Immersive Virtual Conference Room: Bridging the Gap Between Remote Collaboration and Physical Presence

In this paper, the development of an immersive virtual conference room designed to replicate the experience of a physical meeting environment has been presented. Utilizing Unity software, authors have created a virtual space equipped with several simple screens instead of holograms, each attached with individual cameras. Live camera feeds seamlessly integrate real-time participant interactions within virtual environments, enhancing telepresence and fostering immersive collaboration akin to face-to-face meetings. While the current implementation operates locally, our future focus is on enabling remote connectivity, facilitating collaboration among individuals across different geographic locations, and later a hologram-based virtual conference. This innovative approach aims to enhance remote collaboration experiences and bridge the gap between virtual interactions and physical presence.