DAQRI Helmets
What is it?
It is a Augmented Reality helmet that was launched in 2016 at CES Event. Mainly designed to work in work environment.
How does it work?
- It uses AR technolgy and is packed with a strong hardware support. It has three different types of cameras:
- FLIR (thermal)
- wide angle (AR tracking)
- color (depth/image processing)
- It also includes built-in speakers and uses Intel RealSense Technology that supports gestures for interaction.
- It's custom Battery can last up to a day.
- Also, it supports storage/recording capabiltity to record the sessions
- DAQRI offers an API for developers to develop custom applications on it's custom OS called VoS
Why is it cool?
The helmet weighs just 1 kg and it's built with industrial grade material to be usable in heavy-industry. The AR tech enriched with sensors allows real-time updates to the wearer about the devices. Therefore, they need carry other devices with them. For e.g. they can use the thermal camera to get an estimate of a part of a machinery that is overheating.
Applications
- Oil and Gas
- Manufacturing
- Heavy Industry
- Military training
- Medical Training
- Skill Training