Basically Homeless, a prominent YouTube content creator, has ingeniously crafted a cost-effective alternative to the high-end Apple Vision Pro.
Utilizing components sourced from a secondhand store, the YouTuber known for his DIY (do it yourself) stuff, has successfully replicated essential features of the authentic product, including hand gesture capabilities.
DIY Tech Project Unveiled
(Photo : Basically Homeless via YouTube)
It's a knockoff version of Apple Vision Pro, but what made it more interesting is how BasicallyHomeless, the YouTuber created his own version of Apple's VR headset.
The Apple Vision Pro is the newest VR headset that is capable of incorporating VR and AR in a single device. It's a magical wearable anyone can dream of-from capturing spatial images to accessing apps, it holds limitless capabilities.
On April Fools' Day, IGN unveiled a video showing Virtual Boy Pro which resembles an Apple Vision Pro. This is interestingly appealing but it looks heavy based on its design. Fortunately, it's just a prank product. However, a homemade VR headset is not a joke anymore.
According to NDTV, a YouTuber was able to create his own version of Apple Vision Pro through his latest DIY technology project.
By affixing a helmet with a monitor, camera, and PC, Basically Homeless demonstrated how easily accessible components can be transformed into innovative tech solutions. He only proves that anything can be made from scratch-even if it looks impossible.
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How the Crowd React to the DIY Apple Vision Pro
The YouTube audience has responded enthusiastically to Basically Homeless' replica VR headset, flooding the comments section with praise for its features and design.
Many viewers express admiration for the YouTuber's creativity and resourcefulness, hailing them as a top content creator on the platform. It might seem to be a knockoff version of Apple's VR headset, but the process it takes to finish it is beyond commendable.
One user even speculated that Basically Homeless' invention could potentially challenge Apple's dominance in the tech industry, reflecting the widespread acclaim garnered by the DIY project.
Apple Vision Pro in Medical Innovation
Meanwhile, in the field of medical innovation, the Apple Vision Pro continues to make strides. eXeX, a developer of medical software, recently disclosed the successful utilization of the Apple Vision Pro in a groundbreaking surgical procedure known as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
This innovative procedure, aimed at improving muscle function by repositioning the ball and socket joint in the shoulder, marks the inaugural use of the Apple Vision Pro in such operations.
During the surgery, the device was operated by a nearby technician responsible for managing setup, inventory, and procedural instructions, highlighting its versatility beyond traditional medical equipment.
In other news, the iPhone maker launched the Spatial Personas that work like Meta's AI avatars. Just imagine the exact replica of yourself in 3D. That's what it looks like digitally.
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