Campfire today emerged from stealth after years of research and development with a new integrated system for 3D/CAD/CAM workflows that enables holographic collaboration, combining both augmented and virtual reality into a new methodology for product design.
Yes, to us mere mortals the opening paragraph makes no sense. We have been promised proper virtual reality product forever and to be frank none come close to the hype. So why is it capturing my interest? Well, simply because it looks cool and like there is an actual use for it from a business perspective. They are not coming out of the gate saying they will deliver on the consumer experience. They are business facing and that is cool. They know who their target is and they don’t pretend to be anything else at this stage.
What is Campfire?
The company is a new startup focused on holographic collaboration for design and engineering workflows. Led by pioneers of today’s most well-known augmented reality platforms, They provide a new generation of devices and applications that enable globally distributed teams to work with 3D models as if sharing a central holographic projector.
Globally distributed teams? That is great considering Covid-19 is still keeping us all isolated and traveling between countries is still restricted for most parts of the world.
Let’s take a look at what they offer:
Campfire Headset
The headset delivers stunning visual quality with an ultra-wide field-of-view in AR, and a new level of comfort in VR. Designers can visualize physical products with a natural view of the real world, or an environment of their choice using a single headset.
Campfire Console
Central to the experience is the console – a new device that acts like a holographic projector and joins together globally-distributed users.
Campfire Pack
The Campfire Pack transforms a mobile phone into an intuitive controller with powerful tools for working with 3D models. It attaches to the back of the phone, and eliminates the learning-curve of proprietary controllers and gesture interfaces.
Campfire Scenes
Scenes enables users to create scenes from existing 3D models for quick reviews or elaborate presentations.
Campfire Viewer
The viewer enables users to work alone or together during video calls, using a Campfire Headset, tablet, or phone.
