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Proto Hologram March 2026 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:29 +0000

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter. This month, the signal is clear: spatial computing is moving from concept to real-world impact. From Skechers reimagining retail, to appearances at Coachella, to a feature in Politico exploring its role in politics, the momentum is building across industries. We’re also seeing it extend into airports, music, and healthcare – pointing toward a future where presence is more accessible, scalable, and meaningful.

“This is just the beginning of what this machine, and what Howie and other personalities can do. With 6,000 Skechers stores globally, there is plenty of room for expansion.”

– Michael Greenberg, President of Skechers

First Actual Hologram Retail Transaction Launches with Skechers

At the Manhattan Beach, CA flagship store of the Fortune 500 brand, Howie Mandel now greets guests from a Proto Luma and invites them to take a selfie with him – once they do, they can upload the photo from a QR code and get a substantial discount on their purchases. It’s the first permanent installation with a major retailer and the first interaction. Skechers President, Michael Greenberg, told Women’s Wear Daily he wants to see the program expanded to many more of their 6,000 stores, and to continue to explore the kinds of interactions Proto makes possible. Howie joined the execs in person at a gala opening party.

Hologram Politicians in Airports Taking Off

Politico wrote an extensive feature about the use of Proto in airports by big city mayors, focusing on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie at SFO. Jumping off from that, the story talks about Senators like Corey Booker, the Governor of Nebraska, and some past presidential hopefuls who have tried Proto’s technology – suggesting Proto could very likely come into play for the midterms.

Proto Hologram is Center of Massive Barbie Immersion at Coachella

Proto partner Mirrored Media teamed up with Mattel to create an entire world devoted to Barbie at the massive music festival, and featured uber it-girls Orlandria and Paris Hilton as holograms in a multitude of outfits. The experience became one of the most posted on social media across the first weekend of Coachella, reaching over 2.5 billion views across platforms (according to Meltwater data) – with a second weekend of visits still to come!

Michael Jackson Movie Experience in 59 Locations Across the U.S.

Lionsgate and Hologram Media Network teamed up to put an interactive hologram dance experience in 59 Proto displays in high-end malls and movie theaters in major markets – including iconic locations such as the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, L.A.’s The Grove, and Times Square. The movie’s stars, Jaafar Jackson and Juliano Krue Valdi, introduce real life Michael Jackson dance coach, Rich Talauega, who teaches some famous moves – like the “moonwalk.” Fans get to see themselves on the screen as they learn the moves.

Florida Gulf Coast University Training Tomorrow's Clinicians, Today

At Florida Gulf Coast University, the AI-powered “Dr. Hologram” platform, built on Proto Hologram, is driving innovation in medical training today to better prepare students for the practitioners of tomorrow. Through immersive, real-time simulations, life-size and portable holograms let students engage with realistic patient scenarios, remote experts, and AI-assisted diagnostics. By focusing on forward-looking skills and technologies, FGCU is equipping students to think independently, collaborate across disciplines, and operate in a more advanced, tech-enabled healthcare landscape.

NFL Draft Welcome via Proto at Pittsburgh International

Proto partner, Joe Zeff Designs, continues to impress with projects promoting Pittsburgh history and icons. In the latest use of Proto in major airports, Zeff has partnered with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to have musicians play for visitors coming to the city for the NFL Draft – violinist and concertmaster, Dylan Naroff, even plays the unofficial Steeler’s anthem “Renegade” by Styx.

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Proto Hologram February 2026 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:16 +0000

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter. Across industries and geographies, this month’s work reflects a continued shift from possibility to real-world impact across industries. From advancing edge AI alongside Cisco and Intel, to enabling human-centered training with Philips, expanding access at Fairleigh Dickinson University, supporting large-scale cultural experiences, and partnering with Christie’s on a record-breaking auction, each deployment highlights how holographic presence is solving tangible challenges. Across every activation, the focus remains the same: delivering more impactful, human experiences – at scale.

Advancing Edge AI with Cisco and Intel at MWC 2026

At Mobile World Congress 2026, Proto deepened its collaboration with Cisco and Intel, building on the foundation established at NRF and extending it into a broader enterprise context. As the interface layer for AI, Proto is increasingly positioned within a powerful ecosystem – where Cisco’s infrastructure and Intel’s compute enable AI to move seamlessly into physical environments. Together, the partnership demonstrates how enterprise-grade AI can be delivered not just as software, but as a real-time, spatial experience that integrates into the flow of high-traffic spaces. This is less about a single activation and more about defining how AI will be deployed at scale across industries. With partners of this caliber, Proto is helping set the standard for how AI shows up in the real world.

Humanizing the Patient Journey with Philips

At the Annual North America Sales Kickoff event, Philips partnered with Proto to transform how its teams understand the impact of their work. Through a five-unit deployment, holographic experiences guided attendees through the full patient journey – from early symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and recovery – creating a more tangible connection to the outcomes behind the technology. Rather than presenting information, the experience made it felt, reinforcing the human stakes of every product and decision. Proto enabled Philips to move beyond traditional training and immerse its sales professionals in the real-world impact of their solutions. The result was a more informed, empathetic, and aligned team – grounded not just in what they sell, but why it matters.

