Microsoft Requirements
Microsoft's flagship Mixed Reality headset is the HoloLens, a standalone device that offers a hands-free, mixed reality experience that blends digital content with the physical environment.
To develop applications for the HoloLens, you'll need a computer running Windows 10 version 1903 or higher, or Windows 11.Emulator and Simulator
Microsoft provides tools that allow developers to simulate HoloLens experiences without needing the physical device. These tools are great for testing and debugging applications in a controlled environment:
- HoloLens Emulator:
This tool emulates the HoloLens device on your development computer, allowing you to test your applications in a virtual environment that mimics the HoloLens hardware and sensors. Learn more about it on this page. - Windows Mixed Reality Simulator:
This simulator provides a way to test mixed reality applications on your computer without a Windows Mixed Reality immersive headset. The simulator is similar to the HoloLens Emulator, however it does not use a virtual machine. Learn more about it on this page.