A new iPhone-compatible augmented reality headset has been announced today, called the Mira Prism, and it allows users to plug their iPhone 6, 6s, or 7 into a headset and interact with holographic images overlaid onto real-world objects.
The iPhone 7 sits facing away from the user when placed within the Mira Prism, and then a pair of mirrors reflects what`s on the iPhone`s screen and positions it on the front glass lenses, providing the augmented reality effect. The headset`s app includes a collection of solo and collaborative AR experiences that are displayed above the included Mira launchpad, and any user without a headset can see what others are seeing in AR through the iPhone app`s `Spectator Mode.`
No plugs, computers, or wires needed. No matter where you are, simply open the Mira app on your smartphone, slide it into the Prism headset, and begin exploring the wonders of interactive holographic content. The Mira Prism comes with a motion-based remote control for interacting with the various AR experiences provided by the headset, and the company said that more games and apps will becoming thanks to the Mira SDK. Engadget had a chance to check out the Mira Prism, and described a few of the games available on the AR headset: Even though I only had a few minutes with the Prism, I was impressed with what I saw. I`m used to trying on headsets that are too expensive for most people to buy, so it was a bit of a shock that it worked at all. Beyond the initial setup experience, I played a holographic game that involved maneuvering a character through a maze, which relied on the controller`s motion controls. Another game had me spinning around in my chair to destroy asteroids hovering all around me. I was particularly surprised how well Prism tracked virtual objects in AR, even though it doesn`t have any spatial mapping technology like HoloLens and Meta. One Mira Prism device comes with the headset, remote, launchpad, carrying case, lens cover, and a p ...
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