Spatial Computing (eBook)

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.

"With just the right mix of optimism, practicality, and caution, Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution guides its readers through the tangible reality of what can sometimes feel like a science fiction landscape. Cathy Hackl and Irena Cronin are the ideal guides for taking us through the vital convergence of Spatial Computing and Artificial Intelligence, two technologies that will together, over the next decade, redefine how we humans interact with computers. Spatial Computing is a practical and timely guide for leapfrogging yourself and your business into that future." -- Leslie Shannon, author of Interconnected Realities and Virtual Natives

"In Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution, Cathy Hackl and Irena Cronin bring brilliant vision to this ever evolving world of technology. They are true sherpas leading us on the best paths to navigate our personal lives as well as expanding our business, while holding fast to our ethical construct. Their combined genuis has created a roadmap simplifying the workings of AI and Spatial Computing, then demonstrating the ease with which you can apply these techonological advancements to keep up with, and even ahead of The Future." -- Faith Popcorn, Founder/CEO, Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve

"Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution shows how the Spatial Computing concept that provides a powerful umbrella paradigm merging artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) also drives a smooth fusion between our physical and digital environments. As business leaders often feel overwhelmed by the hubbub surrounding new technologies, this book presents to them inspiring practical examples of applications that will unquestionably accelerate their innovative ideation processes."-- Marylene Delbourg-Delphis, Serial Tech CEO and Board Member

"Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution is a must-read game-changing masterpiece, offering a compelling roadmap for those eager to secure a competitive edge in the dynamic landscape of AI. Irena Cronin, a renowned thought leader of disruptive technology, and her co-author Cathy Hackl deliver a definitive guide that unveils the transformative synergy between Spatial Computing and AI. Through clear and accessible language, the authors empower leaders, investors, and policymakers with the foresight needed to navigate this intersection, ensuring informed decisions that will mold the future of their organizations, investments, and policies." -- Jason Schneiderman, Corporate Startup Partner, Firmwide Co-Chair of Interactive Entertainment Practice, Perkins Coie

"The history of technology shows that technological change is exponential not linear. Spatial Computing and AI are modifying our way of producing and interacting at an unprecendented speed. Cathy & Irena's smart, yet simple to understand analysis and considerations are a must read for any leader who wants to compete and be relevant in the new digital era." --Raffaella Camera, Former Head of Brands at Epic Games' Unreal Engine, Former Global Head of Strategy & Innovation at Accenture XR