Augmented reality device Microsoft HoloLens is not the only product that will mark the presence of corporations in the relevant market. The company recently announced that PC makers will help to create a virtual reality helmets costing $ 299, do not require external sensors to track the movements of the user in six degrees .
In an interview with the resource Polygon head of Microsoft HoloLens project Alex Kipman explained that the same name a device that does not require connection to a PC or a smartphone, in the understanding of the software giant will be on top of evolution, but more affordable helmets with connection to a PC to serve as a promotion of the relevant application . HoloLens allow Microsoft to break in tracking technology for user movements without external sensors. Helmets virtual reality will allow future generations to combine real-world objects with virtual objects, the user will be able to "see through the glasses" helmet.
During the demonstration, the helmet of the sample for Windows 10 used a cable to connect to your laptop. In general, as explained Kipman, to work with these helmets need a PC value of at least $ 500, but it is somewhat less the configurations that are necessary for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. We add that the latest hardware requirements also recently dropped the price to this level, so Microsoft operates is not entirely fresh information.
Since each of Microsoft partners can create their own version of the helmet, and the price will vary as the level of performance and functionality.
Microsoft promises to tell more details about this initiative at a special event in December.