The developer's version of Microsoft 's AR headset "HoloLens" emerges to reveal the feeling of use of "mixed reality"

Microsoft 's AR headset that can display various information in real space in an expanded manner "HoloLens"Developers' kit has finally started shipping. The feeling of use of HoloLens which has been enchanted in a mystery has finally been clarified.

HoloLens IRL: What it's like to use the Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition
http://mashable.com/2016/03/31/microsoft-hololens-development-edition-review/

Hands-on with HoloLens: On the cusp of a revolution | Ars Technica
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/04/hands-on-hololens-on-the-cusp-of-a-revolution/

You can check the opening of HoloLens developer's edition in the following movie.

Unboxing Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition | Mashable - YouTube


According to Mashable HoloLens is a Windows 10 PC with 2 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage. Unlike VR headset such as Oculus Rift, it can be used alone without using external equipment such as PC and game machine. The 579 g headset said fitting is good and we do not feel much weight. Despite all this, despite the development edition for developers, it seems that it is finished in a near future futuristic and beautiful design.


You can see the demo of the developer edition of HoloLens by Ars Technica in the following movie.

Ars gets hands-on with Microsoft HoloLens - YouTube


A demonstration of HoloLens Development Edition was held at a hotel in San Francisco, California. Previously it was the first opportunity to freely use HoloLens without the presence of Microsoft officials who were only allowed to use limited functionality under Microsoft developer presentation.


HoloLens seems to be in a black box.


When installed it is like this.


HoloLens is a device that uses technology called "mixed reality" (MR: mixed reality). A so-called augmented reality (AR) headset, unlike virtual reality (VR) is a device that can overlay a hologram in real space.


A live tile style start menu floating in a room of the hotel.


Use your eyes to manipulate the cursor and operate to pinch with your fingers. In addition to using a finger under the aerial, a remote controller called Clicker is also attached.


As you move your face, the start menu will follow you in the real world view.


I will try using the application.


Browser Start Microsoft Edge ... ...


Enter text. A software keyboard appears in space.


The screen of the browser ......


It is also possible to scroll by pinching and moving pages.


Of course you can also change the position and size by selecting the window.


When the window enters into sight and becomes an obstacle, pinch it and move it ......


It can also be fixed in space.


We set up a window behind the "astronaut" floating in the air next to the screen.


HoloLens can recognize the space with the camera mounted on the headset.


Clicking the game window that appeared on the wall ... ...


Scanning work of surrounding space started.



Once I scanned the room ......


Game Start.


An enemy appeared from the wall.


Pull out the beam with your finger and shoot down the enemy.


You can play games of the original story adapted to the surrounding space.


Cat and dog on the sofa in the room.


You can also select these objects.


Pinch with just "Come to here" to draw ... ...


I was able to move to the ground.


Enlargement / reduction is also free.


It is also possible to install a huge screen on the wall.


If you change the screen size according to the distance, it seems like you can use it like a wall-mounted television or like a movie theater screen.



HoloLens Development Edition, which began shipping on March 30, 2016, is primarily for developers and priced at $ 3000 (about 330,000 yen), with the development environment in the immediate future being English only.

Introducing the Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us/development-edition

The AR headset that can confirm not only the isolated VR space but also the surroundings is not only a game but also a wide range of applications such as architecture, medical care, sightseeing, etc. So the application of HoloLens Development Edition brings various software and contents It is likely to be developed.