NEW DELHI, Oct 22: Samsung Electronics today unveiled ‘Galaxy XR’, a new category of AI-native devices designed to deliver immersive experiences in a form factor optimized for multimodal AI, a statement issued by Samsung, said.
Interestingly, being the first product built on the new Android XR platform, it is developed together by Samsung, Google and Qualcomm Technologies.
This launch is the first step of the South Korean electronic giant in its long-term Extended Reality (XR) journey, with innovations to come across the full spectrum of XR form factors, including AI glasses.
Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of Mobile eXperience (MX) at Samsung Electronics, said, ” With Galaxy XR, Samsung is introducing a brand-new ecosystem of mobile devices. Built on Android XR, Galaxy XR expands the vision for mobile AI into a new frontier of immersive and meaningful possibilities, allowing XR to move from concept to everyday reality, for both the industry and users.”
Galaxy XR is unlocking new possibilities with multimodal AI, transforming how people connect with the world through technology in their daily lives.
Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google, said, ” Android XR is the first Android platform built entirely for the Gemini era, and we are incredibly excited to take a significant leap forward today with the launch of Galaxy XR. Through our partnership with Samsung, Android XR will unlock entirely new ways to explore, connect, and create, building an open, unified platform for the next evolution of computing.”
Moreover, Galaxy XR is carefully engineered with a human-centric design to deliver long-term comfort through the combination of its shape, advanced materials, and the structural optimization of each component.
Galaxy XR headset is ergonomically balanced and its frame distributes pressure across the forehead and back of the head. It minimizes facial discomfort while providing steady support.
Fortunately, the battery pack is separate from the headset, which makes the device more compact, light, and comfortable to wear. It also features a detachable light shield, which offers comfort when removed and deeper immersion by blocking external light when attached.
These thoughtful innovations allow Galaxy XR users to experience the ecosystem of Extended Reality (XR).
Galaxy XR also opens new dimensions of discovery by providing a wide array of experiences optimized for XR such as Google Maps, YouTube, Circle to Search and Google Photos.
With the help of advanced sensors, cameras, and powerful hardware, Galaxy XR can precisely track users’ head, hand, and eye movement and provide truly immersive experiences. Moreover, the device’s microphones are strategically placed and supported by software to filter out external noises and capture the wearer’s voice more clearly.
Alex Katouzian, Group GM of Mobile, Compute & XR at Qualcomm Technologies, said, ” Galaxy XR embodies our vision for the future, where the synergy of AI and XR transforms the possibilities of personal computing. We’re thrilled to collaborate on this initiative, as Galaxy XR will help to bring new use cases across various industries and pave the way for exciting multi-device experiences, all enabled by our work with Samsung and Google.” (UNI)
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