Interesting and fun to read about experiments like these! Seems very well funded. As I read it the conclusion is that by combining multiple cameras (and possible dedicated depth cameras) a depth map / 3D model can be created, and that that is good for 360+3D / VR.
After working for a while on live VR video, I have come to the same conclusion. It's actually the basis for me and my company's current work in the area. (Perhaps there is interest in hearing more about our approach, if so here is a saved 360 livestream from an event last night when we talked about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVQt0SrLzHY it's about 15 minutes in)