Renault have coöperated with Holografika and Oktal, two European simulation specialists, in a project to put 3D holographic screens in cars. The project is called Ariva, for Augmented Reality for Vehicle Architecture and Virtual Assessment.
Holografika will develop a high-quality 3D display which can be used as a driving simulation tool for safety training and for interior design reviews.
Ariva was launched on the success of the EU-funded Coherent project, which ended last year. The Coherent project delivered a 3D screen, called HoloVizio, which allowed designers to visualize 3D models of cars, engines or components.
The Coherent display used innovative holographic techniques to create realistic 3D images viewable simultaneously by multiple freely-moving observers.