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{{Device Infobox
|name = Campfire 3D Holographic System
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = [[AR/VR Collaboration System]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise XR]], [[Holographic Display]]
|Platform = Windows PC, Mac, iPad, Meta Quest 3
|Creator = [[Campfire]]
|Developer = [[Campfire]]
|Manufacturer = [[Campfire]]
|Announcement Date = May 2021 (stealth exit), May 2023 (collaboration system)
|Release Date = 2023
|Price = $1,500/user/year (enterprise), Freemium available
|Website = https://www.campfire3d.com/
|Versions = Campfire Console, Campfire Studio Console, Campfire Headset, Campfire Pack
|Requires = Windows PC with discrete GPU and Thunderbolt-3, or Mac/iPad for app
|Predecessor = None
|Successor = None announced
|Operating System = Windows 10+, macOS, iPadOS
|Chipset = PC GPU-powered (discrete graphics required)
|CPU = PC-dependent
|GPU = Discrete GPU required (PC)
|HPU =
|Storage = PC-dependent
|Memory = PC-dependent
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Stereo displays (left/right) with visor reflection
|Subpixel Layout = Full color
|Peak Brightness = High
|Resolution = High-fidelity stereo
|Pixel Density = High
|Refresh Rate = Standard
|Persistence = Low persistence
|Field of View = 92° diagonal
|Horizontal FoV = ~80°
|Vertical FoV = ~50°
|Average Pixel Density = High
|Peak Pixel Density = High
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Visor reflection (AR/VR swappable lenses)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Adjustable
|Adjustable Diopter = No
|Passthrough = Yes (AR mode with clear lenses)
|Tracking = 6DoF
|Tracking Frequency = High-speed
|Base Stations = Campfire Console (tabletop marker)
|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes
|Positional Tracking = Yes
|Update Rate = Real-time
|Tracking Volume = Console/Studio area
|Play Space = Tabletop or room-scale (Studio)
|Latency = Low latency
|Audio = No (via PC)
|Microphone = No (via PC/phone)
|3.5mm Audio Jack = No
|Camera = No (tracking via console)
|Connectivity = USB-C (Thunderbolt-3)
|Ports = USB-C
|Wired Video = Yes (from PC)
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = Via PC
|Bluetooth = Via PC
|Power = USB-C powered from PC
|Battery Capacity = N/A (PC-powered)
|Battery Life = N/A
|Charge Time = N/A
|Dimensions = Headset + Console system
|Weight = Headset: Lightweight
|Material = Premium materials, magnetic lens attachment
|Headstrap = Adjustable headband
|Haptics = No
|Color = Professional black
|Sensors = Console tracking markers
|Input = Campfire Pack (phone controller), PC mouse/keyboard
|Compliance = Enterprise certified
}}

The '''Campfire 3D Holographic Collaboration System''' is an enterprise [[mixed reality]] platform developed by [[Campfire]], emerging from stealth in May 2021 and launching its holographic collaboration system in May 2023. With over 70 patents, Campfire addresses longstanding XR adoption challenges with a unique multi-component approach: a specialized headset with swappable magnetic lenses (opaque for VR, clear for AR) offering 92° diagonal field of view—more than four times the area of HoloLens and exceeding Magic Leap's FOV; a Campfire Console tabletop device that emulates a holographic projector with holograms appearing above it reliably for single or multi-user viewing; and the Campfire Pack that transforms an iPhone into an intuitive 3D controller, eliminating the learning curve of proprietary controllers. The system is designed for professional 3D design workflows, enabling teams to collaborate on 3D models across PC, Mac, iPad, and Meta Quest 3 platforms. Key features include support for 40+ 3D file formats, holographic avatars showing exactly what each participant is viewing, shareable scene links, and certification with Dell Precision Workstations for plug-and-play Thunderbolt-3 deployment. The Campfire Studio Console extends the system to large indoor spaces with modular floor mats for walk-around and walk-through experiences of vehicles, structures, and environments. Available with freemium access and enterprise plans starting at $1,500/user/year.

== History and Development ==

=== Campfire Origins ===
Company background:
* Enterprise XR focus
* 70+ patents portfolio
* Professional 3D workflows
* Adoption challenge solution

=== May 2021 Stealth Exit ===
Initial announcement:
* Product concept revealed
* Design workflow focus
* Enterprise positioning
* Funding secured

=== $8 Million Funding ===
Investment:
* Series funding raised
* AR/VR development
* Product design focus
* Market expansion

=== May 2023 System Launch ===
Full availability:
* Collaboration system release
* Multi-platform app
* Hardware availability
* Enterprise deployment

=== Quest 3 Expansion ===
Platform growth:
* November 2023 launch
* Meta Quest 3 support
* Expanded accessibility
* Multi-device strategy

== Design Philosophy ==

=== Holographic Collaboration ===
Core concept:
* Shared 3D holograms
* Multi-user viewing
* Real-time collaboration
* Design review focus

=== Ease of Use ===
Adoption priority:
* Phone as controller
* No learning curve
* Intuitive interaction
* Quick deployment

=== High Fidelity AR ===
Visual quality:
* 92° diagonal FOV
* 4x HoloLens area
* Premium image quality
* Face-to-face communication

=== Multi-Platform ===
Flexibility:
* PC, Mac, iPad
* Quest 3 support
* Cross-platform collaboration
* Device flexibility

== System Components ==

=== Campfire Headset ===
Head-worn display:
* Stereo left/right displays
* Visor reflection optics
* '''FOV''': 92° diagonal
* Magnetic lens swap (AR/VR)

=== Campfire Console ===
Tabletop device:
* Holographic projector emulation
* Desk/table placement
* Reliable positioning
* Multi-viewer support

