Apple’s next mixed reality headset will have a total of 15 optical camera modules, said Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, tonight in a research note obtained by MacRumors.
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Eight of the 15 camera modules will be used for transparent augmented reality experiments, six modules will be used for “innovative biometrics” and one camera module will be used for environmental detection. Largan will supply many of the 15 camera lenses.
Kuo’s prediction of the number of cameras expected in the mixed reality headset comes after a report yesterday that shared several details about the device, which Kuo believes will be released in 2022.
The headset will be “portable” with independent computing and storage capabilities, but not “mobile” like an iPhone. Current prototypes weigh 200 to 300 grams, but the final weight can be reduced to 100 to 200 grams if Apple is able to solve technical problems.
Kuo believes that Apple’s mixed reality headset will be significantly lighter than many virtual reality devices on the market and that it will provide an “immersive experience that is significantly better than existing virtual reality products”. Kuo expects the headset to be priced at around $ 1000 and will feature state-of-the-art micro-OLED screens.
To learn more about what we expect from the AR / VR headphones that Apple is developing, we have a complete summary of all the rumors we’ve heard so far. The round also details the smart glasses that Apple is working on, which will be released after the headphones.