Apple buys the augmented reality startup that created a headset used by Nintendo

a Apple confirms its acquisition of a startup in Los Angelesdedicated to development Augmented reality solutions. This news comes just days after the company announced the long-awaited mixed reality headset from the brand. The Vision Pro, one of the big stars of this year’s Apple Developer Conference, has finally been revealed, and it’s now known that it will be available for $3,499.

a Mira has some reference projects in the field of augmented reality. One of these projects is with Nintendo. It was Mira who developed the stethoscope used in the Mario Kart Ride, which anyone would visit Super Mario World at Universal Studios Park in Los Angeles or in Japan. The device allows virtual characters and items to be added as the journey progresses.

The company has it too Agreements with military entities of the US government. A $702,000 contract with Navy From the United States, according to public information, and other agreement with air forces. The latter anticipates the use of the brand’s headset by pilots on a military base, where they can access information and instructions for using the equipment.

a Mira describes itself as the company that “develops the most scalable augmented reality hardware and software solutions on the market.” Allowing frontline workers to take advantage of communication and information tools when they need them most. The brand’s augmented reality headset is the Prism Prois presented on the website specifically as a solution to support front-line workers (factories, warehouses, etc.).

News of the acquisition was provided by The Verge, which has since received official confirmation from Apple. The site also got a file An official comment from the manufacturer, which reveals little about Apple’s plans for the Mira. “Apple acquires smaller technology companies from time to time and generally does not discuss the purpose or plans for such acquisitions,” the memo says.

a Mira has so far raised $17 million from investors. And according to The Verge, the deal with Apple was brokered by Jony Ive, formerly responsible for Apple product design, who will take on the role of advisor here.