EyeSight - Seems Like It Could Be Eliminated

[CodeSpyder]

It seems that EyeSight could be eliminated and that would reduce cost, power consumption and also reduce weight (the glass). Perhaps substitute a small display which turns colors to signify an acknowledgment of when a person is close. Or something similar.

 

[mattopotamus]

Being an OLED, it is not really using that much power displaying that.

 

[retroneo]

Being an OLED, it is not really using that much power displaying that.

And it's only on when someone is looking at you. So it's almost nothing.

 

[sunapple]

The point of Eyesight is to mitigate comments on social isolation. It doesn't matter if it works, it just has to be there so that they can say they thought of it.

 

[iStorm]

There have been rumors awhile back that a cheaper version will be coming later. If true, I suspect this would be one of the features that's dropped for a non-Pro model.

 

[Ryan1524]

I think this is actually very important to slowly break down the stigma/awkwardness of AR/VR gadgets.

If it turns out to be more awkward than not having it, I'm sure Apple will quickly learn and adjust. It's good that it's even attempted.

I can see the eyes element being removed, since it borders on uncanny valley, but there may still be some utility to the forward-facing communications/display element.

 

[tomtad]

One of the big pluses of this I feel is it gives an indication of what the user is looking at. If they are working on windows in a real environment there eyes show thorough, you know they are in the room with you. When emersed in a different environment their eyes are covered by a blur of what they are looking at. It helps break down the barriers of using the device in a social setting and allows the experience to be shared in a way. VR headsets so far are just blank and it's quite unnerving as you have no idea what they are seeing.

I'm sure there will be settings to turn it off, and they will dim when no one is around, but it's quite an important feature I feel.

 

[senttoschool]

I'm guessing a Vision SE would not have this.

You have to remember that one of the primary reasons Apple included this feature is because people still aren't comfortable with the fact that someone sitting next to them is completely disconnected. So Apple added EyeSight.

In 5 years when AR headsets are extremely common and everyone has one? No one would care if you're disconnected. So Apple could then drop EyeSight for Vision SE.

 

[CodeSpyder]

How much does that polished curved glass cost?

 

[Abazigal]

We should be seeing more striped down versions of the Vision Pro over the next couple of years once Apple has more data on just what features their user base value (and don't). I won't be surprised if there is also a Vision Ultra (an even more expensive and higher end model) for some super-niche use case.

 

[subjonas]

I think the EyeSight feature is critical if the Vision Pro (and any future variations of it) is not to be an inherently isolating device. And I don’t think Apple wants to make an inherently isolating device if it doesn’t absolutely need to be.

I hope Apple offers a cheaper lighter version of the headset with a plastic front screen instead of glass and plastic body instead of aluminum.

 

[subjonas]

The point of Eyesight is to mitigate comments on social isolation. It doesn't matter if it works, it just has to be there so that they can say they thought of it.

Do you think it won’t work?

 

[sunapple]

Do you think it won’t work?

Technically I think it could work fine. Socially it may not be accepted to talk to people with the headset on. That’s what we’ll have to wait and see.

Compare it to talking to someone while wearing AirPods. You may have paused the music and turned on transparency mode but the other person can’t verify this and may feel like they’re not given full attention.

Now compare that to talking to someone with a full headset on that shows virtual eyes. It’s new, it’s uncharted territory.

I wonder how easy it will be to take it off, put it back on and resume work.

 

[UltimateSyn]

They will not get rid of EyeSight - it’s fundamental to their vision for the platform, and their desire to not make using the Vision products be a completely socially isolating experience.

 

[Mr. Dee]

It likely will remain a Pro feature, but removed when a cheaper model launches. Apple might change it to being optional and replace with maybe a Siri animation to those around you to let them know they are being acknowledged.