Apple introduces Spatial Computer "The Vision Pro"

 

Apple unveils the "Spatial Computer" headgear, the Vision Pro

The wearable Vision Pro headset from technology company Apple lets users project visual applications in a three-dimensional space that may be manipulated with hand and eye motions.

The Vision Pro is a mixed-reality headset that projects a computer interface over the user's eyes using a "spatial computer" that is held in place by an alloy frame and cloth head strap.

In order to allow users to see what's going on around them, a piece of laminated glass that bends over the front of the headset houses a number of sensors and cameras that project the outside environment into the lenses within the headset.

The headset's computing technologies project a digital user interface into the space simultaneously, giving the impression that programs like web browsers are floating three dimensions wherever the user looks.

Eye motions are utilized to control this digital interface. Without the need for any hardware, the hand may make small movements to choose options, switch displays, arrange numerous windows in a spatial array, and expand or contract the various screens. The eye functions as a "cursor" to pick the various programs and screens.

A keyboard feature is also included in the UI, which is displayed to users. To enhance the tactile aspects of the haptic features, they can directly type on this keyboard while using auditory settings.

 A "spatial computer" in the headgear projects a computer image in front of the wearer.

Additionally, voice instructions can be utilized, and spatial-audio speakers are included with the headset. It may run on an external battery that is portable and lasts for two hours, or it can be directly linked to a power source.

On top right of its frame is a dial that functions as both a power and "home" button, as well as regulating the "blend" between the virtual and real-world environments projected into the headset.

When activated, the virtual component uses spatial image-capture technology to record visual assets that can totally obscure the surrounding real world and submerge the user in a 360-degree virtual world.

The projected interface can be navigated using the eye as a cursor.

Users of Apple's iPhone 15 Pro models can communicate each other manually produced 3D surroundings by directly capturing this spatial video, which can then be uploaded to the Vision Pro.

In addition to the hundreds of apps that came with previous Apple devices, hundreds more have already been created for the interface, and as the device's user base grows, more apps from outside developers are anticipated.

Users can merge actual keyboards with the interface by using the device with current hardware, such as the MacBook laptop.