They realized they could just scan the space in 3D and overlay server status lights. 🖥️ This gives the control center a full 3D view of which servers have issues. When someone goes to fix it, they can literally see the path through the massive data center—no confusing directions needed.…
Some companies are building massive factories and data centers and want to see how everything fits together in one space. 🏭 At MWC, one team even discussed creating a digital twin of a 6-story data center. Instead of traditional 3D modeling, digital twins offer a smarter, scalable solution. 🌐 #DigitalTwin…
At WWDC, the most exciting update for me was the new Spatial Personas in visionOS 26. 🚀 The jump in fidelity is absolutely mind-blowing, unlocking seamless in-person sharing across devices and powerful remote collaboration. 💡 A true game-changer for both users and developers. #WWDC #visionOS #SpatialComputing #Apple
With Gaussian splats, you can film a real-world space and instantly turn it into a super realistic 3D point cloud. 🌍 These can be published in Viverse, letting people explore, archive, or even mix with 3D meshes and interactive elements. The best part? You can create one with just your…
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Preston Platt, CTO and founder of Rock Paper Reality, joins the show to share how his team pushes the limits of XR development by blending AI workflows with rapid prototyping. With more than 16 years of experience in 3D modelling, animation,…
We call them portals—ways to move from one scene to another. 🚪 What started as scanning whole houses has grown into entire neighborhoods, from stores to bars to galleries. The result is an amazing exploration experience full of new stories to tell. 🌍 #Portals #3DScanning #ImmersiveTech #DigitalExploration
Gaussian Splatting unlocked real-time rendering on high-end VR headsets. 🎮 We built an end-to-end pipeline to automate the process, and now people are even creating full neighborhood scans—exploring stores, bars, and galleries in VR. 🌐 #GaussianSplatting #VR #ImmersiveTech #3DScanning
In our game Laser Limbo, we adjust mechanics like bullet speed to fit different play spaces—fast for large rooms, slow for close quarters. ⚡ This way, the game works in any environment, from arcades to living rooms. Players just need to stay mindful of obstacles like tables or chairs. 🎮…
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Roy Rodenaheuser is a London-based Creative Technologist with over 12 years of experience at Yahoo, Unity, and Capgemini. In this episode he shares the story behind Canvastique3D, a project he launched in 2024 that blends physical creativity with real-time 3D visualization.…
Here’s a concise version for you: Camera API isn’t just about recognizing static objects like desks—it can track moving ones too. ⚡ I prototyped ball tracking using blob detection, and by knowing the ball’s size, I could even calculate its distance. 🎯 #CameraAPI #AR #ComputerVision #Innovation
Check the rest of the conversation with Bobak Tavangar here 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/p/frame-the-only-open-source-ar-glasses Learn more about Brilliant Labs and Halo, their latest pair of smart glasses available for pre-order: https://brilliant.xyz/ This is a fragment of the conversation I had with Bobak Tavangar, CEO of @brilliantlabsAR where he unpacks the importance of…
An iPhone is often all you need for solid human-level or street-level 3D scans. 📱 Many of the scans on our site were made this way, proving you don’t always need more. Still, DSLR or mirrorless cameras with careful photogrammetry can deliver stunning results. 📸 #3DScanning #iPhone #Photogrammetry #DigitalCreation #TechTools
Here’s a short version for you: As a lifelong prototyper, I’m excited about the Camera API 📸—but it’s not a game-changer unless you know why you need it. One idea sparked while testing with a ball in the arcade showed how well it can work with glasses. 👓 #CameraAPI #Prototyping…
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Manuel, a TEDx speaker, former head of XR Design at IBM Canada and Currently Emerging tech Advocate at Unity, brings 15 years of experience across industries from aerospace to gaming and now teaches at institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. In…
AI won’t replace what makes you uniquely you. 🎨 If you’re great at illustrating, animating, or crafting retro cyberpunk worlds—lean into that and let others resonate with your style. 🚀 Don’t chase trends; focus on your strengths, and the technology will follow. #AI #Creators #DigitalArt #Cyberpunk #DoWhatYouLove
Check out the rest of the interview here 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/p/mixed-reality-capture-why-it-matters Learn more about LIV here: https://www.liv.tv/mixedreality This is a fragment of the conversation with Dr. Doom, the CEO of @liv . The Startup building the most comprehensive toolset to capture immersive gameplay. *** CONNECT WITH ME 🐤X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/GabRoXR 💼…
If you want to dislike AI, do it smartly — understand it first. 🤖 Once you know it, AI may not feel like an enemy but more like a companion or even a rival that helps you grow. 🌍 The real disappointment is the loud voices framing AI as a…
Stepping back from animators for a moment — let’s talk about the technology itself. The founders of Meshcapade (all three originally researchers at the Max Planck Institute) spun out with one clear mission: At the core, we’re building a solution for training computers to understand humans — and not just…
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Philip is a VFX artist at RiseFX creating visual effects for Films and TV Shows. He is growing an incredible a youtube channel called Pixel Artistry covering the latest tools and workflows in the rapidly evolving world of 3D GenAI to…
AI companions are moving beyond fiction — you can now chat with them in your company group or on Discord just like real friends. 🤖 They’re what I call Hybrid Agents, half in virtual worlds and half in our daily lives. 🌍 Together, they blur the line between story and…
Check the rest of the interview here 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/p/how-kiri-solved-gaussian-splattings Try Kiri Engine here: https://www.kiriengine.app/ This is a fragment of my conversation with Jack Wang, CEO of @KIRI_Engine_App . We cover recent advancements in Gaussian Splatting, what people actually do with all these captures and much more! *** CONNECT WITH ME…
This isn’t just about games — it’s about creating interactive behaviors where characters can evolve into something more. Imagine a virtual trainer that understands you in your environment. 🏋️♂️ Or a virtual physician 🩺 who not only has the knowledge but also the embodiment to react and interact like a…
Imagine a game character you can interact with just like a real person. 🎮✨ Picture having your own character that moves like you inside the game — one you can talk to, saying “Hey, come with me, let’s explore this area.” This is about building behavior for virtual characters so…
Subscribe to XR AI Spotlight weekly newsletter 👉 https://xraispotlight.substack.com/ Roberto Coviello is an engineer at Meta Reality Labs, where he builds open-source showcases and samples to help push XR development forward. He’s also known for his YouTube Channel full of in-depth XR tutorials that played a key role in his…