See true-to-life 3D visuals without headsets or glasses

You can now gather around a screen and see digital objects come to life in true three dimensions; no headsets, no glasses, just your eyes and a shared experience with others. 

That's exactly what the new, 27-inch light-field display from Looking Glass offers. 

The display can showcase single images, 3D videos or interactive applications, and it's flexible enough to handle everything from quick model previews to fully interactive group experiences.

The display sits at just an inch thick but packs a punch with 5K resolution (5,120 x 2,880 pixels) at 60 Hz, delivering up to 16 inches of virtual depth and 8-bit color. The result? Real-time 3D visuals that look and feel like they're actually present in the room.

But what really sets this display apart is its ability to create a shared 3D experience. Unlike traditional VR or AR setups that require each participant to wear a headset, the Looking Glass 27 can project up to 100 unique perspectives across a 53-degree viewing cone. This means a team can gather around a single screen and see the same digital object from different angles, just as they would with a real-world prototype or artifact.

Looking Glass has made it easier than ever for developers and enterprises to build, test and deploy 3D applications. Content creation starts on a computer running Unity, but the finished product can be deployed on an iPad, which also powers the display and serves as its interface. This approach reduces system costs by about 35% compared to previous models and makes deployment far more flexible. The display also supports Blender, Unreal Engine, WebXR and Looking Glass' own Studio and Bridge tools, making it compatible with a wide range of 3D workflows.

The Looking Glass 27-inch light-field display isn't just about seeing 3D; it's about sharing, collaborating and making digital ideas feel as tangible as the real world. While the price means it's not for everyone just yet, the technology is a clear sign that immersive, headset-free 3D is on the cusp of becoming a mainstream tool for innovators everywhere. If you've ever wanted to just look at a screen and see your digital creations spring to life, Looking Glass is making that dream a reality, no headsets required.

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