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The Information publishes new details of Apple's virtual reality helmet

Apple plans to equip its first VR headset with two screens, each with a resolution of more than 8K. In addition, its design will have 12 cameras, The Information staff shared this information with readers. The preliminary cost of a unique electronic gadget is estimated at $ 3000, it may become available to buyers as early as next year.

The work on the creation of a mixed reality headset has become one of Apple's large-scale and unique projects in recent years. Thanks to high-resolution displays and 12 cameras, the virtual reality helmet will allow you to create the most complete picture of the environment, as well as accurately track hand movements.

According to experts closely related to the implementation of the project, the device is planned to be equipped with sensitive sensors to monitor eye movement. Thanks to a special device that the user can attach to his finger, the VR headset can be controlled with one simple movement. LiDAR scanners will become an important part of the design of the electronic novelty, they are distinguished by high accuracy and have proven themselves well thanks to the successful projects of the iPhone and iPad Pro.

The Information also posted an image showing a preview of the Apple headset released last year. It features large, curved glasses, and a strip of mesh material provides a snug fit to the face. For fixing on the head, the glasses are supplemented with a wide detachable strap. The Information specialists compared this design of the gadget with the design of classic ski goggles.

As noted by Apple representatives, a unique virtual reality helmet may be presented by the company in the first half of 2022. During the first 12 months after the presentation, the company expects to release about 250 thousand devices that will be available for purchase in dozens of countries. To please yourself with a unique technological novelty, the first buyers will need to pay about $ 3000. It is also worth noting that Apple previously shared its plans to present its first VR headset with Bloomberg next year. In the first news reports, it was noted that the cost of a new gadget from a well-known world brand will significantly exceed the price of analogues. Experts considered that at such a cost, Apple is unlikely to be able to sell more than one device per day at each point of sale.

According to Bloomberg reports, Apple is currently working on a unique model of AR glasses, which may also become available in the mass market in the coming years. According to the preliminary plans of the company, their presentation will take place about a year after the official presentation of the first VR helmet on the market.

Recall that Apple representatives have been working on the creation of a mixed reality headset for more than five years, only now the company's plans have become more precise. Despite the fact that many people associate such technological innovations exclusively with the entertainment industry, the release of VR and AR headsets can be a real breakthrough for many areas of business. Already, many companies are thinking about the massive acquisition of new gadgets, which can later be used for presentations, creating visual 3D models and other relevant areas. The advent of the mixed reality era requires companies to take decisive action now.