XR Seattle Podcast S2E3: Future of education & collaboration using XR feat. Mat Chacon
Mar 7, 2021
Mat Chacon, CEO of Doghead Simulations and creator of Rumi, shares insights on the future of education and collaboration through XR technology. He reflects on his passionate journey from childhood VR experiences to founding an innovative collaboration company. Key discussions include the necessity of human connection in a tech-driven world, financial barriers for implementing VR in education, and the transformative potential of immersive tech for deeper engagement in learning. Chacon emphasizes that meaningful collaboration should prioritize creativity over profit.
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Mat's Childhood VR Invention
- Mat Chacon built his first VR headset as a child by combining a Tron video game with homemade controllers.
- This early experiment sparked his lifelong passion for VR technology.
Building Rumi to Solve Remote Work
- Mat Chacon created the first version of Rumi to solve his remote collaboration struggles in 2016.
- Despite initial flaws, this prototype proved VR's promise for immersive work meetings.
Cultural Need for Presence
- Many cultures deeply value in-person relationship-building and personal interaction.
- Spatial computing augments but cannot replace this fundamental human need.