Augmented reality
'Hololens' glasses coming to Europe
The 'Hololens' from Microsoft is now also available in Germany. The augmented reality glasses open up new application scenarios - including in the areas of manufacturing and engineering.
Developers and commercial partners in Germany, France, the UK and Ireland can now pre-order the Microsoft 'Hololens' with Windows 10. The augmented reality glasses are now also available in Australia and New Zealand. Delivery is scheduled for November. With an update next year, Windows 10 will offer 'Windows Holographic': a technology platform with which users can bring the virtual and physical worlds together. Further details and possible applications can be found in the picture gallery:
In the video: 'Hololens' deployment at Thyssenkrupp
Back in mid-September, elevator manufacturer Thyssenkrupp announced that it would be integrating 'Hololens' and 'Skype' into its 'Max' maintenance solution. The glasses will enable technicians to identify and visualize potential problems at an early stage and receive hands-free information from the control center about the steps required for maintenance. The application uses the 'Skype' app for 'Hololens' for communication between service technicians and the control center. Field tests by thyssenkrupp have shown that maintenance work can be completed up to four times faster than before.
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