Discussion about our Spatial Computing privacy rights — Welcome to the Spatial Assembly, an open conversation and bi-weekly discussion on the future of spatial computing, and how we can make sure it doesn’t suck. The conversation at the first ever Spatial Assembly was as interesting as it was informative, including insights from Silka Miesnieks, Keiichi Matsuda, Paul Hoover…

Jon Lax, Head of Design AR/VR at Facebook, chats about challenges in Spatial Computing. — May 29, 2019 “I believe we’re building the next generation of computing, not just a means of simulation.” -Jon Lax The Spatial Assembly is a bi-weekly meetup that takes place in Mozilla Hubs where leaders in the world of spatial computing share their thoughts and discuss how we can “make…

We bring Spatial Computing experts together so that together we can learn ‘How to make Spatial Computing Not Sux!’ as Timoni West so well expresses. Below are upcoming events, and previous events you can watch via our YouTube channel. Join our next events: Stay tuned! We’ve quite a few hosts lined up for future…

Spatial computing provides more effective training than traditional methods. — A new store in Boston just opened today, and it’s your first day as a retail sales associate. You reach and grab a nearby product perched on its display. You turn to the customer and explain features relevant to their needs. A list of top features pours from your mouth…

Ideas for haptics and how professional VR players will compete. — Have you ever seen a jumping water fountain? Where the short streams of water arc up and down like jumping beans. Controlled spurts push water in conformed shapes timed with precision for visual effect. What if similar technology was built into the walls around a room-scale VR space(with waterproof hardware…

Its free and offers great practice for future competitive VR titles. — In Rec Room Paintball players shoot physics based projectiles at each other in games of capture the flag and team battle. One direct hit and the target is knocked out. Knocked out players remain just long enough to wave goodbye, or smack a grenade as it rolls by. They respawn…

How VR will democratize physical activity, healthy competition, and teamwork for millions. — The rise of eSports. Outside traditional sports, competitive team play is growing rapidly. eSports, or competitive video games, are spreading like wild fire in popularity. Colleges have begun offering scholarships for skilled players. Streamers are making as much as TV stars. And there is no shortage of kids who dream of playing video games…

Feeling where you’re standing in VR will give a competitive edge. — My VR space is a 6x9 yoga/workout mat in a 10x13 area in a concrete basement. I have space to walk off of the mat but use that as a safety margin so I’m not running into concrete basement walls. The yoga mat is comfortable and allows for multiple…

“Yesterday’s Skyrim workout.” — Gamers have never been known for physical fitness. How could they be? Always locked away in a dark basement all day with sugary soda and crunchy chips a gamer has no time for the gym. They are far too busy hitting max level on their newest re-rolled toon, crushing through dungeons, finding fat loot, and endlessly grinding the…