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Please share your experience with tethered cellular
We've recently added a new docs page to include more information on connecting HoloLens to cellular networks. You can find it athttps://aka.ms/HL5G. While hotspot / WiFi is sufficient for most use cases, there are still times when tethering provides some benefit (for example ultra low latency or Azure Remote Rendering). Though we're unable to provide a curated list of cellular devices that are compatible with HoloLens 2, we're hoping folks in our community can share your own experience with the devices that have worked for you. Thanks in advance for sharing, and thank you for being part of the community![Announcement] HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition now available for pre-order in select markets
Did you know that the HoloLens 2 Industrial Editionis now available for pre-order in select markets? This opens up a world of possibilities for using HoloLens 2 devices in clean-room environments such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductor industries. HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition meets the following industrial standards and certifications: HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition Standards Rating Clean room compatible ISO 14644-1 Class 5-8 Intrinsic safety UL Class I, Division2 In addition to the industrial standards ratings, HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition is supported with a two year warranty and a Rapid Replacement Program. The Rapid Replacement program minimizes downtime, with advance exchange and expedited shipping. With HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition, customers can now use HoloLens 2 in restricted environments without modifying your space, protocols, or workflows. Supported with a robust ecosystem of first and third party mixed reality applications that are backed by the reliability, security, and scale of Azure, HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition will empower enterprises operating in regulated environments to: Provide workers with access to remote experts any time, anywhere via Dynamics 365 Remote Assist Complete tasks faster and more accurately than ever before with interactive 3D guides via Dynamics 365 Guides Train and onboard new employees faster on the job with a “learning by doing” approach. HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition is open for pre-order in select markets where HoloLens 2 is available, and shipments will begin in Spring 2021.Learn moreor reach out to your Microsoft channel supplier for more details. Read this blog announcement for full details:HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition brings mixed reality to regulated environments | Azure Blog and Updates | Microsoft Azure Check out The Wall Street Journal article on this topic:Coronavirus Makes AR’s Potential a Reality for Chip Makers - WSJ
Introducing Synergiz LightHouse: Integrated Real-Time Collaboration Solution
Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well! At Synergiz (French Microsoft MRPP company) we've been creating HoloLens content since the release of the first hardware version. We experimented a lot of tools to create HoloLens applications and we're now happy to say that we know what's painful and what's not in this process. Therefore, after the deprecation of Unity Network, we decided to create our own multi-user (offline and online) solution. Today, we're proud to release "LightHouse", a solution specifically designed to be integrated into Mixed Reality applications, allowing smooth and real-time multi-users interactions. We would be delighted if you could take a look, and we warmly invite you to try it for yourself : http://lighthouse.synergiz.com/ We would love to have your feedback ! Take care Quentin LouetPrototype: Azure Spatial Anchors for ARKit/ARCore using Unreal Engine 4.26
Hello Everyone, Here is a video of the prototype I am building to test the upcoming support for Azure Spatial Anchors for ARKit/ARCore in Unreal Engine 4.26 Spatial Anchors saved from previous session are loaded up on scanning the same space. A progress bar has been added to give feedback of Session Quality(Turns green on value greater that 1.0). A Watcher is started subsequently and saved anchors are restored from the cloud.
Visual Effects in Mixed Reality - MR Speaker Series - Nov. 3rd
I'm excited to say that I'll be presenting this particular talk! Visual effects and graphics in general are a topic near and dear to my heart, so I'm looking forward to doing this one quite a bit! 🙂 We'll be on Teams Live on November 3rd, at 10am PT. You can sign up for it over on Meetup! https://www.meetup.com/hololens-mr/events/274259163/ Designing visual effects for mixed reality can be a tricky task! With two displays instead of one, depth cues, and sometimes even the real world under your experience, there's a lot to consider! Join me for this presentation, and we'll explore some tips and tricks I've learned throughout my extensive Mixed Reality career for making your stuff look cool, and keeping things running super fast!MR Tech Community Social - Altspace - Oct. 15
I'm planning on hosting a semi-regular Altspace social event to go with the forums here! I've set one up for this Thursday (Oct. 15th) at 6pm PDT, so drop in if you can 🙂 Here's the Altspace link: https://account.altvr.com/events/1582109282730509050 And here's a Meetup page to go with it: https://www.meetup.com/hololens-mr/events/273887190HoloLens 2 Game Dev Project: Terrace
Super cool that there's finally a forum for MR developers and enthusiasts! I'm an indie game developer working on a boardgame called Terrace for HoloLens, PC, and Xbox. The PC and Xbox versions will have a minimal mode (45° isometric view of the board in a black void) and a "full" 3D mode set in a swanky sci-fi / modern lounge of sorts on a space station. On HoloLens, minimal mode is just the board... which you can place on any surface or leave floating in the air. The menu system is a Near Interactions menu panel which will be dynamically placed at roughly eye level on the closest wall. Instead of a "full" mode, there will be a "mixed" mode on HoloLens, where set pieces from the aforementioned sci-fi scene are dynamically placed in your space (a viewport into space on the wall, the table pinned to the floor with the board on top of it, etc.) Controls will use hand tracking (as shown in the GIF), although I'd love to use gaze and voice at some point for accessibility. Ultimate stretch goal is to eventually add cross-platform shared space multiplayer. If I created an iOS and Android version of the game, those clients could join the same game as someone wearing HoloLens... with up to four players in the same physical space. The host would position the gameboard and the other players would find it (either via adhoc sharing of the world anchor or by the host game creating a very short lived Azure Spatial Anchor). The game has the official blessing of the original IP creator/owner and (if I ever finish it) will be available for free, no advertisements or in-app purchases, and the source code will be published on GitHub. Toryn Farr https://www.linkedin.com/in/torynfarr/Welcome!