Christie’s Brings Record-Breaking Art to Life with Proto

In a historic auction, Christie’s set new records with the sale of the Jim Irsay Collection, including iconic guitars from David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia, and Kurt Cobain. Ahead of the sale, Proto enabled prospective buyers to experience these instruments as life-size holograms – offering a level of access and detail that closely mirrors seeing them in person. For high-value, one-of-a-kind assets, this creates a new standard for previewing and engaging with objects that are rarely accessible. Rather than replacing the physical, Proto extends it, allowing institutions like Christie’s to reach collectors in more immersive and meaningful ways. As demand grows for remote yet high-fidelity experiences, this moment signals a shift in how the world’s most valuable items are presented and sold.

Blending Tradition with Holographic Presence at Mahashivratri

During Mahashivratri, one of Hinduism’s largest and most significant festivals, Proto enabled a new way for spiritual leaders to connect with massive audiences. At the Isha Yoga Center in Tamil Nadu, life-size holographic representations of spiritual leader, Sadhguru, allowed attendees to engage in guided practices and personalized interactions at scale. In a setting rooted in centuries-old tradition, the technology extended — rather than disrupted – the experience, making spiritual guidance more accessible without losing its authenticity. For gatherings of this magnitude, Proto created a bridge between physical presence and digital reach. It’s a powerful example of how holographic technology can expand the ways leaders connect with their audiences, even in the most traditional environments.

Augmenting Human Presence in Higher Education

At Fairleigh Dickinson University, Proto is being used to explore a critical question facing higher education: how AI can support, not replace, human expertise. In collaboration with university leadership, holographic technology is helping extend the reach of educators and clinicians while reinforcing the importance of empathy, judgment, and human connection. Rather than positioning AI as a substitute, the approach centers on preparing students to engage with advanced tools responsibly and effectively. Proto enables leaders and faculty to be present in new ways – expanding access without diminishing the human element at the core of learning. As institutions rethink how they teach in an AI-driven world, this work highlights a clear direction: technology should elevate human presence, not remove it.

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Proto Hologram January 2026 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:35 +0000

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter. This month, Proto continued expanding the role of holographic presence across enterprise, sports, media, and public spaces. What began as a breakthrough in visual technology now operates as infrastructure – enabling embodied AI at scale, redefining executive communication, and transforming how brands and institutions engage in physical environments.

From showcasing agentic AI in high-traffic retail environments at NRF 2026, to establishing a permanent installation at San Francisco International Airport, to supporting global leadership dialogue on stage with Merck, this month’s milestones reflect a broader shift: holographic presence is moving from novelty to normalized deployment. We are also accelerating our footprint in sports, with immersive brand activations at the PGA Show, while national media coverage continues to explore the real-world implications of embodied intelligence.

“We were already familiar with Proto’s capabilities and knew they represented the standard for what a compelling hologram experience could look like. When working with high-profile civic leaders and globally recognized athletes, it was essential that the technology felt authentic and resonant — not simply like a digital display. Proto had proven their capabilities through past work with celebrities and athletes enabling life-sized, highly realistic presence – we knew it could deliver the level of quality required for a civic welcome of this importance.”

– Gabby Turner, Vice President, Marketing & Innovation, Bay Area Host Committee

Embodying Intelligence for Retail with Cisco at NRF 2026

At NRF 2026, Proto demonstrated what happens when AI moves beyond the screen and into physical space. In collaboration with Cisco and running on their Unified Edge System, a holographic AI avatar appeared as a life-size, real-time presence capable of natural interaction in high-traffic environments and in any language. AI is no longer confined to a display — it is now incorporated into where buying decisions are made. For retail, hospitality, and large venues, this marks a transition from passive digital interfaces to embodied intelligence that engages, assists, and reduces friction in the real world – and it is partnerships like this that make it even more powerful.

Welcoming the World to the Super Bowl – Holographically

Ahead of Super Bowl LX, Proto transformed San Francisco International Airport into a stage for innovation. Life-size holograms of Mayor Daniel Lurie and NFL legends Steve Young and Jerry Rice greeted travelers in Terminal 3, creating an unexpected arrival experience that blended civic pride, sports, and technology. Launched in partnership between SFO, the Bay Area Host Committee, and Gen City Labs for Super Bowl week, the installation is long term – establishing SFO as an ongoing showcase for immersive storytelling at scale.

