Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 powered Niantic augmented reality headset unveiled

Following on from the assertion by Qualcomm for its new Snapdragon AR2 platform, Niantic has this month unveiled a brand new augmented fact headset it has created powered with the aid of using the brand new Snapdragon AR2. Equipped with a multi-chip structure that consists of an AR processor, AR co-processor and connectivity platform the AR2 works to “distribute the processing of latency-touchy perception”. Check out the promo teaser underneath for a fast glimpse of what you may anticipate while carrying AR headset.

Snapdragon AR2

“The hardware reference layout showcases the capability for outdoor-succesful AR headsets that could orient themselves the usage of the Niantic map and render facts and virtual worlds on pinnacle of the bodily world,” says Niantic’s Head of AR Headsets, Maryam Sabour. “The reference layout will maintain to evolve, and we’re enthusiastic about the brand new AR2 platform that provides ground-breaking generation to permit headset manufactures to fast and greater successfully construct sleek, business merchandise primarily based totally on our imaginative and prescient for consumers”

Unfortunately apart from saying that the augmented fact headset is powered by the Snapdragon AR2 only a few different information were discovered and no pricing or availability has been showed as but with the aid of using Niantic.