Project Starline is essentially an attempt to develop a natural-feeling telepresence system. Each participant sits in a booth with an array of cameras and infrared projectors that create a realistic 3D depiction, as well as spatial audio capture that makes it appear as if the voice is coming from the digital persona’s mouth. When combined with head tracking and a 65-inch, 8K glasses-free display, the system creates the illusion that the other person is sitting directly in front of you. This should result in more effortless meetings than staring at a computer monitor with a webcam.
