Apple knows how to make the Apple Vision Pro more comfortable

Apple is in full development of the Vision Pro. Yes, we already have a version among us and it will soon expand internationally, but a cheaper version as well as a second generation are also taking shape in the laboratories beneath Apple Park. And one of the points to improve is the comfort of the device. It’s not that the current Vision Pro is uncomfortable, far from it, but this is an area for improvement. And now, thanks to a new patent (via Patently Apple), we know how Apple wants to make the new Vision Pro more comfortable.

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Best settings, maybe even automatic

The main comfort factor of this type of device, not only the Vision Pro, is the weight and distribution of it on the head. After a certain amount of time of use, the weight becomes significantly noticeable, something that not only reduces the quality of the experience but also limits the continuous use time.

In response to this, the patent describes a system that not only adjusts the tension of the device, but also allows for tilt adjustments so that users can find the most comfortable weight distribution. Many current solutions are limited to adjusting the total force applied between the device and our face, which can result in uneven pressure distribution, concentrating it in areas such as the cheeks or nose.

The new Apple design proposes a series of adjustment mechanisms that will allow for a more even distribution of force across the forehead and other areas of the face. This approach takes into account individual differences in facial features, such as the slope of the face plane, forehead size, and eye location, among others.

A particularly interesting aspect of the patent is the possibility that these adjustments are automatic. Apple suggests the implementation of a motorized system to adjust the tension of the device’s strap. This tensioning element could be a physical apparatus, such as a motor, an electromagnetic coil, or a solenoid that is activated to apply or relieve tension on the strap.

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This solution has the potential to significantly improve the user experience —and even allow sharing the same Vision Pro among multiple people. With this patent, Apple explores one of the most significant issues of augmented reality devices and provides a rather elegant solution. When will we see it? Will we see it? A patent is far from a finished product. Adding complexity to the Vision Pro’s design may not be the solution. In any case, what is clear is that Apple is actively exploring ways to make their spatial computer as comfortable as possible.