HoloKit provides an open-source hardware kit that transforms an iPhone into an augmented reality headset for spatial computing. This device allows users to view and interact with digital objects overlaid onto the real world. The platform supports multiplayer AR experiences and provides an SDK for developers creating mixed reality content.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Existing augmented reality (AR) headsets are often expensive and complex, limiting accessibility for many users. Developing AR experiences also requires specialized hardware and software, creating a barrier for creators and developers.
Solution
HoloKit X is an open-source, stereoscopic AR headset that leverages the power of the iPhone to deliver mixed reality experiences at an affordable price. By transforming an iPhone into a hands-free AR viewer, HoloKit X allows users to interact with digital holograms overlaid onto the real world. The headset utilizes the iPhone's existing capabilities, such as its LiDAR scanner for 3D environmental perception and local network connectivity for multiplayer experiences. This approach democratizes AR, making it accessible to a broader audience of users and developers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes consumers interested in exploring augmented reality, as well as developers and creators looking for an accessible platform to build and share AR experiences.
Features
- Optical see-through display providing a 60-degree field of view, blending digital content with the real world
- Compatibility with a range of iPhones (XS and later, excluding Mini and SE models), leveraging existing user devices
- Utilizes the iPhone's LiDAR scanner (on supported models) for enhanced environmental understanding and object detection
- Support for multiplayer AR experiences through local networking, enabling shared augmented realities
- Apple Watch integration for motion control, allowing users to interact with AR content through gestures
- Spatial audio support for immersive soundscapes that adapt to the user's position and movements
- Spectator mode, enabling others to view and record the AR experience in real-time using their iPhones or iPads
- Open-source SDK for developers to create custom "Realities" (AR experiences)