Varjo, a leading provider of industrial-grade VR/XR solutions, has introduced Teleport, an innovative service that allows users to turn real-world places into virtual experiences. This technology preview showcases Teleport’s ability to quickly generate high-quality 3D scans of real environments using just an iPhone. Users can then view these scenes on various devices, including VR headsets and PCs.
Traditionally, creating XR experiences required advanced skills in 3D graphics or photogrammetry, and the process could take weeks or even months. However, with Teleport by Varjo, anyone can create a detailed 3D model of their surroundings without any previous expertise. By simply scanning a room or outdoor space with a smartphone, Teleport reconstructs the scene with accurate lighting, shading, textures, and reflections using breakthrough advancements in 3D gaussian splatting and machine learning technologies.
The resulting 3D reality capture can be experienced using Varjo headsets, other PC-connected OpenXR headsets, or Windows desktops. This technology has the potential to revolutionize a wide range of applications. For instance, it enables users to virtually visit and interact with remote locations in great detail, making it invaluable for training, mission planning, and remote assistance purposes.
By providing an accurate digital twin of real-world environments, Teleport aids in the creation of more effective training scenarios and planning tools. This improves preparation and operational efficiency in fields such as aviation, healthcare, and military training. The Finnish National Opera and Ballet, for example, plans to utilize Teleport to enhance the evaluation of new productions by investigating digital twins of real-world sets on a virtual stage.
Varjo’s virtual and mixed reality hardware and software are already trusted by many Fortune 100 companies for various applications. Their technology is used in astronaut and pilot training programs, automotive production, and medical research. With the introduction of Teleport, Varjo is expanding its service offering to provide high-quality tools for transitioning workflows from the physical world to virtual environments.
Users interested in trying out Teleport can join the waitlist on Varjo’s website. The service is expected to become generally available later this year. Varjo will also be showcasing Teleport for the first time at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California, from June 18 to June 20.
Overall, Teleport by Varjo represents a significant advancement in the field of XR technology. Its ability to quickly and accurately capture real-world environments opens up new possibilities for immersive experiences, training simulations, and planning applications. With its industrial-grade VR/XR solutions, Varjo continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of virtual and mixed reality.