Marcus Kane
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Designing a Solarpunk future at Normal Robotics
Joined October 2011
If you're interested in manufacturing, here's my take on the Vision Pro production video. 1. First we see extruded Aluminum forms that will be machined into the frame. The two right angle edges will become fixings to aid manufacture and accuracy.
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A quick render to show the size comparison without facial interfaces for Vision Pro and Quest 3.
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2. Next, Glass sheets are CNC-cut with a cutting wheel attached to the tool. The glass shape will be oversized here ready for the 3d molding process.
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3. The cut glass sheet is placed into a two part mold, which is formed using a local embossing process or hot forming. Creating the 3D curvature of the front glass Lens.
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What I wish quest 3 was: Black glass front with the sensors under it , coupled with a simple LED array that conveys when you're using pass-through and gives users some customisable elements.
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4. The formed Lens then goes through a range of coating and curing processes which provide features like anti-scratch.
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7. 3D knitting process for the back strap. This machine can basically create complex knits to produce 3D geometry from a single design. The design incorporates the ability to stretch in the direction and is being tested here.
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5. Next the edge is machined to help tidy up any imperfections from the hot forming process and create a surface to meet with the frame.
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10. Then the outside surface is sanded to a rough finish before going into a zirconium bead bath. This rubs and polishes the surface into Apples signature metal finish.
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6. Uncertain here, but it looks like an inner frame has been glued against the edge of the lens and is going through a curing process. Or the edge is being checked for accuracy.
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8. Back to the Aluminium extrusion, the milling process starts by coring out the interior and edges on a 3 axis CNC. Including the fixings you can see on the center of each side where the lens's would be.
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9. The part is then attached to its fixings to go through a 5 Axis CNC process. Completing the main shape of the frame as-well as the internal fixings for components. The main fixings are still attached and will be be used right up until the end before removal.
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11. Off camera the frame must have gone through a few more machining process as we see it now fully detailed, held in place by its fixings.
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We only saw a glimpse in the keynote, so here's a quick model of the Vision Pro's top strap. From what people are saying about the weight it looks like it'll be needed for long sessions #VisionPro #render
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14. An internal plastic chassis which the components will be mounted to, is lowered into the metal frame for assembly. This could also be the 3D printed component reported to be used in production.
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Had a great time chatting with MacRumors yesterday about the possibilities of Apples XR headset and its design. (sorry about my audio). I also created some new concept renders for @Dtalkingtech latest video, download below for higher resolution.
#TheMacRumorsShow: Product Designer @marcusckane Envisions What Apple's AR/VR Headset Could Look Like by @HartleyCharlton and @danbarbera
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15. Briefly here we see some of the internal assembly taking place while the part is held by a new fixing on the internal plastic chassis. The original fixings must have now been removed. Another plastic part is used to protect the outer surface from damage through its assembly.
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12. A machine arm guides a laser etching around an edge. I think this is to aid the adhesive fixing between the glass lens and frame later.
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16. Then I think we see some kind of adhesive being prepared on the internals front cover ready for the outer glass lens to be laminated to it.
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Im impressed with midjourneys interpretation of an Apple mixed reality headset. Even if it did take allot of prompting to get there, a reference image and a smige of photoshop cleanup. #mixedreality #midjourney
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Quick little Sunday HMD concept. Offloaded battery and processing for small form factor. Seamless foam facial interface made to user for fit and comfort, with connected single head strap. Under lens sensors for pass-through and tracking.
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Looking through some of my folders I thought I'd share an old idea I explored for a spatial Spotify app. I think ID techniques and Spatial technologies can be leveraged to elevate software by treating virtual UI as physical objects. Here I looked at trying to bring the visceral
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Something I want to see in the XR hardware space. Split hardware, where you can upgrade the processor separate from the displays / sensors similar to PC. Reducing the headset size and allowing you to swap out batteries. Also enables you to connect the headset part to a PC.
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Blending computer vision, physical objects and real time simulation feedback are some of the most exciting use cases for Spatial computing. Natural intuitive learning.
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Concept vis I worked on with @Dtalkingtech for Apples upcoming MR headset. With the latest information from @markgurman pointing to a WWDC 2023 initial launch.
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Starting to confirm mine and @nightKnight05 ‘s thoughts that Apple HMD will use a lenticular display for front pass through. This will enable different people to see the correct view of your face from their perspective.
A new Apple patent reveals that their work on Lenticular Displays now extends through to a possible future HMD Display
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Smart move from Zuck to annouce this before Monday. People will desire the Apple headset but most wont justify the cost, they'll want a similar experience and look for alternative.
