‘The Force’ of 3D.

January 30th, 2012

Thirty-five years ago I remember being totally wowed by a gadget I saw in ‘Star Wars’. And if you can recall that scene in the interplanetary bar (with all of the different creatures drinking their beer), then you will probably already know what I am going to say. Yes, the thing that blew me away was the holographic chess game with its animated pieces! Just imagine how cool it would be if you had one of these babies in your front room…

Of course, it’s still impossible for us to find one of these gadgets in our local branch of PC World… but just how much longer will it be before we can? After all, it’s not so many years ago when most people would have scoffed at the idea of 3D TV!

However, the biggest problem with inventing a holographic chess set is the limitations of the human eye. And that is why we can only see 3D pictures (still or moving) by learning to use our eyes in conjunction with one other. Modern 3D spectacles may no longer have two different coloured lenses, but they still work on exactly the same principle; basically, they fool the brain into thinking it is seeing more than it actually is.

Now, I’m no expert on sight or ‘ visual data integration ’… Although I do understand that 3D technology cannot go much further until someone finds a system which does not require its users to wear glasses. And when that does finally happen (which I am wholly sure it will), there will be some very exciting times ahead!

So, the next time that ‘Star Wars' is on the TV, pay special attention to that brilliant scene in the intergalactic pub. Because holographic chess sets may very well be available on our supermarkets' shelves in the not so distant future!

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