The next phase of the internet—multimodal, vision-enabled AI that will transform society
Written by Irena Cronin, renowned consultant in the immersive space, and Cathy Hackl, globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker, Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution reveals exclusive insider knowledge of what's happening today in the convergence of AI and spatial computing. Spatial Computing is an evolving 3D-centric form of computing that uses AI, Computer Vision, and extended reality to blend virtual experiences into the physical world, breaking free from screens into everything you can see, experience, and know.
Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution includes coverage of:
- The new paradigm of human-to-human and human-computer interaction, enhancing how we visualize, simulate, and interact with data in physical and virtual locations
- Navigating the world alongside robots, drones, cars, virtual assistants, and beyond—without the limitation of just one technology or device
- Insights, tools and illustrative use cases that enable businesses to harness the convergence of AI and spatial computing today and in the decade to come via both hardware and software
The impact of spatial computing is just starting to be felt. Spatial Computing: An AI-Driven Business Revolution is a must-have resource for business leaders who wish to fully understand this new form of revolutionary, evolutionary technology that is expected to be even more impactful than personal computing and mobile computing.
Table of Contents:
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
About the Author :
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.