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@markgurman's latest article says Apple’s XR headset will use a MagSafe-like battery pack with a magnetic port. @Dtalkingtech and I predicted this in our recent videos, check out his channel for more insights. I think two battery packs will be enough for indefinite use. You
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The #OverviewEffect, experienced when gazing out of a plane window, never fails to captivate me. It evokes profound awe, connection, and calm. Advanced #XR could recreate these sensations in any environment, no penthouse required. Where would you choose if you can be anywhere?
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It´s WWDC2023, Apple unveils their new Mixed Reality Headset. Guests reach below their chairs and pull out headsets to wear. On a giant screen behind the speaker, a new season of Walking with Dinosaurs is displayed. Suddenly, a T-rex steps through the screen and onto the stage
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Semi hot take: I don't think we've really seen much in the way of increasing productivity through spatial computing yet. One of the few examples for me is Gravity sketch, which genuinely improves my 3D workflow and makes creating complex 3D actually fun, especially using MR.
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Following on from my old spatial computing idea I explored for music, here's another. Task time integrates our calendar items and tasks into a simple new linear clock format. Giving you an intuitive visual overview to keep focused and on track. #SpatialComputing
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@appltrack @mingchikuo Nahhh this is way off, they removed parts like user facing sensors to reduce cost. No way they release a headset over $4000 . I even think the original rumor of $3000 is too much. Time will tell.
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@michalkosinski While this is indeed interesting and should be addressed by the AI community, the way you have gone about it is misleading and leveraging people’s worry regarding this technology. It’s unethical and disappointing, we should all do better.
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@ianzelbo I think this is the minimum tech stack that represents the experience they are after for a consumer device. it'll get smaller and more compact as time goes on. Its definitely not aimed at the current XR / VR market customers ( which ofcourse makes us sad) and instead is aiming at.
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I’m ready for the post minamalism aesthetic for the new hardware age. Wondering where the next movement will come from. Smart pendant shown here by Modem works.
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@afoxdesign I had a little time this morning so I thought I'd help. I imported the model into CAD and scaled it correctly, then rebuilt the surface and flattened it into a sheet profile for you. It's close but will need testing and refining on the real thing. I'll Link the .ai file below.
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After WWDC 2023, it looks like you'll be able to code new worlds for their headset. Some pioneering work was done years ago by the @ultraleap and @keiichiban , around what they call mirror worlds :
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@DShankar This is the bane of creating concepts using AI, even for other product design it struggles with form. But I have had some success by combining terms like goggles, headsets, or HMD with glasses. It also helps to feed it a starting image. Here's some:
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You want a better view, so you twist the reality dial and are transported to a front row seat. (2 of 3)
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Can totally see people experiencing all their classic films in a new way with the eventual 2D -> spatial movie conversion.
Turning movies shots into 3D scenes using 3D Gaussian Splats 🤯. Next experiment will be about taking footages from movies, turning them in 3D and then take them into @UnrealEngine to add/edit. Remember this scene ?
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Spatial Hardware Part 2. Compressible Foam Visor for maximum comfort, fit and weight.
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After the game, you decide to take a couple of practice shots yourself. (3 of 3)
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Great article from Karl, summery I got from this was we’ll need 80ppd to be able to use HMD’s for proper monitor replacement (AVP at 40ppd)
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Donning the headset in Apple store demos reveals an endangered rhino in your hand, growing to full size when you place it down. Left to wander around people in the store.
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Feeling inspired by Teenage Engineering's latest creation, the CM-15 microphone. Driven by a desire to learn and grow, I wanted to recreate its mesmerizing visuals and design. Crafting the intricate 3D mesh proved to be quite challenging, but very fulfilling now it's done.
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Love to see companies passionate about their ID and sharing design decisions. Also from this I can see that there's space for this thing to get TINY in future versions, next few years are going to be interesting.
We're thrilled to give you a sneak peek into the intricate design of Bigscreen Beyond with a detailed teardown video!. It's a journey into the heart of our product, showcasing our design details and intricate inner workings. Dive in and gain a firsthand understanding of what
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It's simple but as someone who loved anything RC flight related I cant wait to try this.
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Meet and greet your favourite characters in a personal experience they’ll never forget ( 3 of 4 )
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I think one of the killer features of Apples upcoming MR headset will be providing a new platform for cinema. IMAX quality viewing experiences right from your home and even being able to watch a film realise at the same time as theatres using on device authentication. (1/3).
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