During a fascinating conversation with Sergio Tejeda Pastor from the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), we explored how SPIRIT is redefining the future of immersive communication and why its mission matters more than ever.
Key Highlights from the Interview
Reflecting on the evolution of communication, from voice-only calls to today’s video conferencing, Sergio emphasised that the next logical step is true immersion. SPIRIT, he explained, showcases how people can feel genuinely present with others, even when miles apart. This innovation could be especially transformative for individuals with limited mobility or access, opening new possibilities for connection and inclusion.
Sergio also outlined SPIRIT’s diverse use cases, which span real-time holographic capture, avatar-based communication, multi-source streaming, and human–robot interaction. These scenarios push the boundaries of how people experience remote collaboration, whether it’s a lifelike hologram joining a meeting or a robot performing tasks in an industrial environment controlled from afar.
Looking ahead, Sergio shared his excitement for SPIRIT’s advances in VR, AR, and XR technologies, including breakthroughs in real-time rendering, streaming, and 3D model animation. He highlighted that tackling challenges like latency and resolution is key to delivering the seamless, realistic experiences that define next-generation telepresence.
Watch the full interview to hear more from Sergio Tejeda Pastor and learn how SPIRIT is driving the evolution of immersive digital communication.