Made for digital creators: Siemens and Sony collaborate on metaverse-focused headset
Made for digital creators, the new metaverse-focused headset made by Siemens and Sony is expected to launch later in 2024.
Siemens and Sony venture into the metaverse
Siemens, the German multinational technology conglomerate, has teamed up with Sony to venture into the metaverse with a focus on industrial applications. The collaboration is set to introduce a new mixed-reality headset in 2024, catering specifically to professional designers and engineers rather than gamers.
A headset designed for professional creators
The new mixed-reality headset developed by Siemens and Sony aims to enhance productivity for creators and manufacturers. Siemens CEO Roland Busch explains that the device, complemented by Siemens’ software, is designed more for professional designers than for gamers.
“So, it’s [headset] really geared for the professional consumers, which are creators, engineers, mechanical engineers. And this hats in combination with a software, which we are offering: there are cut software, 3D software that makes big difference and can boost really productivity in the design and creativity in design, very much so. So it’s different from that what you see as a headset for gaming, for example.”
Roland Busch
Leveraging resources from NVIDIA and Amazon Web Services
As part of the collaboration, Siemens is leveraging NVIDIA’s resources for creating “photorealistic images,” while Amazon Web Services is also playing a role in the project. The unveiled headset showcased at CES utilizes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip and features Sony’s micro OLED displays with a 4K resolution per eye. It also includes external accessories for real-time interaction with digital objects.
Sony’s involvement in the metaverse industry
While Siemens is entering the headset domain with this collaboration, Sony has been actively involved in the metaverse industry. In addition to the PlayStation VR 2, a virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 5, Sony has partnered with Google and Qualcomm in exploring mixed reality. The collaboration with Siemens indicates Sony’s pursuit of fresh perspectives in technology.
Hot Take: Siemens and Sony Collaborate to Launch Metaverse-Focused Headset
Siemens and Sony are joining forces to introduce a new mixed-reality headset designed specifically for professional creators and engineers. This collaboration signifies a move into the metaverse space for Siemens, while Sony further solidifies its position in the industry. The headset aims to enhance productivity and creativity with its combination of hardware and software, offering tools tailored to designers’ needs. With resources from NVIDIA and Amazon Web Services, the device promises photorealistic visuals and real-time interaction with digital objects. As major players like Apple show increasing interest in the metaverse, this partnership demonstrates Siemens and Sony’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
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