HaveyoueverwonderedwhatitwouldbeliketobeTonyStark?

Well, now you can find out. At least, that's what Microsoft wants you to believe. The new HoloLens merges virtual objects with reality. Much like Tony Stark's interface in Marvel's Iron Man films when he's working on his hyper-futuristic suit. This new technology opens the door to a new world full of possibilities, not just limited to receiving holographic SOS calls from Princess Leia.

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What can it do?

Instead of using a simple computer screen, you put on a headset with glasses that gives you the illusion of projecting holographic elements onto various objects, like tables or walls. You could virtually switch your work screen directly onto one wall and the Facebook page onto another. The possibilities are unimaginable. You could also easily move your stuff around spatially without actually having to move large screens.

NASA uses it

Strolling into the exact same office every morning might be really boring for some. The smart folks at NASA came up with the idea of creating a 3D version of the planet Mars to explore it. The HoloLens, along with its technology, enabled them to transform their offices into a virtual playground. Future projects could even simulate controlling Mars rover drives via HoloLens.

What does this mean for the creative world?

It's still too early to determine how strong the impact will be - even though it represents a very interesting new way of interaction. Architects could, for example, realize virtual tours and walkarounds of their work. 3D artists could complete their projects and work directly at the table and edit them in real-time. Even Unity, a 3D engine primarily used for computer games, has already announced its support for future projects with this technology. This means that a completely new type of gaming could be born, where your own four walls become parts of the game.

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The future is now

So does that mean you should rush out and get one as soon as possible? Probably not. Because, as is often the case, it always takes some time for new technologies (if they catch on) to be adopted by the masses and used in everyday life. Nonetheless, I think this gadget looks damn cool, and I will definitely keep an eye on it to eventually build my own Iron Man suit. The HoloLens is set to launch in early 2016.