Chapter 8: Hardware Systems and Sensor Technologies for XR
Abstract : Extended reality (XR) systems rely on powerful hardware components such as head-mounted displays (HMDs) and specialized peripherals, which integrate various sensor technologies to capture real-world data and enable immersive, interactive digital experiences. Hardware Systems for XR The primary hardware devices for XR applications can be broadly categorized by their form factor and function: Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs) / Headsets: These are the core of most immersive XR experiences, ranging from fully enclosed VR headsets that block out the real world to transparent-lensed AR/MR glasses that overlay digital content. Examples: Meta Quest series ( Meta Store ), Microsoft HoloLens 2 ( Microsoft Learn ), HTC Vive, Apple Vision Pro ( Apple ). Mobile Devices: Smartphones and tablets serve as accessible AR platforms, using their built-in cameras and screens to overlay digital information onto the user's live view of...