Redefining AR – Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality (AR) is a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are “augmented” by computer-generated or extracted real-world sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. From retail to education, AR can be used practically on a daily base.
Did you know that Augmented Reality started in 1968?
Though AR has gone through a fascinating evolution over the past year, still, there are some challenges in its adaptation. This includes the hardware, its content, and awareness.
To “amp up” the AR game, Epson, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of computers and printers, and information and imaging related equipment has recently launched the Moverio BT-350 and Moverio Pro BT-2200 smart glasses.
Both the new models feature binocular see-through augmented reality capabilities and HD image quality. Leveraging Epson’s patented optical and precision technologies, the Moverio line of smart glasses has micro projectors located on each side of the eyeglasses that project transparent overlays of digital content directly in the user’s field of view over the real-world environment.
Epson Moverio BT-350 Smart Glasses
Featuring an innovative design, hands-free operation, dual displays, enhanced connectivity, and portability. Epson Moverio BT-350 Smart Glasses is also designed for multi-user applications, ideal for both indoor and outdoor, and has an ideal platform for developing AR apps. It is built on the Android platform and is packed with sensors.
The Epson Moverio BT-350 is the first production-volume smart glasses designed for a busy, commercial environment where the glasses are for multiple-user deployment, with a first-of-its-kind docking station for easy device management.
They are designed for heavy usage and for sharing among multiple users. It has been designed with ease-of-use and accessibility in mind to provide innovative content and experiences for users. It comes with enhanced build durability and flexibility with greater adjustment capabilities compared to previous models for a more comfortable and secure fit. The Epson Moverio BT-350 is perfect for a multi-unit fleet environment where smart glasses are shared by a variety of users, such as museums, city tours, amusement parks or other visitor attractions.
The BT-350 can also be useful in providing real-time visibility to remote experts working with technicians installing, repairing or being trained on the high-value capital equipment, especially in the medical, logistics and manufacturing fields.
In a first of its kind for commercial usage, the BT-350 offers a convenient multi-unit docking station for easy smart glasses management. This enables the smart glasses to be charged and updated at the same time for managing multiple devices simultaneously.
Moverio Pro BT-2200 Smart Headset
The Moverio Pro BT-2200 Smart Headset is ready for industrial use and is designed for a tough environment. It also boasts a hands-free operation feature, remote visual support, simple and long operating time. It has sensors for outdoor/indoor positioning and enhanced connectivity.
Designed for critical industrial needs, the Moverio Pro BT-2200 smart headset is based on a rugged and durable platform built specifically for helmet-mandatory environments. Through augmented reality overlays, the headset enables workers in various locations to see exactly what their counterparts are seeing to provide informed support and training. The smart headset comes with a new hinge specifically designed to fit over front brim helmets, making it an ideal device for use in dangerous worksites that require workers to put on helmets such as in construction environment.
The Moverio Pro BT-2200 incorporates sensing and connectivity features that enable a wide range of cutting-edge augmented reality and other applications for manufacturing, logistics, maintenance and other fields. It comes with built-in standalone voice commands and ability to create user interfaces based on head-tracking and gesture-control.
The smart headset also boasts removable batteries, a wired control pad, and an ambient light sensor. Along with GPS, the smart headset deploys an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for the precise location that enables the device to accurately detect workers’ movements. Bluetooth LE, combined with beacons and Wi-Fi further enhance the precision of indoor positioning.
The smart headset also complies with ANSI Z87.1 safety glass standards, is IP54 certified to withstand dust and water, and can withstand a fall from 1.2 meters.
Both the Epson Moverio BT-350 and Pro BT-2200 are RoHS compliant and are Recyclable product1.
They are scheduled for availability from Q4 2017 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and here in the Philippines.
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