Zoom has unveiled an application specifically tailored for Apple's mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, with the goal of blending video conferencing participants into their physical surroundings without a hitch. The new Zoom app for Vision Pro will allow other participants in a virtual meeting to see your hand gestures and your persona, meaning your digital avatar, in detailed form.
This development aims to enable users to feel as if they are in the same room with other participants joining the meeting, without the need for additional physical equipment. Among the features that Zoom has developed for Apple Vision Pro are:
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3D Object Sharing: This feature is particularly beneficial for sectors like media and design, where 3D files can be shared during meetings, allowing objects to be presented in three dimensions to other participants. For instance, an animator or game designer could use Zoom's 3D object sharing capabilities to share and collaborate on the latest character model.
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Real-world Anchoring: Users can anchor up to five Zoom Meeting participants in any location within their physical space. This, combined with the option to remove the backgrounds of anchored participants, will help users of Apple Vision Pro feel as if they are sharing the same environment with the people in the meeting.
This exclusive application by Zoom for Apple's Vision Pro signifies a step towards making digital meetings feel as immersive and interactive as possible, aiming for users to experience the sensation of being in the same room with other participants, thereby bridging the gap between virtual and physical meeting spaces.