Merck Puts Holographic Presence on the Main Stage

At a global leadership event, Merck demonstrated how a multi-billion-dollar enterprise can rethink executive presence. Pam Wong, a leader in responsible AI at Merck, beamed live from Hong Kong as a full-scale hologram, interviewed in real-time at Merck’s New Jersey Headquarter by CEO Rob Davis. Two locations became one seamless conversation. After the initial moment of surprise, the technology disappeared and the dialogue took over – a clear signal that holographic presence is no longer a novelty, but a viable communications platform for the world’s largest companies. The event previewed Merck’s use of Proto for public interactive disease awareness experiences, starting in Vietnam. Proto is increasingly being trusted not just for spectacle, but for substance at the highest levels of enterprise.

Expanding the Playing Field at the PGA Show with Proto

At the 2026 PGA Show, PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) used Proto to turn its booth into a live brand environment. Founder Bob Parsons beamed in from Hawaii for a real-time Q&A, appearing life-size on the show floor and engaging directly with attendees. The experience went beyond product display – it allowed fans and customers to interact with the people behind the brand in a way that felt immediate and personal. As Proto expands across sports, these activations are redefining how teams, leagues, and brands connect with audiences in physical spaces.

Los Angeles Times Interviews Proto Founder, David Nussbaum, on the Future of Holographic Presence

In a feature conversation with the Los Angeles Times at CES 2026, Proto Founder David Nussbaum joined Adonya Ourshalimian of Monks to discuss how holographic technology has moved from long-standing promise to operational reality – including deployments in healthcare settings. The discussion explored why the technology is viable now, how AI accelerates content creation, and which industries are positioned to adopt embodied intelligence first. What was once theoretical is now being implemented across sectors, and Proto is the medium that enables it.

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Proto Hologram December 2025 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:13 +0000

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter – an overview of our 2025 achievements. Proto has always been more than a hologram – it’s a platform. And in 2025, our customers showed what happens when organizations stop experimenting with spatial computing and start building with it. Across AI-driven intelligence, enterprise adoption, creative exploration, and the world’s first holographic campaigns, teams around the globe integrated Proto into how they communicate, market, train, and convert.

As spatial computing enters the mainstream in 2026, we’re proud to spotlight the innovators who were already there – turning a powerful medium into real impact. These are the partners proving that holograms aren’t the future. They’re already at work.

Giving Intelligence a Presence: Conversational AI Comes to Life

In 2025, Proto helped bring AI to life in physical spaces. By creating conversational AI personas of influential leaders like Reid Hoffman and Michael Milken, intelligence moved off the screen and into the room, creating both personal but also communal dialogue. These personas, unlike conversing with a chatbot, don’t just answer questions – they hold natural conversations, drawing from deep knowledge bases with context, empathy, and presence.

When experienced in person, the reaction is immediate awe. Reid Hoffman’s AI now appears at events across the country, while Michael Milken’s AI has a permanent home at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream in Washington D.C., (alongside Proto avatars of Serena Williams, Sanjay Gupta, and Spanx Founder Sara Blakely). At the same time, enterprises including AWS, HPE, Accenture, and PwC are building conversational AI personas on Proto to activate their knowledge – internally at Innovation and Executive Briefing Centers, and externally with customers. This is a new standard for AI: knowledge embodied, accessible, and human.

From Pilot to Platform: Enterprise Teams Scaling Spatial Computing

In 2025, Proto’s enterprise momentum accelerated. Today, more than 300 large organizations trust Proto, including 30 Fortune 500 companies – many of whom have been building with us since the earliest days of live holographic beaming. What’s changed is how deeply Proto is now embedded. With the addition of hyperrealistic conversational AI personas, enterprise customers aren’t just returning – they’re expanding. The same device now supports executive communication, customer engagement, training, and knowledge sharing, unlocking new value from a single platform.

Amazon and AWS exemplify this shift. Proto devices are used globally in executive briefing centers to beam leaders into meetings as if they’re in the room, and across scalable internal initiatives that hint at what’s next for workforce enablement. It’s no longer about a single use case – it’s about repeatable, enterprise-wide impact.

Designing the Future: Creative Partners Expanding What’s Possible

Proto is a powerful medium, but it is our creative partners who make it unforgettable. At the forefront is Hologram Media Network (HMN), who deployed 50 Proto units across 50 malls nationwide in 2025 to build the first large-scale holographic advertising network. Working together with immersive digital agency Pretty Big Monster, HMN brought campaigns to life for Journeys, Converse, Bath & Body Works, and major entertainment releases like Warner Bros.’ The Conjuring: Last Rites and Netflix’s In Your Dreams. The impact is measurable: HMN drives 32%+ average dwell time, quite literally stopping people in their tracks.

Meanwhile, creative partners like Joe Zeff Design and The Famous Group continue to push the platform forward by asking an ambitious question: How far can this experience go? Their work expands what’s possible on Proto every day – proving that the future of spatial computing is driven as much by creativity as it is by technology.

