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Sanyo Introduces HILUCIS

Sanyo Chemical, a global manufacturer and supplier of performance chemicals based in Kyoto, Japan, has launched HILUCIS, a UV-curable nanoimprint resin designed to enhance the development of next-generation optical devices for Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

AR & VR - February 17, 2025 midnight

The Role of Holographic Optical Elements in AR Glasses and AR HUDs

As was evident by the number of booths displaying augmented reality (AR) glasses and AR head-up displays (HUDs) at CES 2024, the two technologies are set to make a big impact in the consumer electronics market. These cutting-edge technologies share many similarities, but also exhibit distinct differences. A recent blog post by UK-based Envisics1 compares and contrasts the two technologies, with particular focus on their use of holographic optical elements (HOEs).

AR & VR - July 19, 2024 midnight

Holographic Displays Offer a Glimpse of How We Will See the World

Researchers are one step closer to a new era of immersive displays as they use holography to blend the real and virtual worlds that can be viewed through ordinary eyeglasses. This advance, spearheaded by Princeton University researchers and reported on the university website, promises to revolutionise how we experience visual media.

AR & VR - June 13, 2024 midnight

New Display Method Using Phone Screen Developed

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a full-colour 3D display method that utilises a smartphone screen rather than a laser to create holographic images. With further development, the new method can be used for augmented reality displays.

AR & VR - April 25, 2024 midnight

VividQ Launches Retina Resolution Holograms

Cambridge-based 3D tech start-up VividQ has announced the launch of real holograms projected through high-performance 4K display hardware. The ability to deliver ‘retina resolution’ type computer- generated holograms means that next-generation VR headsets will be able to offer unparalleled levels of immersion and realism to users.

AR & VR - February 20, 2024 midnight

What do Audiences Really Think About Holographic Avatars?

At a time when pop stars, sports personalities and politicians are queuing up to have their likenesses enshrined as a hologram for posterity, new research asks whether audiences can really interact with the performer when, in reality, they are not present.

AR & VR - October 30, 2023 midnight