However, the Stan Lee image is technically more of an interactive avatar. George Johnson of Hyperreal explained:
“Hologram is a technology that’s different than this. This is more of an avatar presence, or a telepresence, if you will. Unlike ChatGPT, this is not a web crawler. It’s specifically Stan’s words… but with guardrails.”
Technology Beyond Entertainment
Proto Inc., which created the display hardware, bills its platform as “The World’s First Holographic communications platform”.
The system has applications beyond fan conventions, including classrooms, retail, and even telemedicine. “Any Proto device can have any piece of content in it, and we also beam people in live,” said David Nussbaum, Proto founder and chairman. “These are great for classrooms, museums, labs, retail.”
A Legacy Extended by AI
For $15 plus fees, Comic Con visitors can engage with this AI-powered homage to Stan Lee, ensuring his voice continues to inspire both lifelong Marvel fans and younger generations discovering superheroes for the first time. As DeMoulin put it:
