Apple's Vision Pro Unveiled

Enoch KM      03 February 2024 | 10:30 AM      636

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A Leap into Spatial Computing

Imagine being able to interact with holograms in your living room or collaborate with colleagues from around the world in a virtual office. This is just a glimpse of what's possible with Apple's new Vision Pro, a 3D camera that promises to revolutionize the way we live, work, and play. Released Yesterday by Apple, it is now available across all U.S. Apple locations.

The $3,500 Vision Pro is more than just a gadget; it's a portable supercomputer powered by spatial computing.

What is Spatial computing?

Spatial computing bridges the gap between the digital and physical worlds, letting you interact with 3D objects and experiences right where you stand. No more screens, just holograms dancing on your coffee table and virtual colleagues joining your real-world meetings. It's a whole new way to work, learn, and play, all powered by cutting-edge technology like Augumented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

Apple CEO Tim Cook calls it "the dawn of the spatial computing era," and the Vision Pro embodies this ambition. This device boasts a revolutionary user interface controlled by your eyes, hands, and voice. Picture manipulating digital objects with intuitive hand gestures, navigating menus with mere eye movements, and summoning information with vocal commands. It's magic, reinvented for the digital age.

How Does it Work?

The Vision Pro has its own smart system called visionOS. This system makes it possible to have amazing experiences. Think about being in a super interesting work setup or having a ton of fun with interactive games – the Vision Pro can do all that. Video Credit: Apple. visionOS features a brand-new three-dimensional user interface controlled entirely by a user’s eyes, hands, and voice.

For example, imagine using the Vision Pro to:

• Design and renovate your home in real-time, using holographic furniture and decor to see how everything would look before you buy anything.
• Get step-by-step instructions on how to repair your car, with holographic overlays that show you exactly what to do.
• Collaborate with colleagues on a project in real-time, even if they're in different parts of the world.
• Take a virtual tour of a museum or historical landmark right from your airplane seat.

Video Credit: Apple. With Environments, a user’s world can grow beyond the dimensions of a physical room, using the Digital Crown to control how present or immersed they are.

Advanced Technology and Engineering behind the Apple Vision Pro

• Powerful 3D Camera

Unlocking unimaginable interactions, this groundbreaking camera captures worlds unseen, empowering home redesigns, mixed reality collaboration, and more.


• Integration of Augmented Reality (AR)

With a focus on augmented reality, Apple has integrated state-of-the-art AR technology into the Vision Pro. Seamlessly blending realities, Imagine holographic colleagues or virtual museum explorations, all from your own space.

• Sleek Powerhouse

Don't be fooled by its size. This compact design packs a punch, combining cutting-edge tech with user-friendliness for a remarkable, intuitive experience.

Final thoughts

The Vision Pro is still in its early stages of development, but it has the potential to change the world in profound ways. It's a powerful tool that can be used for education, entertainment, and even to improve our lives in ways we can't even imagine yet.

Speaking of apps, there are currently 600 apps designed for the Vision Pro. I would like to see more apps, such as YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, and TikTok, integrated into the Vision Pro. And I hope that Apple will soon patch up relationships with these developers, as that would make it an even better product.