 |
| Augmented reality will change the way we interact with our devices |
For
years, the only interface available to computer enthusiasts was the
keyboard. In 1984, the Mac brought with it the graphical user interface
and the mouse, which took time for the veterans to accustomed us.
OpinionsEl
today, all our devices use some form of graphical user interface,
navigating via mouse, stylus or touch. But we are about to experience
the next breakthrough thanks to augmented reality and virtual reality,
where voice and gestures will serve to drive innovation in hardware and
software.
However,
this will not happen overnight. As Fortune reports, only 6% of
Americans will own an RV helmet this year, generating a total of $556
million in U.S. sales
Although
it is a good start and serves as an introduction of the RV and the RA
to the high-end tech market, it will take some time for this trend to
begin to grow. It is estimated that by 2022, only 44% of people in the
U.S. will use some type of RV helmet or a mixed-reality solution.
The
reality is that most people will not want to wear glasses as part of
their interaction with computers. Instead, technologies such as 3d
monitors and VR-or RA-based interfaces will be the areas where we'll see
more innovation on the PC, while the RA is likely to dominate the
mobile device market.
In
fact, I think Apple will focus specifically on RA, maybe integrating
iOS as soon as next fall with the iphone 8. Tim Cook has said on
multiple occasions that he thinks it will be the RA (not the RV), which
has a greater impact and acceptance within the new generation of mobile
devices.
Although
Oculus Rift, Sony PlayStation VR, Microsoft HoloLens, HTC lives and
even Google Daydream are looking at the RV, I think Apple will
concentrate its efforts on the RA. Apple was a pioneer with the mouse
and touch screen, and I wouldn't be surprised if they planned to do the
same with the RA. If they could incorporate it into the iphone, the
popularity of this technology would explode.
This
does not, of course, mean that Apple is the only company that pursues
Ra, you just have to see apps like Pokémon go. But the real breakthrough
will take place when you add sensors that capture hand movements on the
screen to play and work with different apps, or when you can use voice
commands and gestures to navigate the apps on a smartphone.
Although
the mouse, keyboard and even touch screen have allowed us to be very
productive when it comes to interact with our computers and personal
devices, it is time to take the interface one step further. I think
adding RV and RA to our experience is the next evolution in user
interface design.
0 comentarios: