Description:
- Healthcare
- Entertainment and gaming
- Education
Abstract
USC researchers have developed a technique using miniature drones called Flying Light Specks (FLSs) to display 3D illuminations. By coordinating swarms of FLSs with adjustable light sources, synchronized illumination of virtual objects is achieved in a specified 3D space, forming an FLS display. The techniques cover static and motion illuminations, considering limited flight time, battery charging durations, and potential FLS failures. A hardware and software architecture for FLS displays is provided, along with efficient flight path computation techniques. One technique, ICF, minimizes overall travel distance for motion illuminations.
Benefit
- Realistic, immersive 3D displays
- Synchronized swarm technology
- Versatile lighting capabilities
- Efficient flight path computation
Market Application
Advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have expanded their applications beyond hobbies, leading to opportunities in various industries. One potential novel use of UAVs is to use swarms of miniature drones to create 3D displays that offer true depth perception and immersive interactions. The successful realization of these displays resembling Star Trek's holodeck would revolutionize human communication, perception, work, education, entertainment, healthcare, and social interactions, paving the way for transformative market prospects in the future.
Publications
- Display of 3D Illuminations using Flying Light Specks, Ghandeharizadeh, 2022.
- Holodeck: Immersive 3D Displays Using Swarms of Flying Light Specks, Ghandeharizadeh, 2021.
Stage of Development
- Proof-of-concept demonstrated
- Hardware and software architecture designed
- Available for licensing