Samsung has recently announced their latest project, codenamed as “Project Moohan”, a headsets designed for Android XR.
For those who aren’t aware of eXtended reality (XR), it is a term for technologies that merge the physical and digital worlds, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). XR offers endless possibilities, creating a dynamic space where users’ sight, sound, and motion interact with the outside world.
The name “Moohan” means ‘infinity’ in Korean, connotes the company’s belief in delivering unparalleled, immersive experiences within an infinite space. The headset is said to be equipped with state-of-the-art displays, Passthrough capabilities and natural multi-modal input as it will become a spatial canvas to explore the world through Google Maps, enjoy a sports match on YouTube, or plan trips with the help of Gemini. All these experiences come with lightweight, ergonomically optimised hardware designed to ensure maximum comfort during use.
Samsung is collaborating with industry leaders like Google and Qualcomm, to create a new Android XR platform. This ambitious project combines forward-thinking ideas with industry expertise to deliver a robust, scalable platform with diverse content from the Galaxy ecosystem, Google’s apps, and third-party developers.
Available for both headsets and glasses, the platform uses Gemini’s power for a conversational user interface (UI) and contextual world understanding. It offers cutting-edge capabilities beyond gestures or a controller, utilising voice and natural conversation to elevate the experience. With these accurate, personalised interactions, the platform will be your helpful AI assistant.
“XR has quickly shifted from a distant promise to a tangible reality. We believe it has the potential to unlock new and meaningful ways to interact with the world by truly resonating with your everyday lives, transcending physical boundaries,” said Won-Joon Choi, EVP and Head of R&D, Mobile eXperience Business. “We are excited to collaborate with Google to reshape the future of XR, taking our first step towards it with Project Moohan.”
“We are at an inflection point for the XR, where breakthroughs in multimodal AI enable natural and intuitive ways to use technology in your everyday life”, said Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem, Google. “We’re thrilled to partner with Samsung to build a new ecosystem with Android XR, transforming computing for everyone on next-generation devices like headsets, glasses and beyond.”