Two Technologies to Make the Holodeck Real

[sliem]

How does it know how far I jump? I might just land outside the special area.

 

[Guest]

There's a couple of possibilities that are early contenders for the display..
http/www.fogscreen.com
http/www.zebraimaging.com
http/www.io2technology.com/

 

[ronch79]

Ok, so how do you put these two techs together?

 

[pjmelect]

If the holodeck as in Star Trek was ever invented it would be the last invention ever made.

 

[longshotthe1st]

Now we are getting somewhere, that's progress =)

 

[Gin Fushicho]

That's pretty awesome, now we just need to make it so we can go in 6-8 directions. instead of just 2.

 

[kajohn10]

I can't seem to find the paper atm, but during my VR coursework, we reviewed this technology that basically put someone inside a large sphere (think hampster in a rolling ball), and it sat atop rollers that allowed the person to move, walk forward, in any direction, and on the surface of the sphere would be numerous projectors displaying an image, so you were completely immersed...no need for a VR helmet. It was really cool, the only prob was your feet would always have a slight uphill climb that would push the ball down, i.e. to move you forward.

 

[Guest]

and soon, they'll have to deal with .... holo-sickness
caused by the gap between balance and visual perception...
like seasickness. your eyes tells you're moving but your body feels no movement triggering dizzyness

 

[eodeo]

good times

 

[a4mula]

Cost and size hold this back. I understand as technology progresses both will be addressed but you're still looking at a massive amount of hardware. Now, a virtual sphere lined with oled technology is something could be cost effective and would fit in the average living room. Of course both of these devices are a less-than elegant design. A direct brain interface is ideal. Technology in this area is quickly maturing and I believe is the real future of virtual reality.

 

[eodeo]

It cant be direct-to-brain interface. you need actual physical world. Startrek people used this to train and exercise too.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

It is going to be quite a while before the concept is fully developed and refined. I seriously doubt they'll be able to match the fictional holodeck.

 

[ottozero]

This is nuts.......Star Trek in real life..