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Mixed Reality Tech Community! Please make yourself at home, introduce yourself, share a project, or whatever else! We're super excited to finally have an online community space here, so keep your eyes on it, we'll definitely be doing more with it very soon! 🙂
Real world object detection
Hi All, I hope this is the right place to ask this question. If it is not, please point me to the right location. Thanks. I have been asked to develop a HoloLens 2 healthcare application that should work as guide for patients on how to handle different devices for blood sugar measurements, insulin pumps etc. But I need some help/information for how to do this the best way. The HoloLens 2 application must be able to recognize the device (blood sugar measurement device) on the table, so that it can start telling what to do with it. Are you able to help me with this? Thank you in advance[Event] MR Speaker Series: Meet the Makers - Creating the Ford GT40 App for HoloLens 2
A single programmer worked with MRTK for Unreal and a design team to produce Ford GT40 for HoloLens 2 in under 3 months. Learn how they built an experience that showcases the beauty, performance, and engineering of the legendary race car that beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Join the dev/design team live on May 13, 9:00am PT (GMT-7) or read their story here.StereoKit v0.3
StereoKit, the C# OpenXR based Mixed Reality engine, just hit v0.3! It already support HoloLens as well as all the major VR headsets, and this brings in Oculus Quest support, Linux support, and a bunch more! I'm super excited about this update, since I've spent the last 7-8 months working on it, and it can do some pretty awesome stuff now! If you want to know more about it, I wrote a post about it over on my blog! https://playdeck.net/blog/stereokit-v0.3-release If anyone tries it, I'd love to know what you think! 🙂 https://stereokit.net/HoloLens Industry Summit - January 27, 2021
Want to learn how to infuse mixed reality into your organization and help boost productivity of frontline workers in manufacturing, healthcare, automotive etc? Join us at the upcoming HoloLens Industry Summit and hear from speakers from both Microsoft and leaders from renowned industry names including Mercedes-Benz USA and Thermo Fisher Scientific: View the full agenda below: Register now (it's FREE!):HoloLens Industry Summit (eventbuilder.com) See you in the new year! #MixedReality #HoloLens #Dynamics365MR
Frequent Interruptions in Windows 10 - Need Assistance
Hello everyone, I'm encountering a recurring issue with Windows 10 where the system frequently interrupts or crashes unexpectedly. Here are the details: Issue: The system randomly interrupts my workflow by crashing or freezing. This typically happens when I’m [mention the specific actions, such as "browsing the internet," "using a specific application," or "working with multiple applications simultaneously. Steps Taken: I’ve tried restarting my computer, but the issue reappears after some time. I’ve checked for Windows updates and installed the latest patches. I’ve run a system scan using Windows Defender, but no threats were detected. I’ve also tried updating my drivers through the Device Manager. Error Messages: Sometimes, I receive the following error message: If applicable, include the exact error message. If there’s no error message, mention that as well. System Details: Operating System: Windows 10 Home/Pro (version number, if known) Processor:e.g., Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 7, etc. RAM:e.g., 8 GB, 16 GB, etc. Storage:e.g., 256 GB SSD, 1 TB HDD, etc.] Graphics Card:e.g., NVIDIA GTX 1050, Intel UHD Graphics, etc. Any additional relevant hardware or software details (optional): [e.g., external devices connected, specific software running during the interruption]. I’m looking for advice on how to resolve these interruptions and restore the stability of my system. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Please visithttps://aramtecblue.com/for more informaton. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Best regards,
Seeking Insights on Security Considerations for Premium APK Files Body:
Hello Microsoft Tech Community, I hope this message finds you well. I am currently researching security considerations related to premium APK files, particularly focusing on applications like Spotify Premium APK. I would appreciate insights from the community on best practices for assessing the security risks associated with downloading and using premium APK files. Specifically, I'm interested in understanding how to identify potential malware, protect against vulnerabilities, and ensure safe usage within a Windows environment. Any recommendations on tools, strategies, or industry standards for evaluating APK file integrity and security would be invaluable. Thank you all for your expertise and assistance!HoloLens 2 + Mixed Reality Applications | Technical Datasheet
Click below to download HoloLens 2 Technical Datasheet Microsoft HoloLens 2 is an untethered, self-contained holographic device that allows users to leverage enterprise ready mixed reality (MR) solutionsand Azure Mixed Reality while working heads-up and hands-free. By merging the real world with the digital world, MR users across industries can benefit from enriched remote collaboration, increased precision of work, minimized human error, fewer resource gaps, better knowledge retention, and more. Pair HoloLens 2 with a comprehensive ecosystem of apps and services from Microsoft and third-party partners for maximum ROI and productivity impact.
How Do I Import MRTK 3 Figma Assets Into Unity?
Hi everyone! I initially posted this question to the Slack channel as well, but I'm posting it again here just to see if I can get some more thoughts.I'm toying around with the MRTK 3 Figma template and am wondering how I should export my assets to my MRTK 3 Unity project. With MRTK 2, I can use Figma Bridge. However, Figma Bridge requires MRTK 2 dependencies which results in conflicts if I try to use Figma Bridge with MRTK 3. Is there a MRTK 3 Figma Bridge available and if not, is there a way to manually export MRTK 3 Figma assets into Unity? Thanks![Helpful Resources] MRTK Figma Toolkit + Figma Bridge for Unity
Looking for handy resources and documentation on the MRTK Figma Toolkit and Bridge for Unity? Check out these resources published below: MRTK Figma Bridge for Unity:https://bit.ly/3nTNnsW MRTK Figma Toolkit:https://bit.ly/2XzD55Y You can also watch this quick video to learn how it works! #FigmaToolkit
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