Intel is on-board for ray tracing technology, as their multi-core processors excel at the task, so I predict we'll see something useable for real-time / games five to ten years from now.
This is the most recent article (17 Jan 2008) I've read on the issue (written by an Intel researcher):
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=506&type=expert&pid=1
Sounds really good, IMO.
This is the most recent article (17 Jan 2008) I've read on the issue (written by an Intel researcher):
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=506&type=expert&pid=1
Sounds really good, IMO.