Project Northstar is Hoping to Bring AR Headsets to the Masses
Justin Lam — April 10, 2018 — Tech
Leap Motion's Project Northstar is a new and ambitious project that hopes to bring an immersive AR experience to the masses for an extremely low cost. As of now, the project is still in development, but early estimates from Leap Motion have the headset coming in at just $100 at large-scale production. This low-cost is not set to affect any technical features of the headset, as Project Northstar will feature "two ultra-bright, low-persistence" displays with 1,600 x 1,440 resolution and running at 120 frames per second. The headset will also feature Leap Motions tracking innovations which will allow users to reach out and touch virtual objects.
This innovation sounds like an amazing venture for Leap Motion, but it is important to remember that the company does not make or sell headsets. Instead, the company will be releasing the necessary hardware specifications and software under an open source license in the hopes that other companies will utilize it to create affordable AR headsets. Leap Motion has estimated that Project Northstar will only cost $100, but because it will not be developing the system, the final price is unclear and open to the manufacturer.
Image Credit: Leap Motion
This innovation sounds like an amazing venture for Leap Motion, but it is important to remember that the company does not make or sell headsets. Instead, the company will be releasing the necessary hardware specifications and software under an open source license in the hopes that other companies will utilize it to create affordable AR headsets. Leap Motion has estimated that Project Northstar will only cost $100, but because it will not be developing the system, the final price is unclear and open to the manufacturer.
Image Credit: Leap Motion
Trend Themes
1. Affordable AR Headsets - Leap Motion's Project Northstar aims to bring cost-effective AR headsets to the masses
2. Immersive AR Experience - Project Northstar offers an immersive AR experience with ultra-bright displays and advanced tracking innovations
3. Open Source AR Hardware - Leap Motion's open source approach allows other companies to create affordable AR headsets using Project Northstar specifications
Industry Implications
1. Augmented Reality - The AR industry can capitalize on Project Northstar to offer affordable and immersive AR experiences
2. Consumer Electronics - Companies in the consumer electronics industry can leverage Project Northstar to develop cost-effective AR headsets for the mass market
3. Software Development - Software developers can explore opportunities to create applications and software compatible with Project Northstar's open source AR hardware
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