Qualcomm stepped into the augmented reality (XR) segment of the market back in 2018 with the unveiling of its XR1 platform for AR and VR headsets. Earlier this year, we saw the company partner with Microsoft to develop a custom chip for future AR glasses. Now, at its recent Snapdragon launch event in China, Qualcomm has introduced a new "Wireless AR Smart Viewer" reference design powered by its XR2 platform. Check out the details below to find out more.
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During its highly anticipated launch event, where the company announced the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoCs, Qualcomm presented its new Wireless AR Smart Viewer reference design to its OEM partners. The new Wireless AR Smart Viewer comes with a 40% thinner design and is powered by Qualcomm's 5G-enabled XR2 platform.
In an official press release, Qualcomm mentions that its new AR reference hardware has been developed by Chinese company Goertek and has a more ergonomically balanced weight distribution for increased comfort.
It features dual micro-OLED binocular displays that deliver UHD quality content with a 90Hz refresh rate for each eye. The wireless AR headsets also feature dual monochrome cameras and an RGB sensor to enable six degrees of freedom (6DoF) head and hand tracking to give users a precise yet immersive AR experience.
