Tag: Microsoft HoloLens

US Army to begin testing Microsoft mixed reality HoloLens headset

Jennifer Goula
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The wearable technology has been altered as a specific combat version for the purpose it may be used. The US Army is about to receive an improved version of the mixed reality Microsoft HoloLens headset that it has been testing for some time now, as QR Code Press reported in 2021. The new headset has been designed to overcome several of the challenges identified during initial tests. Among the changes Microsoft has made to the mixed reality headset version meant for the US Army’s testing includes improvements to comfort issues…

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Augmented reality car design techniques among Ford’s latest strategies

Stephanie Beck
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The automaker is using Microsoft’s HoloLens as a part of its process for creating future models. Ford has joined a growing number of companies using Microsoft’s HoloLens, in this case as an augmented reality car designing tool. The AR headset has been taking gradual steps into the commercial market in 2017. Ford is joined by NASA, Lowe’s, Volkswagen, Volvo and Audi among others testing the HoloLens. In actuality, Ford has been using the Microsoft HoloLens headset for a while now. It recently completed an initial pilot testing phase. Now, it…

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Microsoft HoloLens will help med students learn anatomy

Stephanie Beck
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An American university will be using a revolutionary new technology to avoid using cadavers. Case Western University is in the midst of developing a program using Microsoft HoloLens to teach anatomy to med students. This device uses virtual reality technology. The school will use it to provide a 3D representation of a human body. The virtual reality device wearers will be able to examine layers of tissue such as skin and muscle. The Microsoft HoloLens will also make it possible to look at the skeleton and organs behind the skin…

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