Everything You Need To Know About HoloLens

                                               What Is HoloLens?

 Microsoft's idea behind HoloLens is not to transport you into another world but rather to bring technology into the very world you're living in. The device has been designed to overlay objects and images on top of what you already see in a room, so you can still see and converse with other people.

                                      How Does HoloLens Work?

The HoloLens tracks your every move and follows your gaze. It enables you to see 3D images by projecting them over the world around you. Apps and images are controlled by voice commands or hand gestures - think of clicking a mouse, only in mid-air.
These tech goggles are full of sensors, all designed to pick up on your every move. This data is then used, along with layers of coloured glass, to create the 3D images you can see and interact with.
The HoloLens also has an on-board camera so it knows the location of every object in a room. Because you can still see the real world around you, there is no risk of walking into walls or bumping into furniture.

                             What Can HoloLens Be Used For?

Such an advanced piece of technology has numerous uses, both professionally and at home too. Imagine taking a walk around your unfinished house and seeing where the new walls are going to be. You could pull a virtual engine out of a real car so that you can take a look at how it works and fits together.
HoloLens can be used to video chat with someone on Skype for example. Accessing the device's camera, they could then see what you are looking at and give you directions on how to repair something, along with diagrams to guide you through each step. When you start to consider these uses, then you realise how valuable this kit could be in training pilots or even doctors in complex surgical procedures.

                                             Why Is It Different?

4 When you first see HoloLens, it may remind you of Oculus Rift but the two devices couldn't be more different. The idea behind Oculus Rift is to transport you to another place, tricking your brain into believing that you are actually there. Microsoft on the other hand wants you to still experience reality, just with some rather cool enhancements!
                                             

                                           Will It Be A Success?

5It's still early days and it's hard to say whether the HoloLens will be a success. There has been no word on pricing or battery life and so far a very select few have been allowed to trial the final design.