#215 Seeing the Data Layer Through Spatial Computing with Cathy Hackl and Irena Cronin

Jun 13, 2024

Cathy Hackl is a prominent web3 and metaverse strategist known for advising brands on innovative strategies, while Irena Cronin leads product at DADOS Technology and is an AI/AR expert. They discuss spatial computing's role in reshaping interactions between digital and physical realms, especially with the Apple Vision Pro. Key topics include practical applications in logistics and safety, ethical challenges, and how organizations can integrate these technologies to enhance productivity. They also explore the future of jobs and skills needed in this evolving landscape.

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Spatial Computing Definition

Spatial computing blends virtual experiences into the physical world using computer vision, AI, and extended reality (XR).
It's broader than augmented reality (AR), encompassing robots and virtual beings.

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Apple's Impact

Apple's adoption of the term "spatial computing" for Vision Pro is a tipping point for the technology's mainstream recognition.
Cathy Hackl and Irena Cronin, authors of "Spatial Computing," highlight Apple's strategic influence.

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Gaming Advancements

Spatial computing enhances gaming by giving digital elements spatial awareness and understanding of the physical world.
Resolution Games' "DeMeo" is an example of a true spatial computing game for Apple Vision Pro.

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Spatial computing is revolutionizing the way we interact with digital and physical worlds, but its adoption comes with questions about practicality and return on investment. As businesses explore this cutting-edge technology, they must consider how it can enhance productivity and streamline operations. What are the best strategies to integrate spatial computing into your current systems? How can you ensure that it not only boosts efficiency but also delivers measurable benefits to your bottom line?

Cathy Hackl is a web3 and metaverse strategist, tech futurist, speaker and author. She's worked with metaverse-related companies such as HTC VIVE, Magic Leap, and AWS, and currently consults with some of the world's leading brands, including P&G, Clinique, Ralph Lauren, Orlando Economic Partnership and more. Hackl is one of the world's first Chief Metaverse Officers and the co-founder of Journey, where she works with luxury, fashion, and beauty brands to create successful metaverse and web3 strategies and helps them build worlds in platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, Decentraland, The Sandbox, and beyond. She is widely regarded as one of the leading thinkers on the Metaverse.

Irena Cronin is SVP of Product for DADOS Technology, which is making an Apple Vision Pro data analytics and visualization app. She is also the CEO of Infinite Retina, which helps companies develop and implement AI, AR, and other new technologies for their businesses. Before this, she worked as an equity research analyst and gained extensive experience in evaluating both public and private companies.

In the episode, Richie, Cathy and Irina explore spatial computing, the current viability of spacial computing and it's prominence alongside the release of Apple's Vision Pro, expected effects of spatial computing on gaming and entertainment, industrial applications as well as data visualization and AI integration opportunities of spatial computing, how businesses can leverage spatial computing, future developments in the space and much more.

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