MICROSOFT HOLOLENS computing into the 3-dimensional world that humans have always existed in is the next step in making computing truly more personal .”
We previously featured the Microsoft HoloLens and spoke with Aviad Almagor , Director of the Mixed Reality Programme at Trimble , who has been utilising the HoloLens to interact with design data more intuitively . Since the start of this year , the HoloLens has come on in leaps and bounds , supporting Architecture , Engineering , Construction and Operations ( AECO ) professionals in undertaking high quality operations and bringing 3D models to life . Such developments have increased collaboration worldwide and enabled users to explore designs in 3D without expert guidance . This echoes Almagor ’ s previous statement , “ Mixed Reality brings 3D data to life and puts information in the user ’ s hands without the need to change or adjust the data format .”
Microsoft ’ s SketchUp Viewer was launched at the end of last year , the first commercial HoloLens application to
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