Samsung today announced “Unlock the Infinite Possibilities of XR With Galaxy AI,” highlighting its collaboration with Google’s Android XR operating system for future extended reality (XR) devices.
XR, or Extended Reality, encompasses technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and other immersive technologies yet to be developed. XR merges the physical and digital worlds, enabling dynamic interactions across work, learning, entertainment, gaming, and wellness.
Samsung’s Vision for XR
Samsung emphasized its commitment to enhancing user experiences through cutting-edge technology. “We believe now is the time to unlock the potential of XR through Galaxy AI,” the company stated. By combining multimodal technology with the broader Galaxy ecosystem, XR offers intuitive, natural interactions that transform everyday life.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Samsung highlighted its open collaboration with Google and Qualcomm in creating the new Android XR platform. The company noted its long-standing partnerships in designing and optimizing technology, calling this initiative “one of our most ambitious endeavors.”
Advanced Content and Features
The platform will support headsets and glasses, providing rich content from the Galaxy ecosystem, Google apps, and third-party developers. With Gemini’s conversational UI and contextual awareness, users will experience voice-driven, natural interactions beyond basic gestures or controllers.
Project Moohan: The First Android XR Headset
Samsung also announced “Project Moohan,” its first Android XR headset. The name “Moohan,” meaning “infinity” in Korean, symbolizes the limitless immersive experiences envisioned.
Equipped with advanced displays, Passthrough capabilities, and natural multi-modal input, the lightweight, ergonomically designed headset promises seamless XR experiences through Google Maps, YouTube, and Gemini-powered trip planning.
Speaking about XR, Won-Joon Choi, EVP and Head of R&D, Mobile eXperience Business, said,
XR has rapidly evolved from a distant promise to a tangible reality. We believe it has the potential to unlock new, meaningful ways to interact with the world, resonating with everyday lives and transcending physical boundaries. We are excited to collaborate with Google to reshape the future of XR, starting with Project Moohan.
Commenting about Android XR, Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google, said,
We are at a critical turning point for XR, where advancements in multimodal AI enable natural and intuitive ways to integrate technology into everyday life. We’re excited to partner with Samsung to build a new ecosystem with Android XR, transforming computing for everyone on next-generation devices like headsets, glasses, and beyond.