Kuo: Apple’s upcoming Mixed Reality headset with 15 camera modules

Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset will feature a total of 15 optical camera modules, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said tonight in a research note obtained by MacRumors

Eight of the 15 camera modules will be used for transparent augmented reality experiences, six modules will be used for “innovative biometrics” and one camera module will be used for environmental detection. Largan supplies many of the 15 camera lenses.

Kuo’s prediction of the number of expected cameras in the mixed reality headset comes after a report from yesterday that shared several details about the device, which Kuo believes will launch in 2022.

The headset will be “portable” with independent computing power and storage, but not “mobile” like an iPhone. Current prototypes weigh 200 to 300 grams, but the final weight can be reduced to 100 to 200 grams if Apple can resolve technical issues.

Kuo believes that Apple’s mixed reality headset will be significantly lighter than many VR devices on the market, and that it will provide “an immersive experience that is significantly better than existing VR products.” Kuo expects the headset to be priced around $ 1000, and it will feature high-end micro OLED displays.

To learn more about what we expect from the AR / VR headset that Apple is in development, we have a full recap of all the rumors we’ve heard so far. The collection also includes details about the smart glasses Apple is working on, which will be released after the headset.