Kuo: Apple’s next mixed reality headset with 15 camera modules

Apple’s next mixed-reality headphones 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 visible augmented reality experiences, six modules will be used for “innovative biometrics” and one camera module will be used for environmental detection. Largan will supply many of the 15 camera lenses.

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

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

Kuo believes Apple’s mixed-reality headphones will be significantly lighter than many VR devices on the market and will provide an “immersive experience that is significantly better than existing VR products.” Kuo expects the headphones to be priced at about $ 1,000 and will feature high-end micro-OLED displays.

For more information on what to expect from the AR / VR headphones that Apple has in development, we have a full summary with all the rumors we have heard so far. The summary also contains details about the smart glasses Apple is working on, which will be released after the headphones.