Although the popularity of VR and AR this year is not as good as in previous years, for most manufacturers, it still has the potential to open the next computing era. So whether it is Google or Microsoft, or Apple, they all hope to seize the market ahead of time. As the most important chip supplier in the industry, Qualcomm will naturally not miss the opportunities created by AR/VR. At this year's MWCS, it proposed a new XR concept (Expanding Reality) and brought a series of reference scenarios, telling us that XR is the future!
The so-called XR concept is in fact similar to the MR that Microsoft emphasizes. It emphasizes not only immersive entertainment experiences, but also hopes to expand content into the real world through high-speed computing capabilities. Therefore, Qualcomm believes that XR will not only change the way we entertain, it will also change the way we study, work, and live. It will affect different segments.
Of course, the difference between XR and MR/AR/VR is the difference in the terminal. Qualcomm believes that the development of expanding reality will not be based on PCs, but will be led by mobile terminals. Head-mounted display devices will eventually replace smartphones and become the next computing center. In order to make it easier for us to understand XR, Qualcomm also displayed a conceptual headset glasses device similar to Google Glass in the live PPT. Several microphones and cameras are built in, and the optical projection through the lens can be used by users. A clear image is formed in front of the eyes. Because of its compact size, it is suitable for users to wear everyday, and it will also provide various kinds of expansion display according to different situations. For example, when you are in the sea of ​​fire, this glasses will display the floor plan of the building to the eyes of the user. Which areas have a fire and point out the best escape routes near the user.
Of course, this is just a vision for future XR applications. It may take 5-10 years before the actual implementation, but Qualcomm has already begun to prepare in advance on the hardware. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor introduced this year provides the hardware foundation for XR in all aspects. (We have already mentioned this before:). Based on high-performance computing capabilities, Qualcomm has also launched a series of head-up solutions. Currently, there are more than 20 devices supporting XR computing, including not only head-mounted displays but also high-performance smartphones. This year, there will be more than 20 devices waiting to be listed.
Qualcomm also announced an HMD accelerated cooperation program, including technical support from well-known brands in the industry. For example, Bosch provided inertial ranging sensors, OV provided key camera algorithm support, and domestic manufacturer XIMMERSE provided remote operation solutions to Qualcomm. Their technology will help Qualcomm to better complete an integrated solution. At the same time, Google also announced the launch of the Day Dream reference plan with Qualcomm. In the winter, HTC and Lenovo will have related products on the market.
Compared to the thick traditional VR head-mounted display, Qualcomm is sure that the compact head VR integrated device is the future. Indeed, we all know that whether it is VR or AR, or XR, they will not only find a sense of presence in the entertainment field. When they are enough to find a place in education, work, and more professional fields, they may be able to really start A generation of computing, but before that, miniaturized mobile headsets are the inevitable result.
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