Breaking New Ground: Holographic Firsts Across Industries

In 2025, Proto helped brands and leaders create holographic firsts that redefined how people engage in physical spaces. Lionsgate launched the first-ever holographic movie premiere campaign for Now You See Me, Now You Don’t, deploying Proto devices in 15 theaters with a custom Proto Selfie experience that let fans take and share hologram selfies with the film’s stars – turning movie marketing into a unique fan engagement and bringing audiences back to theaters. In beauty, Tarte Cosmetics pioneered holographic influencer invites, with founder Maureen Kelly beaming into influencers’ homes to personally invite them on brand trips – experienced as if she were in the room and setting a new trend in experiential marketing.

Beyond marketing, Proto enabled a different kind of first when Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen became the first U.S. governor to beam via Proto Hologram, delivering a live presentation to a University of Nebraska Medical Center satellite campus – showing how holograms can extend leadership, education, and real-world impact.

Going Global: Partners Bringing Spatial Computing to the World

Proto’s growth in 2025 was powered by global partners bringing spatial computing to new markets and use cases around the world. In the U.S. and internationally, Boston-based Geminai continues to introduce Proto wherever it can make an impact – from a pilot program bringing remote, multilingual healthcare applications to fight the breast cancer crisis in Ghana (which was featured on BBC), to building new forms of creative storytelling with organizations and brands around New England. Their work shows how holographic technology can serve industries far beyond traditional use cases.

Together with partners across the globe, we’re expanding how and where spatial computing shows up – and we’re only getting started.

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Proto Hologram November 2025 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:13 +0000

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter. This month marks a turning point for Proto – not just in scale, but in significance. From redefining beauty marketing with Tarte’s hologram-led influencer campaign to powering Journeys’ national hologram launch across the Hologram Media Network, Proto is proving to be more than a display – it’s becoming a cultural, technological, and communication standard across industries. Whether it’s making AI more accessible through real-time sign language, sharing a global vision on stage at the CNBC CEO Council Forum, or transforming medical training in rural communities, Proto continues to expand what’s possible when presence meets purpose.

“[Proto’s] technology helped us create a moment that feels personal, unexpected and so Tarte. This isn’t a gimmick – it’s the future of connection.”

– Maureen Kelly, Founder & CEO of Tarte Cosmetics

Tarte Cosmetics Beams in Beauty with Proto

Tarte Cosmetics made headlines this month by launching the beauty industry’s first-ever hologram-led creator trip invitation – featuring a life-size appearance by Founder & CEO Maureen Kelly. In partnership with Proto, Tarte brought personalized, at-home invitations to influencers, redefining how brands show up for their communities. Tarte influencers have a combined reach of over 100 million followers across platforms and all shared the hologram experience across their channels. The activation blends tech, storytelling, and founder access in a way that feels intimate, unexpected, and unforgettable.

As the brand that pioneered influencer trips, Tarte is once again setting the standard – this time with holograms.

Journeys Launches First National Hologram Campaign in Footwear with HMN & Proto

Journeys just debuted the first-ever national hologram campaign in footwear retail, using nearly 50 Proto Luma units across the Hologram Media Network to spotlight creator Devvyyy in an eye-catching holographic styling experience deployed in malls nationwide. Produced in partnership with Pretty Big Monster, the campaign blurs the line between content and connection – delivering influencer-led experiences that feel spatial, immersive, and impossible to ignore. With higher dwell times and millions of real-world impressions, this campaign opens the door to a brand-new channel for creators, brands, and physical-world experiences.

Proto + AWS Make Communication More Accessible

At AWS re:Invent 2025, Proto partnered with developers using Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Nova, and other AWS tools to create next-gen experiences – like an AI-powered sign language hologram. The interactive 3D avatar responded to voice questions in real time using American Sign Language, showing how Proto and AWS are using spatial computing and AI/ML to make communication more human – and more inclusive. From multilingual engagement to accessibility-focused design, Proto continues to expand what’s possible with immersive, intelligent interaction.

Proto Founder, David Nussbaum, Takes the Stage at the CNBC CEO Council Forum

Proto Founder and Chairman David Nussbaum joined CNBC’s Morgan Brennan on stage at the CEO Council Forum to share how our tech is transforming industries – from sports and entertainment to healthcare and retail. The conversation spotlighted Proto’s AI avatars and real-time holoportation, which allow experts, creators, and leaders to “beam in” from anywhere – and continue the experience even after they leave, thanks to AI. Proto is redefining customer engagement and professional consultations – and changing how presence is delivered at scale.

First University System to Network Proto Tech Statewide (and first U.S. Governor to beam!)

This quarter, the University of Nebraska Medical Center unveiled its network of Proto units across campuses spread wide.

For conferences and classes, the department is beaming professors and patients to multiple locations live – and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen became the first U.S. governor to beam via Proto during one event. In November, a live trauma training session was beamed from Omaha directly into hospitals in North Platte and Kearney – bringing a real instructor, in real-time, into the room as a hologram. For rural healthcare providers, access to high-acuity trauma training is rare. Proto is helping close that gap by making expert instruction available anywhere, instantly.

