A UK-based tech start-up has come up with a new solution that offers a video conferencing experience like no other. Holoxica has created an immersive 3D video conferencing system that uses off-the-shelf components, so custom glasses are not required. The solution is likely to prove popular for business meetings or even virtual socializing. The Holoxica system combines a depth camera with Looking Glass brightfield 3D viewing technology to create video versions of holographic images. And the best thing is that none of the viewers have to put on headphones to enjoy the 3D communication.
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Now you can enjoy high-fiving your video call (Image credit: Holoxica) “During the global pandemic, the business community turned to video conferencing for meetings and conversations, but many people are currently suffering from 'Zoom fatigue,'” he said. Wendy Lamin, director of Holoxica. “This is not only due to the high volume of meetings, but also because it takes more effort to process someone's non-verbal cues in 2D than in 3D. Holoxica won a grant from Innovate UK to create a 3D conferencing solution that was not headset-based, but offered a more natural face-to-face experience. "
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To develop the technology, Holoxica has applied for a £50.000 grant from Innovate UK and is currently exploring ways to commercialize the solution. There are plans for the 3D teleconferencing system to be available for less than €1,000. Video conferencing has taken off significantly since the coronavirus pandemic forced many companies to close their offices and adopt remote work policies. However, organizations have found that digital technologies cannot completely replace face-to-face communication. Holoxica's new 3D teleconferencing solution may appeal to businesses that have difficulty communicating and collaborating over standard video calls. And, if nothing else, the novelty of good-looking 3D should alleviate "zoom fatigue" for a while.