Holograms have been taking the world by storm. Here are just some of the futuristic projections that have been leading the charge.
Few things seem quite as futuristic as holograms and holographic projections.
Having said that, a lot of the things we class as being “holograms” aren’t exactly holograms in the strictest definition of the world.
For the purpose of this article, we’ll be looking at any projection that creates a 3D image or the illusion of a 3D image, through various different methods.
From concerts and advertising, to communication and art installations, holographic projections have been delighting and astounding audiences all over the globe.
Here are just some examples of mind-blowing holograms that have more to them than just stunning visuals.
1. The Tupac Hologram: The Act that Kickstarted the Hologram Trend
There have been plenty of similar performances since, but the 2012 Coachella performance – which saw Snoop Dogg rap alongside a virtual rendering of Tupac Shakur – was a watershed moment in music and hologram technology. While headlines reported the display as a “hologram”, it can more accurately be described as a “Pepper’s Ghost” – an optical illusion that dates back to the 19th Century.
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3. Holograms For Freedom: Technology Gets Political
In 2015 a mob of holographic protestors marched to the Spanish parliament as part of the world’s first ever virtual protest. The protest was in response to a so-called “gag law”, which saw heavy penalties directed at Spanish citizens who protested in person outside of government buildings.
It was a clever way to work around the prohibitive new laws, and also a major moment in hologram technology. The images were created from 2,000 submissions by citizens, who sent their own likenesses to be used in the protest. Organized in large part by Javier Urbaneja, the display consisted of a large transparent scrim onto which the images were projected.
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7. VNTANA’S Hologram Concierge: The Future of Customer Service
In the near future, a hologram could assist you with finding the right items in a store. That’s all thanks to VNTANA and their partners, Satisfi Labs, who have created a holographic AI that could greet and serve human guests.
While Satisfi Labs handled the AI side of things, VNTANA provided the hologram technology. The projection responds in real-time to human users, and utilizes cloud technology to learn and adapt to its role. The hologram would even be able to order out of stock items for a customer, should they request it.
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11. THÉORIZ Interactive Holograms: Where Art and Science Collide
French art collective, THÉORIZ, create mind-blowing interactive hologramprojections. Their installations typically see an entire room projected with images that respond in real-time to movement.
The collective is made up of artists and engineers who create everything from large-scale projection-mapping events to interactive installations. Their work typically uses a combination of projection, motion-tracking technology, and augmented reality techniques.
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12. Volume by Looking Glass: Your Own Hologram Player
Soon you could be watching holograms in the comfort of your own home as casually as you watch TV. In 2016 Looking Glass revealed Volume – a device they’re marketing as a personal volumetric display.
The device appears like a glass box, and allows users to view and interact with volumetric images without the aid of glasses or headsets. Looking Glass promises a host of possible applications for the tech, including allowing expectant mothers the opportunity to view scans of their unborn babies in full 360 degrees.
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Source: Interesting Engineering