Microsoft has shown off Project X-Ray, the latest "mixed reality" gaming demo for its augmented reality (AR) HoloLens headset. At their annual product key note they demoed the headset live with a title which will "make every room in your house a video game level".
Augmented reality lays virtual objects
over real world environments, rather than virtual reality which uses entirely
virtual spaces. In the case of Project X-Ray, the virtual objects are invading
robots, bursting through the walls of a room and using objects within it as
cover.
A special camera was used to show us
everything that the on-stage user could see through the HoloLens visor. As well
as the killer robots, a virtual gauntlet was laid over the user's hand and
wrist, acting as a weapon. At one point in the demo said user also issued a
voice command to change weapons and draw up a shield.
The tech firm also confirmed that sign-ups
for $3,000 HoloLens developer kits will open in Q1 2016; a sign that the
headset is still a long way from being released to the public. Interestingly
they also announced that HoloLens will require no connection to a PC, and will
come with no wires, indicating that it will be a standalone product.
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