HoloMeasure App: Microsoft Hololens Gets Holographic Measuring Tape
The new HoloLens App allows measuring real-life objects with a virtual ruler. HoloMeasure takes benefit of the HoloLens clicker device to set virtual overlay markers.
HoloMeasure allows the user to set two points with an air-tap by gazing towards objects or just by using the clicker. Then, it instantly calculates the exact distance between those marked points.
Other options include a slew of voice commands like, “inches”, “meters”, “metric” or “Imperial.” Users can use these commands to project multiple measurements at a single time, and once the project is complete, they can get rid of them by calling out “Clear.”
HoloMeasure can come handy when you need instant distance measuring between two points. The app doesn't have a lot on offer, but it's really interesting to see how HoloLens can be used in a field where using a physical tape may not be feasible.