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Hopeful Scientists Bring Holograms to Life

Interactive 3D projections, might seem like pure movie magic, but researchers are working to make them a reality.

By Mark Aramo
Apr 12, 2022 12:00 AM
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Holo tech may never reach Star Wars levels, but devices like the RYZ (concept image above) promise to bring 3D displays to your smartphone. (RYZ Concept image, IKIN)

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"Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope,” pleads a pale, flickering image of Princess Leia, projected from the faithful droid R2-D2. In an iconic scene from the first Star Wars film (1977), heroes Kenobi and Luke Skywalker are transfixed by the three-dimensional display, which materializes before them as if a miniature Leia were present in the room.

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