XREAL launches XREALAir2UltraAR glasses for developers, which are currently the cheapest AR glasses with 6DoF spatial computing capabilities.It is understood that Air2Ultra is an economical and lightweight solution provided by XREAL for global developers, aiming to lower the threshold for developers to enter the world of spatial computing.
XREALAir2Ultra is equipped with dual 3D environment sensors with computer vision capabilities, bringing six degrees of freedom (6DoF) functionality, comparable to Apple VisionPro and MetaQuest3.
However, its price is much cheaper than the two, and it is now accepting reservations from developers.Priced at US$699 (approximately RMB 4,990), shipments are expected to begin in March.
How does XREALAir2Ultra implement 6-DoF?
In order to provide the most accurate and reliable tracking experience, early AR glasses needed to be equipped with a high-performance tracking system driven by multiple fisheye cameras, depth cameras, etc. This would make the device heavy and expensive, making it unsuitable for individual developers.
Low-cost 6DoF tracking also has solutions such as single camera, single-eye fisheye camera, and binocular fisheye camera. Among them, the binocular fisheye camera has been proven to be a solution that can be mass-produced and has better reliability.
XREALAir2UltraEquipped with a pair of 3D environment sensors with computer vision capabilities, similar to a binocular fisheye camera, it can determine the user's position in 3D space through positioning and mapping.
This 3D environment sensor is designed for developers to create AR applications and explore new spatial computing experiences.Supports functions such as hand tracking, 3D mesh creation, semantic scene understanding, and potential AI expansion.
XREAL has also designed a development kit specifically for developers, including the XREALAR environment launcher Nebula (Android, Mac, Windows) and the latest version of XREALSDK, aiming to maximize the potential of spatial computing technology through XREAL's latest in-frame sensors.
How does XREALAir2Ultra work?
XREALAir2Ultra uses an advanced self-developed optical engine, allowing each eye of the wearer to obtain a full HD visual experience.The field of view (FOV) is 52° and the pixels per degree (PPD) are 42, even surpassing Apple Vision Pro (Vision Pro is 40PPD).
At the same time, a fast refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a peak brightness of 500 nits mean that images can appear clear and vivid under various light conditions.
Through XREALAir2Ultra, developers can obtain the visual effect of viewing a 154-inch virtual 2D screen projection at a distance of 4 meters.
In terms of sound, XREALAir2Ultra supports directional audio technology, which can reduce sound diffusion, thereby better protecting personal privacy and reducing interference to others.
In order to allow more developers to use it, XREALAir2Ultra is compatible with a variety of devices, including but not limited to Mac and Windows PC, Samsung mobile phones and Apple iPhone 15, etc.
What’s even more amazing is,XREALAir2Ultra (including XREALAir2 and XREALAir2Pro) supports Apple's latest spatial video capabilities.
Users can use a third-party iPhone APP to convert the spatial video captured on the iPhone 15 Pro into a popular side-by-side format and watch it on the XREALAir2 series of glasses, eliminating the need to purchase the expensive Apple Vision Pro.
XREALAir2Ultra's first titanium frame
It is worth mentioning that the 3D environment sensor on XREALA Air2Ultra is the smallest 3D environment sensor currently on the market, which also makes Air2Ultra smaller than most competing products.
XREALAir2Ultra is the first titanium ring frame in the glasses industry, with a lightweight body of only 80 grams, optimized weight distribution design, three-position adjustable temples and three sets of nose pads to ensure the clearest image in comfort.
This also combines with XREAL's consistent design philosophy. In XREAL's view, future wearable 6DoF glasses can be worn all day long and are more friendly to all participants in the XR development ecosystem.
With the gradual popularization of AR glasses, products with 6DoF tracking functions will become more and more abundant. It is the basis for bringing excellent immersive experience to consumers and is also one of the key technologies for AR glasses to reach thousands of households.
Today, the release of XREALAir2UltraAR glasses brings a very cheap 6DoF tracking solution to developers around the world, helping developers create high-quality AR experiences.
The development of AR technology will also fundamentally change the way we interact with virtual data and effectively promote the popularization of AR technology.
XREAL will launch a "space life" experience event at CES2024 to demonstrate how users can intuitively interact with digital content in an unprecedented way. At the same time, with the release of new products, all XREAL products will receive limited-time discounts. Friends who are interested in AR may wish to go and watch.