Using Unity integration, the update allows artists to create, power and run real-time applications and 3D media using only an iPhone or iPad.
Looking Glass has announced its holographic displays now support iOS via Unity integration.The update allows creators to power and run real-time applications and 3D media using only an iPhone or iPad.
The latest generation of iPhones and iPads can now power 3D multiview displays, such as the Looking Glass 6" Go and Looking Glass 16".The development supports Unity-built applications that benefit from 3D visualization, enabling seamless integration into applications built for the Apple ecosystem.“We are at an exciting crossroads where mobile technology meets 3D display,” said Rob Kodadek, COO of Looking Glass.
“With iOS support, creators and app developers now have a new way to bring media and interactive applications to life and share them in 3D, with a drastic reduction in gear.” Several Looking Glass iOS projects are currently in development, including a Looking Glass holographic video player and an external avatar project from the company Gugenka.Looking Glass’s holographic video player will allow iPhone 15 or newer users to transform their cinematic videos into holographic media that can be displayed in 3D on the new Looking Glass Go and Looking Glass 16” display.Videos can then be shared with others.
A beta version of this application as well as the updated Unity plugin with iOS development capabilities will be released in January 2025.Gugenka’s HoloModels is the first third-party app to integrate with Looking Glass displays, starting with the 6" Looking Glass Go.iOS users can now connect their devices to bring their 3D avatars to life on an external Looking Glass display.
Looking Glass will showcase all current and soon-to-be-released products and applications at CES 2025.Check out the holographic display showcase:
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