5 amazing HoloLens videos show the power of AR and VR

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen some really impressive demonstrations of the capabilities of Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality all-in-one headset.

The system costs $3,000, so it only makes financial sense to buy one right now for certain applications, like construction. The HoloLens holds the potential to save money during the planning and construction of anything from a Mars rover to a bathroom. While it is expensive, the headset is able to understand its location wirelessly indoors or outdoors with incredible accuracy — a technical feat no other augmented or virtual reality technology has been able to match in a consumer product. This critical feature (sometimes called “inside out” tracking) means that as the price comes down and features improve a lot more people will find reasons to bring this kind of equipment into their home.