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Microsoft Hololens 2
How can I borrow this device?
Request to borrow this device. Please allow one weekday (Mon–Fri) for request processing.
About this device
Microsoft HoloLens 2 is an untethered holographic computer. It refines the holographic computing journey started by HoloLens (1st gen) to provide a more comfortable and immersive experience paired with more options for collaborating in mixed reality. HoloLens 2 runs on the Windows Holographic OS, which is based on a "flavor" of Windows 10. Due to wide adoption and tight integration with a very stable OS, the Hololens 2 is an excellent choice for developers looking to build their understanding of mixed reality fundamentals.
The Hololens 2 is available in the Virtual Reality Studio and lends within the space as a factory-reset device. Follow this guide to assist with set up and utilization of the Hololens 2.
Useful information
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Who can I contact about it?
Consultations
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What are the hardware specifications?
HoloLens components
- Visor. Contains the HoloLens sensors and displays. You can rotate the visor up while wearing the HoloLens.
- Headband. To put on the HoloLens, use the adjustment wheel to expand the headband. With the HoloLens in place, tighten the adjustment wheel by turning to the right, until the headband is comfortable.
- Brightness buttons. When wearing the HoloLens, the brightness buttons are on the left side of the visor near your temple.
- Volume buttons. When wearing the HoloLens, the volume buttons are on the right side of the visor near your temple.
- Power button. When wearing the HoloLens, the power button is located on the right side of the rear outer cover.
- USB-C port. When wearing the HoloLens, the USB-C port is located on the right side of the rear outer cover below the Power button.
Device specifications
Display
Optics See-through holographic lenses (waveguides) Holographic resolution 2k 3:2 light engines Holographic density >2.5k radiants (light points per radian) Eye-based rendering Display optimization for 3D eye position Visual light camera (VLC)
Specification Design value (nominal) Focal Length 1.08mm FOV (diagonal) 96.1 degrees Coplanar (both point forward and are parallel in view?) Yes (for forward-facing VLC’s) Stereo baseline 98.6mm (for forward-facing VLC’s) Sensors
Head tracking 4 visible light cameras Eye tracking 2 Infrared (IR) cameras Depth 1-MP Time-of-Flight depth sensor Inertial measurement unit (IMU) Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer Camera 8-MP stills, 1080p30 video Compute and connectivity
System on chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 Compute Platform details Holographic processing unit Second-generation custom-built holographic processing unit Memory 4-GB LPDDR4x system DRAM Storage 64-GB UFS 2.1 Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2x2 Bluetooth 5.0 USB USB Type-C DRP Power
Battery Life 2-3 hours of active use. Up to two weeks of standby time. Battery technology Lithium batteries Charging behavior Fully functional when charging Cooling type Passively cooled (no fans) Power draw In order to maintain/advance Internal Battery Charge Percentage while the device is on, it must be connected minimum to a 15W charger. Fit
Sizing Single size with adjustable band. Fits over eyeglasses Weight 566 grams Device capabilities
Human understanding
Hand tracking Two-handed fully articulated model, direct manipulation Eye tracking Real-time tracking Voice Command and control on-device; Cortana natural language with internet connectivity Environment understanding
Six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) tracking World-scale positional tracking Spatial mapping Real-time environment mesh Mixed reality capture Mixed hologram and physical environment photos and videos Pre-installed software
Windows Holographic Operating System With Windows Holographic OS, Windows 10 users will be able to use some of their apps and games in a mixed reality environment via the HoloLens 2. 3D Viewer 3D Viewer lets you easily view 3D models and animations in real time. Cortana Cortana, your personal productivity assistant, helps you stay on top of what matters and save time finding what you need. Dynamics 365 Guides Dynamics 365 Guides will help employees learn new skills faster on HoloLens devices. Dynamics 365 Remote Assist Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist empowers technicians to collaborate and solve problems with remote collaborators using Microsoft Teams or Dynamics 365 Remote Assist. Feedback Hub Feedback Hub lets you provide feedback about Windows and apps by sharing your suggestions or problems. File Explorer File Explorer provides a graphical user interface for accessing the file systems. Mail and Calendar The Mail and Calendar apps help you stay up to date on your email, manage your schedule, and stay in touch with your contacts. Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge gives you world-class performance with more privacy, more productivity, and more value while you browse. Microsoft Store The Microsoft Store is your go-to source for apps and games that work with HoloLens. Movies & TV Movies & TV brings you the latest entertainment in one simple, fast, and elegant app. OneDrive OneDrive lets you access and edit your files from all your devices anywhere. Photos Photos lets you view and edit your photos and videos, make movies and create albums. Settings The Settings app is the place where you customize how Windows Holographic works in detail. Tips Tips lets you master surprising and lesser-known things you can do in Windows Holographic.