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The Infinite Retina

By : Irena Cronin, Robert Scoble

The Infinite Retina

By: Irena Cronin, Robert Scoble

Overview of this book

What is Spatial Computing and why is everyone from Tesla, Apple, and Meta investing heavily in it? Irena Cronin and Robert Scoble answer that question to help you understand where Spatial Computing - an augmented reality where humans and machines can interact in a physical space - came from, where it's going, and why it's so fundamentally different from the computers or mobile phones that came before. They present seven visions of the future and the industry verticals in which Spatial Computing has the most influence - Transportation; Technology, Media, and Telecommunications; Manufacturing; Retail; Healthcare; Finance; and Education. The book also shares insights from leading experts, industry veterans and innovators, including Sebastian Thrun, Ken Bretschneider, and Hugo Swart. They dive into what they think will happen in the medium term and what it could mean for humanity in the long term. This new second edition has many substantial updates, including two new chapters on the relevance of Generative AI to Spatial Computing and a new chapter on the impact of the Apple Vision Pro. Each existing chapter has been updated to have the most current information and commentary.

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Introduction

Introduction

Who this book is for

What this book covers

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Part I: Why Spatial Computing and Why Now?

Part I: Why Spatial Computing and Why Now?

Prime Directive

Prime Directive

What Makes Us Human?

Drivers and Benefits

Potential Dangers

Understanding the Natural World

Faster Wireless Leads to New Affordances

Data, Data, Data Everywhere

Electric Sheep Robotics Dreams

Dancing into Different Worlds

The Frustrated Pioneer

Breakthroughs in Sensors

Driven to Improve

Hands-On Use

Beginning

References

Four Paradigms and Six Technologies

Four Paradigms and Six Technologies

The Four Paradigms

Six Technologies

Evolution

References

The Impact of Generative AI on Spatial Computing

The Impact of Generative AI on Spatial Computing

Enhancements in Immersive Experiences

Customization and Personalization

Dynamic Content Generation in More Detail

Accessibility

Data Synthesis and Simulation

Challenges and Ethical Considerations

Future Directions

References

Part II: The Seven Visions

Part II: The Seven Visions

Vision One: Transportation Automates

Vision One: Transportation Automates

A Future Vision

The Paths to Autonomy

Falling Car Transportation Costs

Autonomous Vehicle Round-up

The Autonomous and Electric Culture Shock

The Future City

“Data Bubbles” Will Abound

Vision Two: Virtual Worlds Appear

Vision Two: Virtual Worlds Appear

From 2D to 3D

Emergence as a Human Hook

The “Glassholes” Show the Way

Embodiment, Immersion, Presence, Empathy, and Emergence

The Spectrum: Augmented Reality from Mobile to Mixed Reality

Volumetric and Light Field – Capturing Our World in a New Way

AR Clouds (3D Mapping) and Internet Infrastructure Including 5G

New Audio Capabilities Arrive

Gaming and Social VR Experiences

Cinematic and Interactive Experiences

Content Production and Previsualization

The Merging of the Virtual and the Real

References

Vision Three: Augmented Manufacturing

Vision Three: Augmented Manufacturing

Robots and Other Augmentation

Augmented Reality Visions and Informed Robots

The Mirror World Comes to Factory Floors

The Human Robot

References

Vision Four: Robot Consumers

Vision Four: Robot Consumers

What Drives Consumers?

Retail Destruction? No, But Radical Change Underway

Spatial Computing for Logistics

In Your Living Room and Elsewhere—Spatial Computing Marketing Experiences

The Past and The Future

Will Anything Remain the Same?

References

Vision Five: Virtual Healthcare

Vision Five: Virtual Healthcare

The Virtualist

Fixing Humans—Surgery Preparation and Surgery

Brain Tricks/Virtual Medicine

The Virtual Coach and the “Check Engine Light”

Data, Data, Everywhere

Precision and Personalization

References

Vision Six: Virtual Trading and Banking

Vision Six: Virtual Trading and Banking

3D Data Visualization

Virtual Trading

ATM Security and Facial Payment Machines

Virtual Branch Functionality and Customer Service

Future Adoption

References

Vision Seven: Real-Time Learning

Vision Seven: Real-Time Learning

Experiential Digital Learning

Brainier Learning

The Future of Education

A Virtual Arm for Human Resources

Our Learning Futures

References

Part III: The Spatial Business

Part III: The Spatial Business

The Always Predicted World

The Always Predicted World

The Predictive Breakthrough

Data Dance with Seven Verticals

The Bubbleland

Pervasive and Proactive Future Assistance

The Business of Generative AI

The Business of Generative AI

Generative AI in General

The Convergence of Generative AI and Spatial Computing

Economic Impact

Emergence of New Business Models

Challenges and Considerations

The Future of Generative AI and Spatial Computing in Business

The Impact of the Apple Vision Pro

The Impact of the Apple Vision Pro

Technological Features

Redefining Interaction in Spatial Computing

Applications of the Vision Pro across Industries

Transforming Content Creation and Development with the Apple Vision Pro

Economic and Market Impact of the Apple Vision Pro

Challenges and Criticisms of the Apple Vision Pro

Vision Pro and the Future of Spatial Computing

Case Studies and Early Use Cases of the Apple Vision Pro

The Future of the Vision Pro

How Human?

How Human?

Transformative Experience

Privacy and Security

Identity and Ownership

Human Social Good

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Index

Index

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