Facebook says it wants to build a 'teleporter' by 2025
- 9 years ago
Facebook, like all tech nerds, has dreams of teleportation.
The company's chief technical officer, Mike Schroepfer, said the company plans to "effectively build a teleporter" by 2025, according to Business Insider .
"Facebook wants to build a device that allows you to be anywhere you want, with anyone, regardless of geographic boundaries," Schroepfer said Tuesday at a press event before the Dublin Web Summit.
While not a "teleporter" in the traditional sense, Facebook wants to improve upon the virtual reality experience by adding physical feedback, tricking your senses into thinking you're somewhere you're not.
The social network has had its sights set on the possibilities of virtual reality for some time, but it remains a somewhat theoretical technology for the average consumer.
The company's chief technical officer, Mike Schroepfer, said the company plans to "effectively build a teleporter" by 2025, according to Business Insider .
"Facebook wants to build a device that allows you to be anywhere you want, with anyone, regardless of geographic boundaries," Schroepfer said Tuesday at a press event before the Dublin Web Summit.
While not a "teleporter" in the traditional sense, Facebook wants to improve upon the virtual reality experience by adding physical feedback, tricking your senses into thinking you're somewhere you're not.
The social network has had its sights set on the possibilities of virtual reality for some time, but it remains a somewhat theoretical technology for the average consumer.