Ever since the Apple ARKit was distributed to developers at the Apple WWDC 2017 event, they have been utilising the technology in various ways. One such way is a new product called the Mira Prism was revealed today and it is a new AR headset for the Apple iPhone.
"No plugs, computers, or wires needed. No matter where you are, simply open the Mira app on your smartphone, slide it into the Prism headset, and begin exploring the wonders of interactive holographic content." That basically sums up the headset which is cool, as you can see in the video, the headset doesn't cover your whole eyesight and relies on a motion-based remote control to interact with the AR activities. The headset mirrors will reflect what's on the iPhone's display in front of the user, so as the Mira launchpad. There's also a "Spectator Mode" for consumers who don't have the headset.
With this, there will be more interesting AR games in the future thanks to the Mira SDK. Check out what Engadget has to say about the Mira Prism headset:
"Even though I only had a few minutes with the Prism, I was impressed with what I saw. I'm used to trying on headsets that are too expensive for most people to buy, so it was a bit of a shock that it worked at all. Beyond the initial setup experience, I played a holographic game that involved maneuvering a character through a maze, which relied on the controller's motion controls. Another game had me spinning around in my chair to destroy asteroids hovering all around me. I was particularly surprised how well Prism tracked virtual objects in AR, even though it doesn't have any spatial mapping technology like HoloLens and Meta.
In terms of tech-specs, the headset's resolution reaches up to 1334 x 750 and has a 60-degree view. The remote requires a pair of AAA batteries to function. There are also Mira core apps, premium game bundle if anyone wants to pre-order it for $99 (~RM424) before it goes on retail sale for $150 (~RM642).
So what do you think? AR gaming's future looks really bright and we are excited about it. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.
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