Speaking of the hottest topic these days, isn't it "metavers"?Last year, it was announced that Facebook would change the company name to "META" and invest in a huge investment in the Metabers -related business in the future.Google has been ensuring that Google will actively participate in a new business area set in the virtual real world.As one of them, let's introduce the leak information recently reported in THE VERGE.
What you can understand in this article -Basic knowledge related to metaharas -related terms -about the content of the news related to "Project IRIS" by The Verge ・ Google's VR / AR fields so far
The US TECH web media "THE VERGE" is as follows, from two people who are involved in VR / AR headset -related projects on Google in January 2022, as follows.I'm telling you.
・ Google is developing an MR headset under the name "Project IRIS" ・ Aiming to commercialize it in 2024. ・ MR type evolved from the current VR / AR headset, target is Metaverse.
Here are some terms here.*Note 1
◯ VR / AR / MR has become so familiar that there is no need to explain.VR stands for "Virtual Reality" and means a 3D -modeling virtual digital space.In this world, we can interfere with VR goggles and sensors attached to the limbs.
AR stands for "Augmented Reality".The base of the VR space is a virtual space consisting of digital data, but in the case of AR, there is a difference in real space.
By wearing AR -compatible glasses, you can overlap various digital content in the real space.While VR is an experience in a "different world", AR is mainly "digitally displaying useful information in the real world".
MR stands for "Mixed Reality".As a concept, the border with AR is not so clear.AR is positioned as "expanded" by overlapping information that has been digitized into the real world, while MR is one step further and "mixed" in the real world and the virtual world more closely.increase.
For example, a scouter in the Dragon Ball will analyze the opponent's fighting power and show it in numerical values.This can be regarded as an AR technology that "adds" useful information to objects that exist in the real world.The head -up display, which displays various information on the car windshield, is the simplest use of such technologies.
When you see the real world through your smart glass, a dinosaur appears in accordance with that space, and it shows a movement that actually exists there.This can be considered a MR category.It seems that Pokemon GO, which was very popular around the world a while ago, was often introduced as AR technology at the time, but it can be said that it belongs to MR as a category.*Note 2
Such VR / AR / MR may be comprehensively described as "XR".Due to the global new Corona, the difficulties of communicating by people directly have become a major factor in the attention of XR.It is expected that XR technology will be applied to a wide range of fields, such as business use such as online conferences, events, education, and amusements.
◯ Metaverse Methavers is definitely one of the hottest trend words in 2022.The importance of Facebook has changed its name to "META" in 2021 and announced a huge investment as a pillar of the second business alongside the Facebook and Instagram SNS business.We believe that this article, "Project IRIS", the theme of this paper, should be regarded as a strategic product targeting this meta spring.
In fact, there is no clear definition in the meta spring.It is a vague image that it is an Internet evolution system, and people can use avatars in virtual space to do "life" and "business" similar to the real world.New forms of communication and ultimate form of games and amusements.
The preceding case is "Second Life", which caused a large boom.Recently, games such as "Animal Crossing" and "Fort Knight" can be regarded as part of the metabers.
META (formerly Facebook) is now excited to secure preliminary profits by creating the standard platform for this meta spring.We are aiming for the great success of Facebook in the era when SNS spreads the world and built a huge wealth.*Note 3
Now, what is essential for realizing this meta spring?
A 360 -degree virtual space gives a deep immersive feeling.In addition, it is possible to communicate real -time communication, and it is easy to see various information and 3D modeling virtual objects.
There is no doubt that the answer is "high -performance VR / AR headset".
According to the above -mentioned articles, about 300 people are currently working on the Project IRIS project, and there are plans to hire hundreds of more people in the future.It is also reported that Clay Bayber, who was in charge of "Daydream (VR -related)", led the project.
This VR / AR headset has a much more advanced performance than conventional products, and a more immersive MR experience will be realized.It has also been reported on specific specifications, such as the fact that the power supply is supplied from the battery and does not require an external power supply, and that it is equipped with a unique SOC chip.It can be inferred that the information is quite real.
As for the OS, Android OS is used, The Verge has found that Google is recruiting on the premise of AR OS development.This suggests the possibility of developing its own OS for "Project IRIS".
Google Glass is the most famous product in the hardware category in the VR / AR field by Google.In 2012, where the VR / AR field was attracting attention as an important market in the future, it appeared on the world expectations, but unfortunately it was not a successful product sales.
After that, Google did not show much movement to the VR / AR -related hardware category.Instead, we have been focusing on building VR ecosystem, focusing on software, such as searching and applying AR technology to Google Maps.However, in 2020, NORTH, a smart glass maker, and investing in Magic Leap from early on, has been introducing technology from outside hardware makers.
In 2021, it announced its own communication tool called "Project Starline".This is a device and related technology used to communicate with the opponent in a remote location, and the opponent's expression and movement are 3D in real time by the sensor acquiring the sensor, and the reconstructed images are displayed on the display.is.
The display in front of you is digital data composed of state -of -the -art technologies such as AI, machine learning and spatial audio, but an experience that is online meeting with realistic people.You can get it.And you don't need a headset.Of course, it is also possible to convert it to your favorite avatar and display it in real time.
The fact that online meetings have been performed on a daily basis due to the influence of the new Corona has also increased the need for such technologies.In the past, the game market was promising as a main battlefield for VR / AR technology.In order to use VR / AR technology, you need high hardware such as headset and high -performance PCs, and you must participate in some platform to use.
Therefore, the hurdles were slightly higher for ordinary users, and some breakthroughs were needed to spread widely.
This time, the global new Colona Pan Demic may be the trigger.The situation that hinders real communication continues, and the hurdles for online communication are unprecedented.
"I have to actually meet" has become a common sense in the past, and a society where online is commonplace has become a reality.Once experienced online convenience, effectiveness, and effects, such as business meetings, recruitment interviews, concerts, events, and education, you may not even have to be particular about it.
It has been reported that not only Google / Meta (former Facebook) but also VR / AR goggles will soon be released from Apple.The current situation of many IT companies, such as Microsoft, trying to take over the next "Blue Ocean" hegemony, and has the atmosphere of the dawn of the Internet and the night before the SNS Service Release.Perhaps you can see a new startup that you don't even know, like American Dream.*Note 4
[Summary] This time, I summarized the news about VR / AR headset under development by Google.But what is important is not just a new device, but a view of hegemony with a keyword.
The world of the movie "Avatar", "Matrix" and "Lady Player" may soon appear as a familiar service for us.If you think so, the excitement will not stop.
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■ References Includes 1THE VERGE "Google is Building an Ar Headset" https: // www.THEVERGE.com/2022/1/20/22892152/google-project-iris-ar-headset-2024注2TIME&SPACE by KDDI 「注目の「XR」（クロスリアリティ）とは？VR、AR、MRとの違いと最新事例を紹介」https://time-space.KDDI.COM/ICT-KEYWORDS/20180816/2406 Note 3cnet Japan "What is the topic of" Metaverse "-5 things to know" https: // Japan.cnet.Com/Article/35182844/Note 4cnet JAPAN "Google," PROJECT STARLINE "with a sense of" there is a person there "" https: // Japan.cnet.Com/Article/35171003/"Apple's VR/AR headset, development is late -Is it released in 2023?" https: // Japan.cnet.Com/Article/35182145/