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 Intrinsically Safe Head-mounted Computer Certified for ATEX Zone 1 and C1/D1 Potentially Explosive Environments
May 31, 2018 – SANTA CLARA, CA (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.
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 on boarding 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 ATEX Zone 1 and CSA C1/D1
| ATEX | II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X |
| IECEx | Ex ib IIC T4 Gb Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X |
| NEC500 | Class I, Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D T4 Class II & III, Division 1, Groups E,F,G T4 |
Product Specifications
RealWear HMT-1Z1
| Core Platform and Functions | |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (AOSP) + WearHF™ hands-free interface |
| Chipset | 2.0 GHz 8-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 with Adreno 506 GPU – OpenGL ES 3.1 & OpenCL 2.0 |
| Memory | 16 GB Internal Storage / 2 GB RAM / MicroSD Slot |
| Included Applications | Document Navigator, Camera with Barcode Reader, Video Recorder, Media Player |
| Languages Supported | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean |
| Connectivity and Sensors | |
| Bluetooth | BT 4.1 LE (Low Energy) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac – 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
| GPS and Location | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS |
| IMU | 9-DOF (3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope), software enhanced stabilization |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 3400 mAh Li-Ion, non-removable, rechargeable Charging cable contains an inline “safety box” |
| Battery Life | Full shift (8-10 hrs) with typical use |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight | 430 g |
| Ruggedization | Intrinsically safe, 2 meter drop, IP66, MIL-STD-810G |
| Dedicated Keys | Power key, application specific Action key |
| Ports | 3.5mm audio, 1 micro-USB for data and charging |
| Boom Arm | Adjust six ways for all head sizes, left or right eye compatible, display flips out of way when not in use |
| Display | |
| Type | 20° field-of-view, 1meter fixed focus, 24-bit color LCD, 0.33 inch diagonal, outdoor visible |
| Resolution | WVGA (854×480) |
| Audio | |
| Microphones | 4 digital microphones with active noise cancellation Accurate voice recognition even in 95 dBA of typical industrial noise |
| Speaker | Internal 91 dB loudspeaker |
| Multimedia | |
| Camera | 16 MP 4-image stabilized, PDAF with LED flashlight |
| Video | Up to 1080p @30fps. Codecs: VP8, VP9 and hardware encoding support for H.264, H.265 HEVC |
| Accessories | |
| Included | Overhead straps, rear pads (not attached) and intrinsically safe inline safety box |
| Optional | Hard Hat Clips, Intrinsically Safe Ear Bud Hearing Protection Headphone rated at 33 dB noise reduction rating (NRR), replacement Overhead Straps and Rear Pads |
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.
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.
Media Contacts:
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Aaron Cohen, Head of Communications
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Aaron is the Head of Communications for RealWear.