With the growing number of tech companies dipping their toes into the virtual reality and augmented reality platforms, it is no longer a surprise that semiconductor manufacturer Intel is also joining the foray. Intel recently announced that it is planning to unveil its own augmented reality smart glasses called Remote EyeSight at the Intel Developer Forum scheduled next month.
The Intel Remote EyeSight is a set of augmented reality smart glasses which is built around the idea of remote collaboration. Intel did not provide specifics about the device, but many tech analysts are speculating that it will be something of a cross between the Google Glass and Microsoft's HoloLens.
According to PC World, the Intel Remote EyeSight uses the company's Collaboration Suite for WebRTC. The company is aiming to "transform Intel's enterprise collaboration experiences with secure, cost-effective, hands-free and augmented reality technologies."
According to Benchmark Monitor, although Intel did not provide any details about the Remote EyeSight device, the company promised that augmented reality and virtual reality will be the main focus of its upcoming developer forum.
There are speculations claiming that Intel's Remote EyeSight could open a new outlet for interactive remote communication through the use of smart glasses. This will combine communication with mobility. Tech experts that Intel's new tech will be beneficial for those working in the medicine and education sectors.
Augmented reality headsets like the Microsoft HoloLens are bulky and restricts the user's movement. On the other hand, smart glasses like the Google Glass lacks hardware real estate to be powerful enough to be fundamentally useful to its users. Intel, with the Remote EyeSight, is looking to combine these two remarkable pieces of technology into one device.
As part of its foray into the virtual reality and augmented reality industry, Intel has been busy acquiring startups that have experience in those fields. Recently, Intel acquired Replay Technologies, a company that develops technology used in sports replays.