The technological convergence of the physical and digital worlds, known as spatial computing, offers a fundamental leap in how we conduct our daily lives. An amazing immersive experience is produced by all three variations of this technology, including augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR).
AR is the least immersive experience. It works by adding informative overlays to our surroundings, such as real-time guidance and context without obstructing the natural world. MR delves deeper into virtual immersion by enabling the digitally-generated elements to interact with the physical world. VR transports users to completely computer-generated worlds, where the limits of reality no longer exist.
There are already many devices on the market offering these capabilities. In healthcare, Augmedics refines surgical precision by projecting anatomically correct spinal placements onto patients. VRPilot trains new pilots without them ever having to step into an actual plane. Meta and Apple, two tech giants, are already beginning to release their own versions of this technology.
The potential applications of spatial computing are vast. Workplaces of the future envision holographic calls with instant translation and display-less projects. Entertainment will become fully immersive with metaverses full of personalized avatars. Education may even allow students to virtually visit famous landmarks and historical time periods. The possibilities are endless with spatial computing, but it is sure to all be exciting.
