In recent years, the way we experience digital content has evolved dramatically.

From Virtual Reality (VR) to Augmented Reality (AR), technology is constantly pushing boundaries to create more engaging and realistic environments. Specialising in immersive environments, we bring cutting-edge technologies together to offer a truly interactive and transformative experience. 

But what exactly goes into creating these immersive environments? Let’s dive into the technology behind our offerings and explore how we bring virtual worlds to life.

The Key Technologies Behind Immersive Environments

At the heart of Igloo Vision’s immersive technology lies a combination of hardware and software that work seamlessly together to deliver a high-quality, interactive experience. Here’s a look at the key components that make it all possible.

1. Igloo Core Engine

Perhaps the most critical technology is our award-winning software, Igloo Core Engine, purpose-built to power immersive spaces. Igloo Core Engine allows you to create highly detailed, dynamic mixed-media sessions in your immersive environment. By simulating content realistically in both 2D and 3D environments, we enable users to interact with the space in a tangible, intuitive way, whether it’s exploring a building in a virtual space, walking through a cityscape, or engaging with complex data visualisations. And, thanks to our True Perspective technology, your content will be automatically formatted to fit seamlessly in your space so you can trust it to make fast and accurate decisions.

For industries like architecture, engineering, and education, these 3D visuals are invaluable for simulations and training. The technology also extends to industries such as tourism, where users can explore virtual destinations, or even creative sectors, where artists can project their work into these immersive spaces.

2. Intuitive control methods

Immersion isn’t just about what you see, it’s about how you interact with the environment you become surrounded in.

Igloo Core Engine integrates a range of interactive technologies to enhance the experience, including smartphones, tablets, head-tracking technology, games controllers, and our brand-new Laser Touch system, amongst more.

Touchscreens are used to interact directly with the content, whether through a handheld device or a large touchscreen integrated into the environment. Motion sensors detect the movements of users, enabling them to interact with the virtual environment by walking around or using gestures. VR/AR headsets can also be integrated into our spaces for more individualised immersive experiences.

3. Wraparound canvas

Unlike conventional screens, which restrict viewers to a flat 2D view, Igloo liberates your existing content and tools into an immersive environment, allowing content to wrap around the viewer and creating a sense of total immersion.

Igloo Vision systems use multiple projectors strategically placed to cover every angle. The precision and alignment of these projectors are crucial for achieving a seamless visual experience. The projectors work together to create a continuous, high-resolution, 4K, or 8K image that appears sharp and vibrant no matter where you look.

4. Immersive Media Player

We create seamless immersive environments that require significant computational power. To ensure a high quality environment, we equip our spaces with high-performance hardware. 

Our systems use Igloo Immersive Media Players (IMPs), capable of rendering large, complex 3D environments in real-time. And, they come with two options, Pro and Lite, so you only ever pay for the power you need.

5. Cloud Integration & Remote Collaboration

As businesses and industries continue to embrace remote and hybrid work models, Igloo Vision has integrated cloud technology into our immersive environments. This allows users to access immersive experiences from anywhere in the world.

Through cloud-based solutions, users can connect to the immersive environment remotely, collaborate in real time, and view and manipulate data from a distance. This is particularly useful for industries like architecture, where teams can review virtual models of buildings from different locations, or in healthcare for remote training sessions and consultations.

You can also save your mixed-media sessions to your library and retrieve them at any time, ensuring cross-departmental efficiency and minimum downtime between sessions.

Cloud integration also facilitates the delivery of content updates and maintenance, ensuring that immersive systems remain up-to-date with the latest software and hardware advancements.

6. Audio Systems for Full Immersion

Sound plays a crucial role in creating a truly immersive environment. Igloo Vision uses sophisticated audio systems that complement the visual experience, adding another layer of realism. By integrating surround sound and spatial audio techniques, the technology ensures that sound is precisely placed within the 360-degree environment, enhancing the illusion of being “inside” a virtual space.

This is particularly important for applications like training simulations or interactive exhibitions, where audio cues can guide users or provide additional context for the content.

Whether for business, education, or entertainment, the possibilities for what can be achieved with immersive technology are endless.

Contact us today for more information about how you can incorporate Immersive Technology into your workplace.

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