February 22, 2016 at 14:26Cosmonauts test Microsoft Hololens video glasses on the ISS
Hololens help to quickly solve problems with the breakdown of nodes and elements at the station
Photo: NASA
Cosmonauts on the ISS are on the verge of technological progress, so to speak. They test the latest devices, technologies and scientific instruments. Now they need to work again, mastering new technologies. Namely, to test Hololens video glasses from Microsoft Corporation, which arrived at the station not so long ago.
In the case of the ISS, Hololens is part of a pilot project, Sidekick, which allows specialists to work with various nodes, elements of technical systems without instructions. Information support is provided by video glasses. A remote specialist sees the problem through the eyes of an astronaut, and through Skype or a graphic editor with the ability to share images shows what and how to do it. In addition, astronauts see elements of augmented reality - for example, an animation of the operation of a node.
There is still a lot of time until the Hololens become a familiar tool. But virtual reality is gradually penetrating into the ordinary life of a person, including work, life and leisure. Scientists most actively use such systems. By the way, the Curiosity team is going to work with Hololens. Team members will be able to travel to Mars in virtual reality, and see with their own eyes everything that is around the rover. The effect of presence will be almost complete.
As for the repair work in Hololens , not only astronauts can use such a tool. Masters at enterprises, automobile workshops, data centers - such video glasses can be useful to many.
Photo: NASA
Cosmonauts on the ISS are on the verge of technological progress, so to speak. They test the latest devices, technologies and scientific instruments. Now they need to work again, mastering new technologies. Namely, to test Hololens video glasses from Microsoft Corporation, which arrived at the station not so long ago.
In the case of the ISS, Hololens is part of a pilot project, Sidekick, which allows specialists to work with various nodes, elements of technical systems without instructions. Information support is provided by video glasses. A remote specialist sees the problem through the eyes of an astronaut, and through Skype or a graphic editor with the ability to share images shows what and how to do it. In addition, astronauts see elements of augmented reality - for example, an animation of the operation of a node.
There is still a lot of time until the Hololens become a familiar tool. But virtual reality is gradually penetrating into the ordinary life of a person, including work, life and leisure. Scientists most actively use such systems. By the way, the Curiosity team is going to work with Hololens. Team members will be able to travel to Mars in virtual reality, and see with their own eyes everything that is around the rover. The effect of presence will be almost complete.
As for the repair work in Hololens , not only astronauts can use such a tool. Masters at enterprises, automobile workshops, data centers - such video glasses can be useful to many.
This #saturdaymorning checked out the @Microsoft #HoloLens aboard @Space_Station ! Wow! #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/OZlWmzWjsY
- Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) February 20, 2016