Looking Glass has launched its latest 27-inch light-field display, which offers a groundbreaking way to experience digital content in three dimensions without the need for headsets or glasses. This technology allows for a shared experience, enabling multiple users to view digital objects from different angles simultaneously, enhancing collaboration and immersion.
The Looking Glass 27-inch display uses advanced light-field technology, which projects multiple perspectives of an object at once. This creates a ‘Super Multi View’ experience where a team can gather around a single screen and see the same digital object from different angles, just as they would with a real-world prototype or artifact. This innovation surpasses traditional 3D displays by providing more natural depth cues and an immersive viewing experience.
With a resolution of 5K (5,120 x 2,880 pixels) at 60 Hz, the display delivers up to 16 inches of virtual depth and 8-bit color. Its compact design, just one inch thick, makes it ideal for both desktop and wall-mounted setups. The display is available in both portrait and landscape configurations, offering flexibility to users based on their specific needs.
The technology is primarily targeted at businesses, research institutions, museums, educational settings, medical training centers, and entertainment venues. This includes applications such as medical students exploring virtual anatomy lessons, design teams collaborating on 3D prototypes, or retail and entertainment venues utilizing the display to enhance customer experiences. The ability to render depth, texture, translucency, and lighting effects accurately makes it a powerful tool for various fields.
Although the $10,000 price tag (or $8,000 with a pre-order discount) makes it less accessible to the general consumer, the display is positioned for enterprise and institutional use. While the price point means it’s not available to most consumers just yet, the technology represents a significant step toward making immersive, headset-free 3D a mainstream tool for innovators across various industries.