=== Campfire Studio Console ===
Large-scale system:
* Modular floor mats
* Room-scale holograms
* Walk-around capability
* Environment visualization

=== Campfire Pack ===
Phone controller:
* iPhone attachment
* Intuitive 3D control
* Back-of-phone mount
* No learning curve

== Display Technology ==

=== Stereo Display System ===
Optical design:
* Two separate displays (L/R)
* Visor reflection
* Stereo 3D effect
* Holographic visualization

=== Field of View ===
Visual coverage:
* '''FOV''': 92° diagonal
* 4x HoloLens area
* Leading AR FOV
* Immersive viewing

=== Swappable Lenses ===
AR/VR flexibility:
* Magnetic attachment
* Clear lenses (AR)
* Opaque lenses (VR)
* Quick swap

== 3D File Support ==

=== Supported Formats ===
File compatibility:
* 40+ 3D file types
* Industry standard formats
* CAD compatibility
* Design tool integration

=== Scene Organization ===
Content management:
* Model organization
* Scene creation
* Shareable links
* Collaborative spaces

== Collaboration Features ==

=== Holographic Avatars ===
User presence:
* Personal avatars
* View direction visible
* Angle awareness
* Spatial communication

=== Multi-User Viewing ===
Shared experience:
* Single location
* Multiple locations
* Synchronized views
* Real-time updates

=== Annotation Tools ===
Review capabilities:
* Comment leaving
* Concept explanation
* Design review
* Team communication

== Platform Support ==

=== Desktop Applications ===
Supported systems:
* Windows 10+
* macOS
* Full app functionality
* Native experience

=== iPad Support ===
Mobile platform:
* iPadOS app
* Touch interface
* Portable access
* Meeting flexibility

=== Meta Quest 3 ===
VR platform:
* November 2023 launch
* Standalone operation
* Mixed reality support
* Expanded accessibility

== Hardware Requirements ==

=== PC Requirements ===
For headset use:
* Discrete GPU required
* Thunderbolt-3 port
* USB-C connector
* Windows 10+

=== Certified Hardware ===
Validated systems:
* Dell Precision Workstations
* Plug-and-play certified
* Professional hardware
* Enterprise reliability

=== Campfire Pack ===
Phone requirements:
* Recent iOS device
* Android support
* Phone attachment
* Controller functionality

== Enterprise Applications ==

=== Product Design ===
Primary use:
* 3D model review
* Design iteration
* Stakeholder presentation
* Concept visualization

=== Engineering ===
Technical applications:
* CAD review
* Assembly visualization
* Technical collaboration
* Cross-functional teams

=== Architecture ===
Building design:
* Structure visualization
* Walk-through preview
* Client presentation
* Design approval

=== Automotive ===
Vehicle design:
* Full-scale hologram
* Studio Console use
* Walk-around review
* Design validation

== Pricing ==

=== Freemium Model ===
Entry tier:
* Free access available
* Basic functionality
* Trial capability
* Evaluation option

=== Enterprise Plans ===
Professional tier:
* '''Starting price''': $1,500/user/year
* Full functionality
* Enterprise features
* Support included

== Comparison with Enterprise Collaboration XR ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Campfire 3D !! HoloLens 2 !! Magic Leap 2 !! Quest 3 (Horizon)
|-
| Type || Holographic collaboration || Standalone AR || Standalone AR || Standalone VR/MR
|-
| FOV || 92° diagonal || 52° || 70° || 110° (MR)
|-
| Primary Use || Design collaboration || Enterprise AR || Enterprise AR || General VR/MR
|-
| Multi-user || Built-in || App-dependent || App-dependent || App-dependent
|-
| PC Required || Yes (headset) || No || No || No
|-
| Phone Controller || Yes (Pack) || No || No || No
|-
| 3D File Support || 40+ formats || App-dependent || App-dependent || App-dependent
|-
| Price || $1,500/yr/user || $3,500 || $3,299 || $499 + app
|}

== Strengths and Limitations ==

=== Strengths ===
* 92° diagonal FOV (4x HoloLens)
* 70+ patents (proprietary technology)
* Swappable AR/VR lenses (magnetic)
* 40+ 3D file format support
* Phone as controller (no learning curve)
* Console provides reliable hologram anchoring
* Studio Console for room-scale
* Multi-platform (PC/Mac/iPad/Quest 3)
* Holographic avatars for collaboration
* Dell Precision certified

=== Limitations ===
* Headset requires PC with discrete GPU
* Thunderbolt-3 port required
* Tethered headset operation
* $1,500/user/year enterprise cost
* Specialized for design workflows
* Console/Studio required for best experience
* Limited consumer appeal
* Enterprise-focused ecosystem

== Technical Specifications Summary ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| FOV || 92° diagonal
|-
| Lenses || Magnetic swap (AR clear/VR opaque)
|-
| Display || Stereo visor reflection
|-
| 3D Formats || 40+ supported
|-
| PC Requirement || Discrete GPU, Thunderbolt-3
|-
| Platforms || Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Quest 3
|-
| Controller || Campfire Pack (phone mount)
|-
| Console || Tabletop holographic anchor
|-
| Price || $1,500/user/year (enterprise)
|-
| Certification || Dell Precision Workstations
|}

== See Also ==
* [[Campfire]]
* [[Enterprise XR]]
* [[Holographic Display]]
* [[3D Collaboration]]
* [[Design Review]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:AR Headsets]]
[[Category:MR Headsets]]
[[Category:Enterprise XR]]
[[Category:Campfire]]
[[Category:Collaboration Tools]]
[[Category:2020s AR]]

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