The holodeck

As you know, I'm a huge Star Trek fan. I love the stories and the technology and the ... well, I could go on but that would derail the point of this post.

One of the coolest pieces of tech on Star Trek is the Holodeck. For those who aren't Star Trek fans, the Holodeck is basically a room which creates 3D holograms which have substance. Using the holodeck, you can create stunning parks for you to walk through or recreate a cafe in Paris where you and your friends can sit down for a coffee.

Can you imagine how much fun you could have with a holodeck? With just one room, you could have any entertainment you wanted. Want to play snooker? No problem. Badminton? Done deal - the holodeck could even create your opponent. Mountain climbing or skiing? The mountain will come to you. All in all, an awesome piece of technology.

Of course, in real life, the Holodeck has always been a pipe dream. Except that with recent technology, that pipe dream is one step closer to reality.



The above video shows a demo of a fully 3D virtual environment that you can interact with. However, on its own, that isn't much of a holodeck. To be a true holodeck, you need to have the physical sensation of touching something within the 3D environment.

Which brings us to the next video. Touchable holography.



Wow.