mira prism is an affordable, iPhone-powered augmented reality headset

as we all know, augment reality is still not a mass market product. with microsoft’s HoloLens raging around USD$3,000, most of us have decided to wait until something more affordable hits the shelves. with this in mind, los angeles-based startup mira has come up with a $99 dollar solution for iPhone users called the ‘mira prism’. with a motto that shouts ‘true augmented reality, powered by your smartphone’, the company wants to take over the market with the help of developers.

mira prism lets you interact with holographic images overlaid on the real world

the mira prism is a headset that lets you interact with holographic images overlaid on the real world. the phone is positioned away from your face, and the images end up reflected off a clear lens, giving you the sensation of perceiving virtual objects. the phone’s sensors track your position and movement, giving it even more credibility. its use is so simple that there is no need of plugs, computers, or wires.

alone or with friends, the prism brings augmented reality to life

mira prism has announced that the device will be available later on this year. meanwhile, they are starting to ship the headsets to developers in order for them to propose different experiences. as augmented reality continues to grow, we will sure keep an eye on what might be developed for this headset.

no plugs, computers, or wires needed

simply open the mira app on your phone, slide it into the prism headset, and begin exploring

mira’s unity-based SDK will be available for download in august

mira prism headset, complete with remote control

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