RealWear is First to Bring Augmented Reality Head-Mounted Wearable Computer to Intrinsically Safe Environments
Shipping in June, HMT-1Z1™ will be the Only Commercially Available
Head-mounted Computer Certified for ATEX Zone 1 and C1/D1 Potentially
Explosive Environments
(Augmented Reality World Expo – Booth 919) - RealWear®, the global
leader in ruggedized hands-free AR wearable computers for heavy
industry, today unveiled the world’s first commercially available
intrinsically safe wearable computer (ATEX Zone 1 and Class 1 Division
1). The HMT-1Z1 is the only head-worn computer that presents no ignition
risk where potentially explosive atmospheres exist during routine
operation. The HMT-1Z1 ships on June 15, 2018.
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This month, RealWear also signed
a global agreement with Honeywell which includes cobranding and
reselling RealWear’s products.
“With the launch of the HMT-1Z1, now all workers, even those in
potentially explosive areas requiring intrinsically safe equipment, can
take full advantage of the freedom and efficiencies available through
purpose-built wearable computing,” said Andy Lowery, Co-founder and CEO
of RealWear.
Eastman Chemical is currently working with RealWear on a project using
the HMT-1.
“We have enjoyed onboarding and deploying RealWear HMT-1 units and are
eagerly awaiting the HMT-1Z1 units,” said Jan Shumate, Director,
Engineering Services & Solutions for World Wide Engineering and
Construction, Eastman Chemical. “Those intrinsic safety-rated units will
serve to bridge workflow into hazard-rated areas where we’ve
historically had difficulty deploying new technology. We hope to see a
step change in our ability to support manufacturing operations with the
deployment of the HMT-1Z1.”
Intrinsic safety (IS) is a design and protection technique for safe
operation of electrical and electronic equipment in hazardous locations
by limiting the electrical or thermal energy to limits that cannot cause
ignition of explosive gases, even under a fault condition in the device.
“The HMT-1Z1 is the only wearable computer on the market compliant with
the safety protocols and standards mandated at oil and gas drilling
rigs, pipelines, refineries, chemical plants, and flour and textile
mills,” continued Lowery. “We are inspiring a new generation of workers.”
“As the first intrinsically safe wearable computer, RealWear’s HMT-1Z1
addresses a key gap in the market, providing mobile workers in hazardous
environments the benefits of hands-free computing and communications,”
said David Krebs, EVP at VDC Research. “According to our research, the
value of these solutions translates to a more productive and engaged
workforce while also helping prevent many of the worker safety risks
inherent to these environments.”
Zone 1 hazardous areas include petrochemical plants, but also include
pharmaceutical, food (grain silos and sugar processing) and cosmetic
manufacturing, all of which involve processing potentially explosive
substances. Use cases for these devices include remote mentoring via
video collaboration, hands-free document navigation, guided workflow and
IoT visualization from process control systems.
HMT-1Z1 compliance includes:
Intrinsically Safe
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ATEX Zone 1 and CSA C1/D1
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ATEX
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II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
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IECEx
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Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
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NEC500
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Class I, Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D T4
Class II & III, Division 1, Groups E,F,G T4
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Product Specifications
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RealWear HMT-1Z1
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Core Platform and Functions
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Operating System
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Android 6.0.1 (AOSP) + WearHF™ hands-free interface
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Chipset
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2.0 GHz 8-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 with Adreno 506 GPU -
OpenGL ES 3.1 & OpenCL 2.0
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Memory
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6 GB Internal Storage / 2 GB RAM / MicroSD Slot
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Included Applications
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Document Navigator, Camera with Barcode Reader, Video Recorder,
Media Player
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Languages Supported
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English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian,
Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean
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Connectivity and Sensors
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Bluetooth
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BT 4.1 LE (Low Energy)
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Wi-Fi
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802.11 a/b/g/n/ac – 2.4GHz and 5GHz
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GPS and Location
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GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Baidu A-GPS
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IMU
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9-DOF (3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope), software
enhanced stabilization
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Battery
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Capacity
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3400 mAh Li-Ion, non-removable, rechargeable Charging cable contains
an inline “safety box”
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Battery Life
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Full shift (8-10 hrs) with typical use
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Physical Characteristics
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Weight
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430 g
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Ruggedization
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Intrinsically safe, 2 meter drop, IP66, MIL-STD-810G
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Dedicated Keys
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Power key, application specific Action key
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Ports
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3.5mm audio, 1 micro-USB for data and charging
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Boom Arm
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Adjust six ways for all head sizes, left or right eye compatible,
display flips out of way when not in use
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Display
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Type
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20° field-of-view, 1meter fixed focus, 24-bit color LCD, 0.33 inch
diagonal, outdoor visible
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Resolution
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WVGA (854x480)
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Audio
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Microphones
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4 digital microphones with active noise cancellation
Accurate voice recognition even in 95 dBA of typical industrial
noise
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Speaker
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Internal 91 dB loudspeaker
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Multimedia
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Camera
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16 MP 4-image stabilized, PDAF with LED flashlight
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Video
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Up to 1080p @30fps. Codecs: VP8, VP9 and hardware encoding support
for H.264, H.265 HEVC
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Accessories
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Included
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Overhead straps, rear pads (not attached) and intrinsically safe
inline safety box
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Optional
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Hard Hat Clips, Intrinsically Safe Ear Bud Hearing Protection
Headphone rated at 33 dB noise reduction rating (NRR), replacement
Overhead Straps and Rear Pads
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Specifications, content and product availability are all subject
to change without notice and may differ from country to country.
Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage,
environment and other factors.
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RealWear, HMT-1Z1, "Free your hands”, and “WearHF" are trademarks of
RealWear, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Qualcomm,
Snapdragon and Adreno are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated,
registered in the United States and other countries. All third-party
trademarks used with permission.
About RealWear
RealWear®, the global leader in hardware technology for industry, has
built the first hands-free ruggedized head-mounted wearable computer for
Connected Worker programs, the HMT-1. RealWear has more than 350
customers worldwide in oil and gas, utilities, automotive and
manufacturing. Through its growing ecosystem of software providers,
RealWear offers remote mentor, document navigation, industrial IoT
visualization and digital workflow solutions to reduce downtime,
increase productivity and improve worker safety, eliminating the need
for costly or dangerous repairs.
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