See-through holographic lenses (waveguides)
• Resolution: 2k 3:2 light engines
• Holographic density: >2.5k radiants (light points per radian)
• Eye-based rendering: Display optimization for 3D eye position

Sensors

• Head tracking: Eye tracking
• Depth: Azure Kinect sensor
• IMU: Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
• Camera: 8MP stills, 1080p30 video

Audio & speech

• Microphone array: 5 channels
• Speakers: Built-in, spatial audio

Human understanding

• Hand tracking: Two-handed fully articulated model, direct manipulation
• Eye tracking: Real-time tracking
• Voice: Command and control on-device, Natural Language with internet connectivity

Environment understanding

• 6DoF tracking: World-scale positional tracking
• Spatial mapping: Real-time environment mesh
• Mixed reality capture: Mixed hologram and physical environment photos and videos

Compute & connectivity

• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Compute Platform
• HPU: 2nd generation custom-built holographic processing unit
• WiFi: 802.11ac 2×2
• Bluetooth: 5.0
• USB: USB Type-C

Software

• Windows Holographic Operating System
• Edge
• Dynamics 365 Remote Assist
• Dynamics 365 Layout
• Dynamics 365 Guides
• 3D Viewer
• OneDrive for Business

HoloLens 2 is an enhanced version today, Microsoft is selling it through its e-Shop along with US, UK, Canada, Japan, China, Ireland, France, Australia, and New Zealand.