As Dr. Zach Bauman put it: “When you don’t see trauma often, it can be nerve-wracking when it happens. Our job is to change that.” And this change is starting with Proto.

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Proto Hologram October 2025 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:40 +0000

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter. Never tied to just one industry, Proto had a busy month – deploying units to theaters across the U.S. in partnership with Lionsgate, and teaming up with enterprise leaders like Accenture and Abbott at two of the year’s biggest conferences. The New England Patriots expanded their “We Are All Patriots Stage” with new holograms of team legends, while across the globe, our partners at Creative Mut welcomed UK comedian Romesh Ranganathan to their showroom, where he came face-to-face with an AI hologram of himself. Meanwhile, our Boston-based partner, Geminai, traveled to Ghana during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the Walk for the Cure. Geminai demonstrated how Proto can deliver life-saving education, live consultations, and AI-powered guidance – proving its power to inform, connect, and transform on a global scale. Here’s a closer look at where Proto showed up, and what it helped make possible.

Premier Proto Partner, Geminai, Brings Holographic Breast Cancer Education to Ghana

Boston-based partner Geminai is using Proto’s holographic display and platform to support breast cancer education in Ghana, where late detection contributes to a 44% mortality rate. In partnership with Ghanaian surgeon Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, Geminai created multilingual holograms focused on early detection, breast self-exams, and local health myths – recorded in both English and Twi. The team traveled to Ghana to gather survivor stories, pilot the tech in clinics, and explore how holograms can reach underserved communities. The success of the initiative led directly to additional projects across West Africa, and Geminai’s Joanne Stanway was interviewed by the BBC about the project’s impact. The mobility of the Proto M2 units also have the ability to support virtual consultations and interactive FAQ AI avatars, expanding access to care without requiring travel.

Proto & Lionsgate Team Up for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Hologram Experience

Lionsgate partnered with Proto to deliver a first-of-its-kind hologram experience for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, placing life-size holographic pop ups of Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Justice Smith, and Ariana Greenblatt in 15 major U.S. theaters. In the widest public use of the Proto Selfie feature yet, fans get their selfie taken by the hologram of the star – then receive them instantly via QR code, turning moviegoing into an interactive, shareable moment. Featured in Forbes and Boxoffice Pro, the activation shows how Proto is redefining entertainment engagement at scale.

Proto & Accenture Redefine Enterprise AI at Dreamforce

At Dreamforce 2025, Proto was front and center at Accenture’s flagship booth, powering an interactive, AI-enabled hologram experience that demonstrated how enterprises can make artificial intelligence feel truly human.

In a showcase built around the Dandelion Chocolate Company, visitors were guided by Sami, a Conversational AI Persona displayed in a Proto Luma, and integrated with Accenture’s tech stack and Salesforce’s connected ecosystem. The agentic AI experience brought storytelling, personalization, and business use cases to life – making Proto an unforgettable centerpiece at one of the world’s largest enterprise tech events. This expanding partnership, and Proto’s ability to seamlessly connect into systems like Salesforce, shows how our platform is becoming essential infrastructure for enterprises looking to humanize AI, drive engagement, and deliver measurable impact across complex ecosystems.

Abbott Showcases the Future of Cardiovascular Care with Proto at TCT

At this year’s TCT conference in San Francisco, Abbott Vascular used Proto holograms to bring medical storytelling to life – projecting global experts and advanced cardiovascular technologies in real-time, life-size 3D. Developed in collaboration with HoloMedia, the immersive experience featured expert-led demos of Abbott’s endovascular and coronary innovations, transforming the booth into a high-impact learning environment. Proto’s ability to connect experts, content, and conversations across continents shows how immersive tech is reshaping healthcare communication and accelerating clinical impact.

New Holograms of Team Legends Debuted at the "We Are All Patriots Stage"

The New England Patriots announced several team legends that have become Proto Holograms on what it calls the “We Are All Patriots Stage.” Fans can now experience players and coaches like Julian Edelman, Vince Wilfork, Bill Parcells, Dante Scarnecchia, Devin McCourty, and Mike Vrabel talking about the team and its history. The team’s Hall of Fame is located adjacent to Gillette Stadium.

British Comedy Star Makes Proto AI Avatar Part of Sky TV Series

When Romesh Ranganathan came face to face with a life-sized hologram of himself at Proto’s showroom in South Korea, run with partner Creative Mut, the UK comedian was blown away – not just by the convincing holographic image, but by the way the avatar captured his sense of humor perfectly. “It’s amazing technology,” he says during the episode.

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Proto Hologram September 2025 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:01 +0000

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter. This month, we’re celebrating how holographic AI is transforming connection, storytelling, and impact – from preserving legacies to powering live, interactive experiences. Proto has helped bring historical and cultural icons like Theodore Roosevelt and Stan Lee to life, and created unforgettable moments at major events including Masters of Scale, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, and Verizon’s Healthcare on Air Summit. Read on to see how Proto is connecting worlds – from museums to malls, stages to airports – and inspiring human connection everywhere holograms appear.

