Microsoft is seeking to enhance its six-year collaboration with the US Army on the HoloLens project through a partnership with Anduril Industries. Should the Department of Defense approve this plan, Microsoft will focus on AI and cloud capabilities, while Anduril will manage production and development. Despite early successes, the modified HoloLens 2 has faced significant issues, including discomfort and visibility problems, leading to Congress denying the Army's earlier purchase request for thousands of headsets, albeit later funding a new development effort.
Microsoft is set to expand its collaboration with Anduril Industries on the IVAS program if the Defense Department approves, focusing on AI and cloud infrastructure.
Anduril, led by Oculus inventor Palmer Luckey, will take charge of production oversight and future development of hardware and software in partnership with Microsoft.
The modified HoloLens 2, which originally felt like 'a real-life game of Call of Duty,' faced challenges including nausea and eyestrain, impacting its adoption.
Due to issues with the headset, Congress denied the Army's request for 6,900 units and instead funded Microsoft for a redesigned version.
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