Samsung’s AR Headsets Will Run on AI-Centric ‘Android XR’

Samsung and Google Team Up for a New Era of Augmented and Virtual Reality

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Google and Samsung, two technological giants, are joining forces to bring their own vision of augmented and virtual reality to life with a platform dubbed “Android XR.” While still shrouded in secrecy, it promises to be a significant step forward for mixed reality experiences with a focus on intuitive user control powered by AI.

Voice-Controlled Immersive Experiences

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While details about this new platform are still relatively sparse, early indications suggest that Android XR might be integrated with Google’s latest AI model, version 2.0 of Gemini.

Samsung’s initial headset design,“Project Moohan,” named after the Korean word for “infinity,” appears more restrained in its design compared to more

“We’re working on this new form factor that will elevate your daily routine,” said John Chen: “Imagine controlling your entire smart ecosystem with a pair of glasses,”

“Our intention is beyond gestures” mentioned Sameer Samat, “This is all about making technology more

Samsung hinted at its roadmap for XR last month, hinting at upcoming headsets and smart glasses featuring passthrough capabilities and internal displays.

The unique selling point for these devices seems to be their AI functions. According to Samsung,

the project will rely heavily on AI. From basic commands like researching online or making video calls to sophisticated interactions utilizing Google Assistant or navigating an immersive web.

“We envision a world where you interact using ‘natural conversation.’

Beyond Devices: An Ecosystem in Development

Samsung’s distinctive take on

Even before their new XR platform launches, Google has made it clear that

“This isn’t really about hardware. The AI will negate the need to repeatedly reach Anya, another company that embraced voice control, created

But from others on the market like Meta’s Quest

Google is offering insights into it. One compelling demo shows a user finding additional virtual information while navigating the familar interface.