On November 27th, the Varjo Teleport service has been launched, allowing users to effortlessly capture real-world scenes using just an iPhone and then view them in PC VR as volumetric videos for a monthly fee of $30 (approximately 218 RMB). Varjo Teleport uses Gaussian scattering technology and leverages machine learning to ‘train’ high-quality outputs based on a series of scene image views. Meta also plans to eventually allow users to scan Hyperscape scenes with their smartphones, but Varjo is the first company to launch such a service.
Varjo claims that the scanning process requires walking around with an iPhone for 5 to 10 minutes, followed by cloud processing time ranging from 30 minutes to 24 hours, depending on the size of the scanned area. Scanning results can be previewed in the iPhone app, on the web, and through the Varjo Teleport Windows software (VR compatible), which supports all PC-based OpenXR headsets, including Meta Quest headsets connected via technologies like Quest Link, Steam Link, and Virtual Desktop. The captured scenes can also be exported as PLY files for use in other software, meaning they can even be converted for use in Unity or Unreal. The $30/month Varjo Teleport subscription allows up to 15 scans per month, and for businesses requiring more scans, Varjo offers customized plans. To view the captured videos in VR, Varjo recommends using at least an RTX 3070 for small scenes and at least an RTX 3090 for larger scenes. The company also stated that they are developing a standalone VR client for headsets such as Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro.Advertisement statement: External links (including but not limited to hyperlinks, QR codes, passcodes, etc.) within the text are provided to convey more information, save selection time, and the results are for reference only. All articles contain this statement.
