Immersive Worlds Await: My Experience with the Apple Vision Pro
Walking into the Apple Store, I had high expectations for the Vision Pro demo, but nothing could have prepared me for the breathtaking experience that awaited. The Vision Pro isn’t just a product; it's a portal into a world where the lines between reality and imagination blur seamlessly.
During the demo, I experienced a series of incredibly realistic augmented reality scenes that were nothing short of magical. One standout moment was the dinosaur demo, where towering creatures that seemed to step right out of prehistory roamed around me. But the moment a digital butterfly landed softly on my hand, I gasped. The realism was uncanny, making the butterfly feel real. In addition, the dinosaurs appeared as though they were right there in front of me, their massive forms looming large.
A more tactical use for the VisionPro was experiencing the images and videos in 3D. Imagine converting all your home videos and images into vindeo and then experiencing them all over again in 3D. It's a moment to re-live your memories. This device allows you to re-live precious moments in a way that traditional photos and videos could never offer. You can potentially be surrounded by vivid rainbows and playful butterflies, I felt truly part of the scene, an experience that's both exhilarating and serene.
However, despite these stunning visuals, I felt the demo could have benefitted from more varied AR scenarios to showcase the device's full potential. The ability to interact more with the environment and objects would demonstrate how close we can really get to a fully immersive experience.
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A noticeable drawback, other than the lack of content, was the weight of the Vision Pro. The heft of the device made prolonged wear uncomfortable, a sentiment echoed by several other participants who found the device a bit too heavy for long-term use.
Looking forward, I'm optimistic about the future of wearable technology like the Vision Pro. It's clear that we're on the brink of a revolution in how we consume media, interact with digital content, and understand the world around us. For the Vision Pro to truly replace our smartphones, it will need to become lighter and more affordable, which I believe is well within the realm of possibility given the rapid pace of technological advancement.
The potential for educational, therapeutic, and entertainment applications is vast. With more engaging content and improved hardware, the Vision Pro could very well be the gateway to worlds we’ve only imagined, driven by AR and AI. The future is here, and it's incredibly exciting.
Dana Loberg is CEO and Founder of Leo AR, the first augmented reality communications platform that gives anyone the power to enrich the world around them with realistic 3D and 4D animated objects and photogrammetry. She also has empowering children’s books for little minds on Amazon here. Follow her @luckyloberg, Substack and YouTube.