New 3-D display technology

[kmterrill]

There is a promising new 3-D holographic display being developed at USC. It looks pretty cool so far.

USC Lab Creates 3-D Holographic Displays, Brings TIE Fighters to Life
By Jose Fermoso June 26, 2008 | 12:32:00

In an impressive mix of visual sciences and sci-fi, the ICT Graphics Lab at USC has created a low-cost volumetric 3-D display that brings every kid's hologram dreams closer to reality.

The process is not simple but can be defined through a few key concepts: Spinning mirrors, high-speed DLP Projections, and very precise math that figures out the correct axial perspective needed for a 360-degree image (even taking into account a viewer's positioning.)

Link to full article:
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/06/usc-lab-creates.html

 

[damonposey]

nice, if you put your finger in there it gets chopped off.