British startup VividQ announced that it has developed the world’s first retina-resolution hologram. The term refers to holographs that have a quality corresponding to the resolution and focus of the human eye.
According to the company, the images use high-performance displays with 4K resolution. This way, it is possible to produce images in very high quality. The project uses light waves to render objects in space, creating a three-dimensional effect.
The innovation promises to bring benefits to applications in virtual reality and mixed reality. The company points out that holograms can offer “unmatched levels of immersion and realism” for users.
VividQ demonstrated the technology with LCoS (liquid crystals on silicon) displays from JVCKenwood (JKC), a Japanese company specializing in electronics. Now, both collaborate to commercialize the product.
“Using JKC’s 4K LCoS, we can now achieve high-precision retinal resolution holograms, full 3D focus, and a large field of view,” said VividQ Research Director Alfred Newman. “This enables a unique display that, for the first time, is able to match the resolution and actual focus signals expected by the human eye,” he added.
In the announcement publication, VividQ did not go into details about when the project will reach retail, nor did it disclose how much one of these displays would cost.
( source: digital agro )
