Meta has unveiled Hyperscape, a groundbreaking technology designed to transform real-world spaces into photorealistic virtual environments. Announced at the company’s developer conference, this innovation promises to deepen immersion in the metaverse by allowing users to replicate their physical surroundings digitally.
Key Takeaways
- Hyperscape Capture is now rolling out in early access for Quest 3 and Quest 3S users.
- The technology allows users to scan physical rooms and convert them into detailed VR spaces.
- While capture is quick, rendering can take several hours.
- Future updates will enable sharing of these digital spaces via private links.
Transforming Reality into Virtual Worlds
Meta’s Hyperscape technology, first previewed last year, utilizes advanced techniques like Gaussian splatting, cloud rendering, and streaming to create highly realistic digital replicas of physical locations. The Hyperscape Capture feature, now available in early access, enables users with Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S devices to scan a room in just a few minutes. Although the scanning process is rapid, the rendering of the room into a fully immersive virtual space can take several hours.
Initially, users will not be able to invite others into their captured digital environments. However, Meta has stated that this functionality is planned for future updates, allowing for shared experiences through private links.
Real-World Applications and Demonstrations
To showcase Hyperscape’s capabilities, Meta has already rendered several impressive virtual worlds. These include Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen in Los Angeles, Chance the Rapper’s "House of Kicks," the UFC Apex’s "The Octagon" in Las Vegas, and a vibrant room filled with Crocs belonging to "Happy Kelli."
The technology is being rolled out gradually to users aged 18 and above who own a Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset, with not all eligible users seeing the feature immediately.
Expanding the Metaverse Ecosystem
Beyond Hyperscape, Meta also announced several other metaverse updates during its conference. These include a new slate of fall VR games, such as "Marvel’s Deadpool VR," "ILM’s Star Wars: Beyond Victory," "Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked," and "Reach."
The streaming app, Horizon TV, will soon integrate Disney+ content, including ESPN and Hulu for subscribers. Furthermore, Meta is partnering with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse to bring immersive cinematic experiences, featuring movies like "M3GAN" and "The Black Phone" with enhanced special effects. A limited-time 3D clip from "Avatar: Fire and Ash" will also be available.
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