Microsoft Mesh is one of Microsoft’s mixed reality (MR) solutions designed to blend the real world with mobile augmented and virtual reality, enabling natural-feeling human, computer, and environmental interactions.
Similar to competing technologies, Microsoft Mesh aims to connect the physical and digital worlds.
Microsoft designed Mesh for collaboration and software creation with the help of virtual and augmented reality headsets.
Why Microsoft Mesh
- Microsoft Mesh is a mixed-reality platform that allows developers to build Microsoft's mixed-reality based apps and host and manage them into Microsoft's Azure cloud.
- Microsoft Mesh also provides apps that allow people in different physical locations to join and collaborate on projects from anywhere and using any device including HoloLens, PC, tablets, and smartphones.
Microsoft Mesh enables organizations to create custom, immersive experiences that provide a new way to connect. Elevate your team's experiences with features like avatars and spatial audio, which go beyond the limitations of the physical world by making interactions feel more engaging, connected, and natural. Whether joining an immersive experience from a PC, Mac, or VR headset, your team can come together for a shared experience in one place, from anywhere.
Uses of Microsoft Mesh
- Virtual collaboration
- Review designs and models
- Remote Guidance
- Training and learning
- Virtual meet-ups
Developer platform
The heart of Mesh developer platform is Azure, not only makes it easier to build, launch, and deploy your apps but also takes advantage of Azure’s enterprise-grade innovative capabilities
How to get Microsoft Mesh
Currently, Microsoft Mesh is in a limited free preview. You can use the Mesh app on your HoloLens if you have one.