Looking Glass Factory develops multiview holographic displays that allow multiple users to view 3D content simultaneously without the need for VR headsets. Their technology transforms digital content into immersive, group-viewable experiences, enhancing collaboration and engagement in various settings.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Conventional methods of viewing 3D content require virtual reality headsets, which can be isolating and limit group interaction. These headsets also present barriers to natural engagement and real-time collaboration in professional and personal settings.
Solution
Looking Glass Factory develops a range of group-viewable, multi-view holographic displays that allow multiple users to simultaneously experience 3D content without needing VR headsets. The company's patented light field technology projects numerous perspectives of 3D content, creating a volume of depth that closely mimics real-world visuals. These displays support various content types, including 2D photos converted to 3D, 3D models, and real-time interactive applications built with Unity and Unreal Engine. Looking Glass's displays facilitate collaborative experiences in education, research, retail, and entertainment.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes brands, research labs, educators, and 3D content creators seeking to enhance engagement and collaboration through immersive, headset-free 3D experiences.
Features
- Patented multi-view display technology enabling group viewing of 3D content without headsets
- Light field technology projecting up to 100 perspectives simultaneously for realistic depth
- Compatibility with various content formats, including 2D/3D images, videos, and interactive applications
- Software plugins for Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender for 3D content creation and integration
- iOS application to build group viewable 3D content in minutes
- Model Viewer to import and view OBJ, FBX, STL, and GLB models
- Range of display sizes, including desktop and large-format options