# 128. Key To Unlock Immersive Holograms

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2023-06-27
- Length: 20m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-06-27-128-key-to-unlock-immersive-holograms
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/128-key-to-unlock-immersive-holograms-hEjQpPPg

## Summary

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss Harvard University research that uses Bessel beams to create immersive 3D holograms with accurate depth perception and self-healing light properties. They analyze how this technology addresses the depth perception and occlusion issues plaguing current AR/VR devices like Apple Vision Pro, Google Glass, and Snapchat Spectacles. The conversation explores the necessity of visual realism for user adoption, citing the iPhone 4 and AirPods as examples of products that succeeded despite initial hardware flaws because they delivered a superior user experience.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-06-27-128-key-to-unlock-immersive-holograms#t=0) Introduction: The Promise of Holograms
- [2:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-06-27-128-key-to-unlock-immersive-holograms#t=122) Current AR/VR Depth Perception Challenges
- [7:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-06-27-128-key-to-unlock-immersive-holograms#t=423) Harvard's Bessel Beam Breakthrough
- [12:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-06-27-128-key-to-unlock-immersive-holograms#t=762) Impact on Apple Vision Pro and Adoption
- [16:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-06-27-128-key-to-unlock-immersive-holograms#t=1007) Lessons from iPhone 4 and AirPods
- [18:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-06-27-128-key-to-unlock-immersive-holograms#t=1110) Episode Recap and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Harvard University (company)
- Apple Vision Pro (product)
- Google Glass (product)
- Snapchat Spectacles (product)
- Magic Leap One (product)
- Oculus (product)
- iPhone 4 (product)
- AirPods (product)
- Wevolver (company)

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