Samsung has unveiled its latest push into gaming display technology with the launch of the Odyssey 3D gaming monitor, which ditches the need for glasses and aims to eliminate some of the problems associated with 3D content including crosstalk and motion blur.

The new display taps into binocular disparity (how our eyes perceive depth by viewing slightly different images) to deliver a 3D effect without any external eyewear.

Unlike traditional 3D monitors, the Odyssey 3D uses built-in eye-tracking technology to tailor the viewing experience in real-time, even accommodating users who wear glasses.

At the core of the technology are three elements: eye tracking, view mapping, and a lenticular lens system.

A stereo camera mounted on the top of the monitor tracks the user’s eye position and movement, allowing the system to adjust the 3D image dynamically.

This information is used to map pixels correctly for each eye and deliver two distinct images via the lenticular lens, which creates a sense of depth directly on the screen.

Samsung says the monitor has been engineered to address one of the biggest challenges in 3D display – crosstalk, which occurs when images meant for one eye bleed into the other.

The Odyssey 3D aims to minimise this through a combination of hardware calibration, machine learning-based tracking algorithms, and a custom anti-glare display coating.

While the 3D functionality is the headline feature, the Odyssey 3D also functions as a high-performance 2D gaming monitor, with fast response times and sharp image quality.

The 3D feature only activates via the Odyssey 3D Hub, allowing users to toggle between modes without sacrificing visual fidelity.