"We have to build the entire experience ourselves before we can convince the ecosystem," RealSense chief Achin Bhowmik told WSJ. He explained that Intel has a habit of creating devices to show off new tech to get other companies to adopt the goods. According to the report, Intel plans to offer the headset to other device makers rather than release the final product itself. Back at CES, Daqri showed off a high-tech hardhat that packs in augmented reality features to increase workplace safety. That helmet makes use of Intel's RealSense technology.

Intel's take on the augmented reality comes on the heels of Microsoft's HoloLens headset. Redmond's device went up for presale earlier this week for developers after making its debut at an event months ago. In fact, Intel's headset is said to get a boost from collaboration with Microsoft, but details are scarce on the partnership for now. Intel's developer conference is set to take place later this year, so perhaps we'll hear more about the company's augmented reality plans then.