Mid Sweden University

Immersive imaging technologies offer a transformative way to change how we experience interacting with remote environments, i.e., telepresence. By leveraging advancements in light field imaging, omnidirectional cameras, and head-mounted displays, these systems enable realistic, real-time visual experiences that can revolutionize how we interact with the remote scene in fields such as healthcare, education, remote collaboration, and entertainment. However, the field faces significant technical and experiential challenges, including efficient data capture and compression, real-time rendering, and quality of experience (QoE) assessment. Expanding on the findings of the authors’ recent publication and situating them within a broader theoretical framework, this article provides an integrated overview of immersive telepresence technologies, focusing on their technological foundations, applications, and the challenges that must be addressed to advance this field.