Considered to be the future of technology, Magic Leap is an augmented reality company that might change the world. In computer programming, augmented reality is the process of combining video or photographic displays by surfacing the images with computer-generated data. Magic Leap has over $540 million in funding from high end investors such as Google and Qualcomm. These companies believe magic leap could lead to the death of the screen and a new era of gaming. The head worn display works to make the virtual images undetectable between reality and augmented reality.
The tech is called Dynamic Digitised Lightfield Signal (DDLS), which projects images directly into the retina of the eye so it can work to 'trick' the brain into thinking its real. This is the reason why this invention might kill screens which includes tablets, laptops, and tvs. Companies are already working with magic leap so people can watch sports games and movies through them. For example Lucasfilm's ILMxLabs has teamed up with Magic Leap to create a Star Wars clip where you can be placed into an augmented reality with characters from the movie. When Magic Leap finally releases their product or headset, the world of computer science could change instantly. Can you imagine a world of no screens?
References:
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/534971/magic-leap/
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/135688-what-is-magic-leap-and-why-might-it-kill-all-screens
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/7/25/12271330/magic-leap-shopping-headset-ar-demo
https://www.britannica.com/technology/augmented-reality
I think that this is so interesting, but at the same time, a little bit scary. I think that the fact that a computer has the ability to alter our reality and literally "trick the brain" will move this feat from the realm of entertainment and into a discussion of responsible and ethical use if its development continues!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the Magic Leap is a kind of combination of 4D and motion-control technology. I have heard of some people nowadays are trying to create the technology of "virtual screen", which might have the same idea with Magic Leap. Maybe one day the screen is not needed.
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