In an engaging conversation from November 2024, Prof. Dr. Hermann Hellwagner from Universität Klagenfurt, shares his insights on the transformative potential of immersive telepresence technologies and SPIRIT’s pivotal role in advancing this field.
Key Highlights from the Interview
In the interview, Hermann emphasises the long-term vision for immersive technologies, likening their current state to where digital 2D video was approx. 20 years ago. He explores the challenges of creating “natural” user experiences, addressing vast data demands, and ensuring Europe remains competitive against global tech leaders.
He also discusses the evolving SPIRIT use cases, ranging from multi-source holographic streaming to the avatars, and how these innovations inspire new applications and collaborative opportunities through the SPIRIT open calls.
Hermann highlights the significance of SPIRIT’s open calls in multiplying the project’s impact, enabling a broader community of innovators to contribute to SPIRIT’s vision.
Watch the full interview to hear more insights from Hermann and discover how SPIRIT is shaping the future of immersive technologies.