“Thanks for prompting me to think inside the box!

In all seriousness, the work Proto Hologram and HeyGen did to make this happen is awe inspiring.”

— Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Host of Masters of Scale on seeing his Conversational AI Persona live inside Proto

Proto at Masters of Scale 2025: AI Innovation, Personified

At this year’s Masters of Scale Summit, where visionary founders and builders gather to spark what’s next, Proto showcased how storytelling and identity can scale through holographic AI.

Our life-size Proto device featured a Conversational AI Persona of Reid Hoffman, built in collaboration with HeyGen using just three minutes of source footage. The holographic Reid could hold dynamic, multilingual conversations with attendees – switching effortlessly between English, Spanish, and Mandarin. The experience stunned the crowd and embodied the spirit of the conference: using technology to scale human connection.

Holo-Ted: When History Meets Innovation

At the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, Proto has brought the 26th President to life as a conversational AI avatar – “Holo-Ted.” Visitors can ask Roosevelt questions and receive real-time, contextual responses drawn from extensive historical literature and research. This activation demonstrates how institutions can make history interactive and alive. By combining AI knowledge models with Proto’s holographic presence, students and visitors can converse with history rather than just read about it – opening a new frontier for education, museums, and cultural storytelling.

Advancing the American Dream: Proto at the Milken Center

The newly opened Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream in Washington, D.C. is inspiring visitors with interactive stories of achievement – and Proto is proud to be part of it. As a featured technology within the museum, Proto allows guests to engage directly with holographic figures who embody the American Dream, including Serena Williams.

Our founder, David Nussbaum, even had the chance to converse with Serena’s AI hologram during the grand opening – a glimpse into how Proto is bringing personal connection to the stories that motivate generations.

Bridging Distance at Verizon’s Healthcare Summit with Holograms + 5G

At Verizon’s Healthcare on Air Summit in San Francisco, Proto showcased how holographic presence can transform virtual participation — and highlighted Verizon’s 5G network in action.

James Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health, joined the panel live from Cincinnati, 2,500 miles away, engaging seamlessly with attendees on stage. The demonstration not only illustrated Proto’s ability to enable real-time, interactive conversations – but also underscored Verizon’s cutting-edge connectivity, proving how technology can bridge distance in healthcare leadership and collaboration.

The Conjuring Goes Holographic: Proto & HMN Light Up Malls Nationwide

In partnership with Hologram Media Network, Proto helped Warner Bros. Discovery and Snap Inc. deliver a first-of-its-kind 3D holographic ad campaign for The Conjuring: Last Rites. Shoppers across Simon, Macerich, and Brookfield malls encountered what looked like an ordinary mirror – until their reflection turned into a cinematic scare. This interactive experience blended AR, holograms, and live theatre to create the next evolution of digital out-of-home advertising – always on, always immersive, and impossible to ignore.

Extending Stan Lee’s Legacy at LA Comic Con

At LA Comic Con, Proto brought the legendary Stan Lee to life as a conversational AI hologram, allowing fans to interact with him in real time. The hologram was crafted using footage from Lee’s countless appearances at fan conventions and on red carpets, capturing the humor and personality that made him beloved – even for fans who never met him in person, or only knew him from his iconic Marvel movie cameos.

This immersive experience extended Stan Lee’s legacy, giving his storytelling and charisma a new life for future generations. The debut was featured in Reuters’ “Tech Weekly,” highlighting Proto’s role in shaping the future of live events, entertainment, and interactive experiences.

Live from Nashville: Dierks Bentley Beams into Louisville Airport

Travelers arriving at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are getting a first-of-its-kind welcome – a life-sized Proto Luma hologram of country music star Dierks Bentley. Appearing live from Nashville on launch day, Bentley chatted with fans, answered questions, and shared stories to celebrate the debut of his Row 94 Whiskey activation. The hologram now continues to greet visitors throughout October, creating a unique fusion of music, bourbon, and technology that turns the airport into an unforgettable destination.

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Proto Hologram August 2025 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:03 +0000

Welcome to the latest edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter. This month, we’re exploring how Proto is bringing AI and remote human presence into physical spaces – whether it’s classrooms, courtrooms, or cultural institutions. From helping students connect with guest speakers in more dynamic ways, to enabling attorneys to appear remotely without losing the power of face-to-face communication, to letting fans engage with sports legends in new formats, Proto is redefining what it means to show up. In this issue, we cover our activation at the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles conference, Proto’s role at the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, a forward-thinking partnership with Geminai at MIT, and new ways we’re powering back-to-school learning experiences.

