UK-based startup VividQ has announced the creation of what they claim to be the world’s first ‘retina resolution’ holograms. According to the company, this technological milestone is expected to bring a new level of realism and natural viewing experience to holography, matching the human eye’s resolution and focus cues.
VividQ’s approach involves engineering light waves to produce 3D objects in space, mimicking how the human eye perceives real objects through reflected light. The process is governed by software that directs the light pathways. The company leverages high-performance 4K display hardware to project these computer-generated images, allowing for placement of 3D holographic objects within the viewer’s focal range.
VividQ highlights that their technology offers an “unparalleled” level of immersion and realism in gaming experiences. Moreover, it addresses common virtual reality issues like eye strain, nausea, and headaches by allowing users to naturally adjust focus and the distances of digital objects, thereby reducing the need for cumbersome gear.
VividQ’s demonstration of these retina resolution holograms uses a high-performance LCoS (liquid crystal on silicon) display from JVC Kenwood (JKC), marking a collaboration between the two firms to commercialize the technology. JVC has a well-established history with LCoS technology, notably in both their mainstream and high-end projectors through a derivative technology known as D-ILA (digital direct drive image light amplifier). In October 2012, Kenwood, a related company, started limited distribution of an automotive navigation system featuring a projector-based Head-Up Display (HUD). Although detailed technical information is not widely available, it’s speculated that this HUD, available in two versions, employs an LCOS imager.
