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kimmeljs t1_itksa6s wrote

I worked in microdisplays and subsequently on MR technologies since the 1990s. What the OP overlooks is just the basic human perceptual system and its integration with the proprioceptive and vestibular sensing functions. However advanced the technologies will be, the so-called "plenoptic" display aspect is still an elusive concept and near-future technologies will cause discomfort and even nausea to the user. See Bhowmik et al. "Interactive Displays" (Wiley, 2015).

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Sirisian OP t1_itm74n9 wrote

Yes, that is a huge issue. I hope that 240Hz+ refresh rate along with 10K Hz eye tracking will go a long way to alleviating vergence-accommodation conflicts or simulating some of what a lightfield display offers. I don't foresee them being perfect though, but also people are somewhat adaptable. VR displays are mediocre and most of us get over the imperfections and nausea fairly quickly. What long-term issues that could cause with MR use will be interesting to track.

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kimmeljs t1_itm7rxf wrote

You get an engagement in technology when there's as little physiological adaptation required as possible.

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