r/apple • u/PickledBackseat • Jan 30 '24

Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not Apple Vision

https://www.theverge.com/24054862/apple-vision-pro-review-vr-ar-headset-features-price
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u/thalassicus Jan 30 '24

Everyone thinks about white collar job applications, but this could be amazing for trade labor training. With that resolution, you’ll be able to see individual screws and a diesel mechanic could practice in VR for hours in simulation before attempting repairs with AR assist in the real world.

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u/The_real_bandito Jan 30 '24

That’s an example of a professional app. Training or learning related. Not everything is office work related. 

Heck, if they can make something like diagrams of where parts are supposed to go as you assemble that could be consider a professional app. 

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u/Twombls Jan 30 '24

I can't see this catching on in trades anytime soon. Especially in dirty / dangerous environments where situational awareness is needed. That was going to be Microsoft hololens gimmick.

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u/iamadventurous Jan 30 '24

They got one for vacuuming to make sure you dont miss a spot

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u/FluffyTV Jan 31 '24

You could put a GoPro on someone and put it on YouTube and achieve the same results for way cheaper.

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u/thalassicus Jan 31 '24

Muscle memory is a huge part that would be lacking.

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u/NotFromMilkyWay Jan 31 '24

No, they can't, they can't even read the text on most real life objects as this review shows. And AR assist has existed for ten years.

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u/artificialimpatience Jan 31 '24

The idea of someone literally seeing the world through your eyes literally live is amazing too… I’m imagining the equivalent of live-streaming 3D into someone’s eyes - that is intense