Spatial Computing

CATHY HACKL is a tech and gaming executive, futurist, podcast host and keynote speaker. She’s the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing & AI solutions company, and an expert in augmented reality, spatial computing, AI hardware, wearables, gaming, virtual world strategies, Generation Alpha and strategic foresight. Known in tech circles as the Godmother of the Metaverse, Hackl has been a fixture in the emerging tech industry for almost a decade. IRENA CRONIN, MBA, is SVP of Product at DADOS Technology and CEO of Infinite Retina. She is an expert in immersive technologies—including augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence—and the lead author of The Infinite Retina: Spatial Computing, Augmented Reality, and How a Collision of New Technologies Are Bringing About the Next Tech Revolution.

Foreword: the Inception of Our New Spatial Reality: Immerse Or Die! xi

Introduction: the Converging Frontiers of Ai And Spatial Computing xiii

Setting the Stage xiv

An AI Moment Unlike Any Other xv

The Unforgettable Past: 1st Photo, 1st Movie, 1st Television xvi

The Dawn of VR and AR xvii

The Promise of Spatial Computing xviii

The Imperative for Leaders xix

What Is Spatial Computing? xxi

Other Key Technologies Tied to Spatial Computing xxix

Real- World Use Case Examples xxxi

Who Are the Beneficiaries? xxxiii

Why Good for Business? xxxv

Part 1 The Business Relevance of AI- Driven Spatial Computing 1

1 The AI Revolution: Transforming Today’s Business 3

From Aristotle to Today 3

Evolution of AI Applications and Technologies 5

Categories and Types of AI Software 5

NLP and Its Applications 6

CV and Its Role in AI 8

ML and dl and Their Relevance 10

GenAI and Its Creative Potential 12

CV and Spatial Computing 14

Understanding the Intersection of ML/DL and Spatial Computing 15

GenAI’s Role in Spatial Computing 17

Hardware Companies Leveraging AI 18

Software Companies with AI-Driven Solutions 20

AI-Driven Decision-Making in Spatial Computing 22

Business Benefits of AI in Spatial Computing 24

Enhanced Decision-Making with AI and Spatial Computing 28

A Look at the Regulatory Environment 29

Future Prospects and Preparation 30

Conclusions: Looking Ahead 30

2 The Evolution of a New Era of Spatial Computing 33

Understanding the Foundations 33

From Science Fiction to Business Reality 34

How Spatial Computing Works 35

Beyond Conversation 38

Current Applications 42

Challenges and Opportunities 49

Conclusions 49

3 The Symbiosis: Spatial Computing and AI 51

Overview of AI-Driven Spatial Applications 52

Business Benefits and Other Human Benefits 64

Future Trends in AI and Spatial Computing 69

Conclusions 72

Part 2 Leadership in the AI-Driven Era of Spatial Computing 75

4 Pioneering Case Studies: Meet the Leaders at the Intersection 77

Big Tech at the Intersection of Spatial Computing and AI 77

Companies Using AR and AI 80

Autonomous Robots and Vehicles 82

AI for Design 84

Future Leaders of Spatial Computing 86

5 Decision- Making and Leadership in the New Era 89

Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight as Key Skills 92

Spatial Computing Today 94

1. Reassess 3D Needs and Accelerate Innovation 95

2. Integrate AI with an Eye toward Spatial Computing 97

3. Shift Your Focus from Web 2.0 Metrics 98

4. Start to Plan for Sensory Design 99

5. Reimage for a Spatial Context and Format 100

6 The User Experience Revolution 101

A Brief History of User Experience Revolutions 101

How AI and Spatial Computing Redefine Customer Engagement 102

AI as Virtualization 103

Spatial Computing Is the Gateway to New Experiences 104

Customer Experience, User Experience, Employee Experience 106

AI-Driven Spatial Computing in CX, UX, and EX 108

Brand Experience 110

Part 3 Strategy, Implementation, and the Future 113

7 Risks, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations 115

Risks 116

Challenges 119

Ethical Considerations 124

8 Your Spatial Computing and AI Roadmap: From Strategy to Implementation and Beyond 131

Strategic Planning 132

Technology Selection and Integration 134

Implementation 135

Monitoring and Optimization 137

Compliance and Ethics 138

Risk Management 140

Reporting and Communication 142

Future Trends and Adaptation 143

Sustainability and Responsible AI 145

9 Tomorrow and the Next Decade: Looking Ahead at What the Future Holds 147

Continued Integration with Daily Life 148

Enhanced UXs 150

Transformative Applications 151

Ethical and Regulatory Developments 153

Collaboration and Connectivity 154

Cultural and Social Impacts 156

Sustainability and Environmental Considerations 158

Conclusions: Embracing AI-Driven Spatial Computing 159

Notes 161

About the Authors 167

Acknowledgments 169

Index 171