Retina e-paper promises lifelike VR displays
New screen tech mimics reality with 25K pixels per inch, no light source.
Why it matters
- Breakthrough in screen resolution could revolutionize virtual reality by mimicking natural vision.
By the numbers
- 25,000 pixels per inch
- Pixels measure 560 nanometers wide
- Screen size: 1.4 x 1.9 mm (~human pupil size)
- 1/4000th size of a smartphone screen
The big picture
- Uses "metapixels" made of tungsten oxide, reflecting light like bird feathers.
- Eliminates issues like color bleeding by not needing a light source.
- Could enable VR worlds indistinguishable from reality.
What they're saying
- "This breakthrough paves the way for the creation of virtual worlds that are visually indistinguishable from reality." — Chalmers University
- Commenters call it "fascinating" and ask about eyestrain and refresh rates.
Caveats
- Still in refinement stage; not yet ready for commercial use.