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Argyle is multiplatform. It works on Headmounted and iOS devices.
We will add new devices as customer demand dictates.
Hardware - We have developed on platforms that use true AR rather than pass through AR. The difference is that one is clear glass you can see through with holograms visible projected on the layers of glass. Pass through AR will use cameras to project images to screens on your eyes. The loss of peripheral vision in these devices made them less ideal for our construction site use case. We get occasional requests but not enough to invest our time developing on it yet.
Argyle is on Hololens 2 (with or without the Trimble XR 10)
Argyle is on the Magic Leap 2. Both of these are clear-glass AR platforms that you wear on your head.
As of Jan 2025, we do not currently have a product on Meta Quest 3 or on Apple Vision Pro.
Hololens 2 has had longer testing periods, has more ratings qualifications, and has a flip up glasses feature. It comes available mounted as a hardhat on Trimble XR 10
Argyle works well on Hololens 2, but it is a slower and older device with some outdoor rendering limitations.
Argyle recommends Hololens 2 for 1 time setups in low or medium-density models
Magic Leap 2 is a newer, faster device capable of loading larger models. It’s a good computer where the monitor is clear glass AR with features like photon reduction for excellent outdoor use. Its great optics and tracking mean best in class alignment for longer periods without recalibrating.
Argyle recommends Magic Leap 2 for outdoor uses, for high-accuracy needs, and for people who want the latest tech.
Cons are few, but important. Today Magic Leap doesn’t have a great anchoring technology. This means “remembering” its location in Argyle is limited to uses with QR codes. How many? For a project, you should anticipate needing them per room, not a hundred.
Apple tablet and phones are already on projects around the globe. Their major advantage is their ubiquity, however there are some limitations to bear in mind.