Fraunhofer demonstrates largest Stereo-Display to run full X3D Content
The Challenge
Developing cluster-based VR application is an extremely complex process while handling distributed rendering, device management and state synchronization. We try to dramatically simplify this process by utilizing X3D as VR/AR application description language while hiding all the low level distribution mechanisms.
The Solution
The Fraunhofer IGD provides a new cluster application deployment solution which allows to run X3D content on computer clusters without changes. The application developer can build high level interactive application utilizing the full immersive profile of the ISO standard including PointingSensors and Scripting.
The system is demonstrated and deployed at the 48-projector/18-million-pixel tiled-display called HEyeWall. The HEyeWall offers an unmatched visual resolution compared to standard projection systems as it enables the visualization of brilliant pictures and stereoscopic 3D models.
The market-ready display system was developed by researchers of Fraunhofer IGD. Until now, the alerted eye could see single pixels, blurred shapes and colors when standing close to the projection wall. The HEyeWall allows examining the projected image from any position without facing the problems mentioned above.
Any industry which has applications based on complex data or objects and wants to display them in a high resolution can successfully use the HEyeWall. Various possible fields of application result from this: from efficient product development to the simulation of heavy flow of traffic and the visualization of highly structured 3D area and city models to the specific planning of rescue operations.
A free beta version of the cluster-client/server solution will be available later this month from the InstantReality web page.