The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) is unveiling a large number of development achievements in display and stereoscopic imaging technologies researched for the upcoming ultra-realistic metaverse world in the era of digital transformation.

ETRI announced that it will participate in 'K-Dsiplay 2023,' held at COEX in Seoul for three days starting on the 16th, and 'IMID 2023,' held at BEXCO in Busan for three days starting on the 23rd, to showcase various new technologies capable of realizing a realistic metaverse world.

At this exhibition, ETRI is showcasing 11 technologies in a total of four fields, including ultra-realistic displays, convergence displays, stereoscopic image generation and services, and 3D stereoscopic shape inspection equipment.

First, in the field of ultra-realistic displays, OLED on-licon microdisplay technology for realizing realistic virtual reality in extended reality (XR) devices for the metaverse, and quantum dot color conversion display technology for realizing high-resolution, high-color-purity displays will be showcased.

We also introduce M3D technology for realizing lightweight, thin, and low-power XR devices.

In the field of convergence displays, there is flexible circuit technology for freeform displays that can be applied to spaces and objects according to diverse user requirements, and transmittance that can be applied to various infotainment systems inside autonomous vehicles.Electrochromic display technology and the like will be exhibited.

It also demonstrates intelligent stealth display technology that can be attached to the surface of military equipment to display visible or infrared images that blend in with the surrounding environment, thereby minimizing exposure to the enemy day and night.

In the field of stereoscopic image generation and services, exhibits include plenoptic content acquisition, generation, authoring, and visualization platform technologies that support binocular vision, motion parallax, and focus adjustment, as well as intelligent OTT player technologies utilizing AI-based multi-viewpoint object automatic generation.

Holographic camera and process technology capable of producing real-time acquired holograms and computer-generated holograms will also be showcased.

In the 3D shape inspection technology, high-precision holographic microscope technology is exhibited that can accurately inspect defects by precisely acquiring 3D shape information of micro-elements within semiconductor chips or display panels through holographic technology.

3D plenoptic microscope technology is also being unveiled, which allows for easy real-time inspection of the three-dimensional shape of a device in process by attaching a lens with a structure similar to an insect's compound eye to a standard camera.

ETRI’s integrated display manufacturing platform and the achievements in supporting materials, parts, and equipment companies through it will also be introduced.

The research institute has established an integrated process service platform encompassing display panel design, manufacturing, and evaluation through the execution of relevant national research projects and voluntary collaboration among its members.

In addition, ETRI is contributing to enhancing corporate technological competitiveness and building an industrial ecosystem.

Since 2020, while operating the National Display Laboratory (N-LAB), we have provided materials, parts, and equipment verification, prototype manufacturing services, and practical workforce training to 22 companies. there is.

Lee Jeong-ik, Head of the Ultra-Realistic Metaverse Research Institute at ETRI, said, “Taking this exhibition as an opportunity, we will further accelerate the development of core technologies for displays and the metaverse, which are included in the 12 national strategic technologies and the 6 key strategic technologies selected by the institute. We will faithfully fulfill the mission of government-funded research institutes to bring about an ultra-realistic metaverse world.”