Overview

• Scientists at the Public University of Navarra have developed the world’s first holograms that users can touch and manipulate directly with their hands.
• The breakthrough uses an elastic diffuser paired with real-time image correction, overcoming safety and functionality challenges posed by traditional rigid diffusers.
• The technology enables natural interaction with 3D objects, such as grabbing, rotating, and simulating movements, similar to interacting with icons on a smartphone.
• Potential applications include interactive learning in classrooms, hands-on museum exhibits, and collaborative environments without the need for VR headsets.
• The research is documented on the HAL open research archive and will be presented at the 2025 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in Yokohama, Japan, from April 26 to May 1.