“It’s not a video – there’s a person in there. It’s pretty amazing”

– Coach Dante Scarnecchia, at New England Patriots Hall of Fame

Back to School, Forward with Holograms

As classrooms reopen across the country, the future of learning isn’t just digital – it’s dimensional. Proto’s holographic technology is already in use across a growing number of K–12 schools and universities, bringing in guest speakers, connecting campuses, and creating immersive, face-to-face learning experiences that feel anything but remote. Students don’t just watch – they engage with lifelike holograms that feel present, interactive, and unforgettable. With AI integrations, Proto opens the door to smart, adaptive learning environments – where holographic educators can respond in real time, evolve with the curriculum, and meet learners where they are. It’s not a replacement for traditional learning – it’s a leap forward.

Geminai x Proto at MIT’s AI-Powered Women Summit

Proto partner Geminai successfully facilitated a whirlwind demo experience at the AI-Powered Women Summit at MIT in Cambridge, MA this past weekend. The team set up a full studio onsite to capture holograms of women answering the question, “What about you cannot be replaced by AI?” to complement the theme of the Summit. The holograms were then displayed on the M2 unit that sat prominently in the AI Lab. There was a lot of excitement among the participants about the technology, with close to 100 holograms being created and serious inquiries about AI personas and industry use cases.

Proto at the Patriots Hall of Fame

Proto is now powering the We Are All Patriots Stage at the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, giving fans a front-row seat to history – holographically. With lifelike projections of legends like Devin McCourty, Coach Dante Scarnecchia, and Coach Mike Vrabel, visitors can come face-to-face with the greats. The experience updates monthly with new stories and heroes, turning every visit into a fresh connection with the Patriots legacy. It’s where history meets holograms – and where fans meet their idols.

Proto Enables Presence at CAALA 2025

At the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) annual conference, Proto enabled Robert Simon, of The Simon Law Group, to participate remotely – holographically. Using our technology, he was able to engage with attendees as if physically present, reinforcing how legal professionals can stay connected and credible even from afar. While the conversation focused heavily on the growing role of AI in law, Proto demonstrated how real-time presence remains essential in an increasingly digital practice. The College of William & Mary has used Proto to beam witnesses into the courtroom, and with AI integrations on the horizon, the platform continues to evolve as a vital tool for lawyers navigating the future of litigation.

Proto Creates an Emotional Moment in MrBeast's Weight Loss Challenge

At the end of MrBeast’s six-month weight loss challenge, Proto Hologram delivered a tear-jerker. The contestant’s past self, recorded at the beginning, appeared as a life-size hologram and spoke directly to his present-day counterpart, offering heartfelt encouragement. The interaction was candid, real, and deeply moving – more than tech magic, it was a moment of powerful human connection. As Proto’s second collaboration with MrBeast, this moment proves holograms can be emotionally transformative, not just visually stunning.

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Proto Hologram July 2025 Newsletter

Molly Twistol — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:10 +0000

From AWS summits to Verizon’s Innovation Lab, from fashion’s biggest brands to the UK’s top tech hubs, Proto is becoming the platform of choice for those building what’s next. This month, we’re highlighting how innovation leaders across industries are turning to Proto to connect, captivate, and communicate in ways only holograms can. And with our growing ecosystem of collaborators, we’re not just scaling – we’re transforming how the world interacts.

“[Proto] is extending expertise where it is needed and democratizing that – in healthcare that is so critical.”

— Robin Goldsmith, Global Lead Innovation & Strategy at Verizon Business

The New Partnership Era: Powering the Agentic Avatar Economy

We’re entering a new age where Proto is the center of a vibrant, interlocking ecosystem – volumetric hardware, creatives, prompt engineers, and managed service providers (MSPs) – working together to power what we call the Agentic Avatar Economy.

Verizon’s Innovation Lab Is Reimagining Healthcare with Proto

At the cutting edge of telemedicine, Verizon’s Innovation Lab is exploring how holographic tech can reduce barriers in healthcare – bringing providers and patients closer, wherever they are. As part of this effort, our founder sat down with Robin Goldsmith, Verizon’s Global Lead of Innovation and Strategy for Verizon Business, on their official podcast to talk about how Proto is enabling next-gen communication across industries, with healthcare as a major frontier.

Proto Hits the Stage at AWS NYC Summit

At the AWS Startups booth during the NYC Summit, Proto powered a futuristic demo that brought a conversational avatar of Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of Agentic AI at AWS, to life. Attendees explored real-time use cases for Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker through interactive holograms – blurring the line between presence and AI. With Proto featured regularly across AWS events (next stop: LA), we’re proud to help shape the future of human-AI collaboration.

Shark Tank's Daymond John Shouts Out Proto as Top Innovative Tech Across Industries

Daymond John, founder of FUBU and star of Shark Tank, recently endorsed Proto as a leader in next-gen experiences – naming us a top choice for retail, broadcasting, speaking engagements, and even interoffice conferencing. He spotlighted how Proto brings together AI, visuals, and information into one powerful platform. When one of the most trusted voices in business speaks up, we listen.

