'Holoportation' hits the road as Microsoft refines live video hologram system
POSTED 29 Nov 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
The more cameras used, the better quality a model can be rendered at any size
Microsoft has offered a glimpse at the power of its HoloLens device, using the augmented reality technology to create holograms from live video in a process dubbed 'Holoportation'.
The live hologram, created by using multiple 3D cameras to capture a subject from every angle, means the Hololens can literally broadcast a person directly into a room, with plans to be able to broadcast using cellular data in the near future.
First revealed in March, the AR tech has taken a huge leap forward, with the technology now being used outside of a studio, inside a moving car.
The system has varying levels of advancement, at its basic level able to render a model with just two cameras capable of recording depth. The more cameras used, the better quality a model can be rendered.
The technology does have some drawbacks. While the bandwidth has been significantly reduced, Holoportation still requires 30-50mbps in bandwidth to broadcast effectively. Users can also only see each other while wearing a Hololens device.
“The greatest challenge was bandwidth, which we reduced by 97 per cent using an innovative approach to compression,” said a blog posted on the Microsoft website. “This new mobile Holoportation system greatly increases the potential applications of real-time 3D capture and transmission.”
Hololens gets first public outing as part of new Mars experience at Kennedy Space Center POSTED 22 Sep 2016. BY Tom Anstey Legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin was among the first to try out Microsoft’s Hololens
technology for the first time in a visitor attraction, with a new exhibition at the Florida’s
Kennedy Space Center allowing visitors to virtually explore the surface of Mars.
Hololens on sale to developers with US$3,000 price tag POSTED 03 Mar 2016. BY Tom Anstey Microsoft has made its Hololens developer kit available for pre-order at a price of
US$3,000 (€2,750, £2,150) ahead of the technology’s public release.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
+ More news
COMPANY PROFILES
TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. With the Indoor snow division, TechnoAlpin c [more...]
Polin Waterparks
Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976. Polin
has since grown into a leading company in
the waterpa [more...]
QubicaAMF UK
QubicaAMF is the largest and most
innovative bowling equipment provider with
600 employees worldwi [more...]
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
opened by Rivington Hark, as St Johns Beacon invites operators and partners to shape its
next phase. [more...]
'Holoportation' hits the road as Microsoft refines live video hologram system
POSTED 29 Nov 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
The more cameras used, the better quality a model can be rendered at any size
Microsoft has offered a glimpse at the power of its HoloLens device, using the augmented reality technology to create holograms from live video in a process dubbed 'Holoportation'.
The live hologram, created by using multiple 3D cameras to capture a subject from every angle, means the Hololens can literally broadcast a person directly into a room, with plans to be able to broadcast using cellular data in the near future.
First revealed in March, the AR tech has taken a huge leap forward, with the technology now being used outside of a studio, inside a moving car.
The system has varying levels of advancement, at its basic level able to render a model with just two cameras capable of recording depth. The more cameras used, the better quality a model can be rendered.
The technology does have some drawbacks. While the bandwidth has been significantly reduced, Holoportation still requires 30-50mbps in bandwidth to broadcast effectively. Users can also only see each other while wearing a Hololens device.
“The greatest challenge was bandwidth, which we reduced by 97 per cent using an innovative approach to compression,” said a blog posted on the Microsoft website. “This new mobile Holoportation system greatly increases the potential applications of real-time 3D capture and transmission.”
Hololens gets first public outing as part of new Mars experience at Kennedy Space Center POSTED 22 Sep 2016. BY Tom Anstey Legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin was among the first to try out Microsoft’s Hololens
technology for the first time in a visitor attraction, with a new exhibition at the Florida’s
Kennedy Space Center allowing visitors to virtually explore the surface of Mars.
Hololens on sale to developers with US$3,000 price tag POSTED 03 Mar 2016. BY Tom Anstey Microsoft has made its Hololens developer kit available for pre-order at a price of
US$3,000 (€2,750, £2,150) ahead of the technology’s public release.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the appeal of its
recently launched Sirene Island themed area and introduce younger visitors to thrill attractions.
+ More news
COMPANY PROFILES
TechnoAlpin Indoor TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. With the Indoor snow division, TechnoAlpin c [more...]
Polin Waterparks Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976. Polin
has since grown into a leading company in
the waterpa [more...]
QubicaAMF UK QubicaAMF is the largest and most
innovative bowling equipment provider with
600 employees worldwi [more...]
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
opened by Rivington Hark, as St Johns Beacon invites operators and partners to shape its
next phase. [more...]
