Samsung partners with Google and Qualcomm for new XR headset

Samsung Electronics plans to enter the extended reality market through a collaborative venture with tech giants Google and Qualcomm. The South Korean company has revealed their upcoming XR headset will launch globally in 2024, marking a significant move into the growing virtual and augmented reality sector.

The new device, internally known as Project Moohan (Korean for "infinity"), integrates Google's Gemini chatbot as a core feature. This integration enables users to control applications through both voice commands and physical gestures, representing a leap forward in natural interaction with extended reality technology.

At the heart of the device lies Qualcomm's XR2 Gen 2 chip, specifically designed for mixed-reality applications. The headset will operate on Google's newly developed Android XR platform, created specifically for devices featuring embedded display technology in their lenses.

Google's vice president of XR, Shahram Izadi, describes Android XR as an open, integrated platform designed for both headsets and smart glasses. The platform's development signals Google's broader commitment to extended reality, with the company also planning to release its own smart glasses using the Android XR system.

This collaborative effort positions Samsung to compete directly with established players in the extended reality market, including Apple's Vision Pro headset and Meta Platforms' range of smart glasses and virtual reality devices. The move represents a significant expansion of Samsung's product ecosystem into the rapidly evolving XR space.

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