A tabletop device called the Holus converts any digital content into 3D holograms, as you see in ‘Star Wars’ in the form of chess sets, maps and warning messages.
The device can be used to play games, for learning or even for 3D phone calls so you could talk to a digital 3D version of a loved one on your coffee table.
Holus comes in two versions: Pro and Home. While the Pro version is slightly bigger, the main difference is that it comes with an SDK license to develop apps for the device
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The company has developed an SDK that supports game engines like Unity3D and Unreal, as well as partner plugins like Leap Motion (Motion Control) and Occipital (3D Scanning).
‘Moreover, Holus has a position tracking feature which can track users.
‘Based on this dynamic perspective, algorithms are then computed in order to achieve holographic effect on any digital content through Holus.’
The device is available to pre-order via Kickstarter for CAD$850 (£446 or US$693).
The device is founded by H+
H+ was founded in 2012 by Dhruv Adhia, Vincent Yang, and Yamin Li after completing their Master’s at the Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver, BC.
Together, they worked out of a garage to create and test their very first holographic platform.
Since then, the platform underwent a host of iterations, before it became known as the current product, “Holus.” After three years, the company has grown from 3 individuals to a group of 20 dedicated, eager, and passionate people with unique backgrounds.