Proto's Premier Partner, Creative Mut, Brings Proto to Ralph Lauren

One of our premier partners, Creative Mut, brought Proto to the runway by creating a striking retail experience for Ralph Lauren/POLO. The activation featured models – both live & pre-recorded – in Proto units, merging timeless style with futuristic storytelling. It’s a powerful example of how heritage brands are embracing new mediums to captivate today’s digital-first consumers – and to reach the next generation where they live: in tech-forward, immersive experiences.

Proto's UK Presence Grows Stronger

Proto was recently featured at British Telecom’s Adastral Park as part of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce’s Digital Champions event – and let’s just say, we made quite an impression. From telecom leaders to local innovators, attendees got a firsthand look at how holograms can transform communication across sectors. With growing interest and expanded presence in the UK, you’ll be seeing much more of Proto in the region.

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Proto Hologram June 2025 Newsletter

Gavin Harlien — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:18 +0000

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Proto Hologram newsletter. This month, we’re redefining what it means to “be there” – starting with big news: Proto has officially secured the U.S. trademark for the phrase “Beam There.” Over in Sweden, AWS’s, and previously NASA’s, Tom Soderstrom skipped the transatlantic flight and used Proto to beam into Almedalen Week, calling the experience “Teleportation Light.” We also made headlines in Sports Business Journal as UFC legend, Daniel Cormier, amazed fans with our Celebrity Selfie Experience. Proto brought legends to life at Mets House in NYC, added a powerful emotional twist to MrBeast’s weight loss finale, and helped Worldline shine at Money 20/20 with AI-powered holograms.

From sports & entertainment, to enterprise & emotional storytelling, Proto is the easiest way to create and manage your hyper-realistic AI avatars across all your devices – all from our proprietary spatial computing platform. Email us if you’d like to learn about our newest upcoming features, and scroll down to purchase our latest Proto M2 directly from our website.

“Until actual quantum teleportation becomes possible, what I experienced through the Proto Hologram will do the trick.”

Tom Soderstrom, AWS Enterprise Strategist

William Shatner Backs "Beam There" Trademark as Proto's Mission Takes Flight

Proto Hologram has officially received the U.S. trademark for “Beam There,” marking a major milestone in our journey to redefine presence through holographic communication. This achievement is backed by longtime partner William Shatner, who has used Proto technology to ‘beam’ all over the world, countless times. The phrase captures the spirit of Proto’s mission: to create a lifelike presence anywhere in the world. As our Founder, David Nussbaum stated, “We’re not just building technology – we’re creating a new language for presence.” It’s all part of why Proto remains the easiest way to create and manage lifelike AI avatars – as well as any other volumetric content – across any device, anywhere in the world.

AWS Beams in from LA to Sweden, Calling it "Teleportation Light"

At Sweden’s Almedalen Week, AWS Enterprise Strategist and previous NASA CTO for IT, Tom Soderstrom, skipped the 5,600-mile trip, and appeared instead as a live hologram via Proto from Los Angeles. Soderstrom described this experience as “Teleportation Light,” while using the platform to speak on the future of spatial computing – showing how sustainable technology can replace unnecessary travel. His appearance offered a compelling glimpse into a future, where meaningful global interactions do not require boarding a plane. It was a standout example of Proto’s ability to deliver both impact and innovation in real time, without the flight.

Proto Hologram's Selfie Experience Steals the Show at Fanatics FanFest, Highlighted in SBJ

Proto’s Celebrity Selfie Experience made headlines this month in Sports Business Journal and at the Fanatics FanFest in New York. UFC legend, Daniel Cormier, appeared as a full-size hologram, posing for thousands of selfies with fans and handing out digital keepsakes in real time. It was an unforgettable blend of interactivity and immersion, showing off Proto’s ability to create scalable, personal engagement. With technology this seamless, every fan can meet their hero, no matter where they are. These experiences are all built for, and managed in, our spatial computing platform, and can be deployed across any and all Proto devices – moments like these have never been easier.

Proto Brings Mets House to Life with Holographic Legends

At Mets House in New York City, Proto helped turn a pop-up retail space into a living tribute to the team’s legacy. Baseball fans didn’t just shop, they connected with Mets history in an entirely new way. Thanks to Proto’s life-sized holograms, baseball legend, Al Leiter, saw his former teammates appear in vivid, volumetric detail, as if they were truly right in front of him. It was more than a display, it was an experience of real presence, made possible by Proto’s patented technology. From ballparks to storefronts, Proto continues to redefine how fans, and even legends themselves, engage with teams they love.

Proto Creates an Emotional Moment in MrBeast's Weight Loss Challenge

Proto and Worldline Turn Heads at Money 20/20

At Money20/20 Europe, Worldline partnered with Proto to deliver a standout showcase of innovation in the payments space – an AI-powered hologram that sparked hundreds of meaningful conversations. The lifelike presence and interactivity of Proto’s technology helped demonstrate Worldline’s payment solutions in a creative, future-forward way. With Proto, it’s not just about the moment – it’s about how easy it is to create and manage hyper-realistic AI avatars across all your devices – helping brands build real-time, authentic presence at scale that any audience is keen to engage with.

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