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