World Congress 2024 Aug 20, 2024 Session details

Unleashing a New Reality: The Transformative Power of XR Technologies for Developers

Bastian Schütz

Spatial computing is driving massive ROI in enterprise applications. Discover how modern SDKs and targeted funding empower developers to architect the next generation of mixed reality experiences.

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Transitioning toward immersive spatial computing technologies

How Meta Reality Labs is shifting industry focus toward spatial computing and increasing headset adoption.

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Real-world enterprise applications of virtual environments

How simulated training settings successfully enable complex medical procedures, collaborative learning, and critical engine maintenance.

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Defining the four characteristics of the metaverse

Understanding the metaverse through limitless 3D spaces, full immersion, digital continuity, and shared multi-user presence.

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Unveiling new hardware and AI generation models

Recent advancements in mainstream mixed reality devices introduce photorealistic image generation models and wearable smart technology.

#5 about 4 min

Enhancing daily routines through AI smart glasses

How voice-controlled wearable devices assist individuals with real-time translation, recipe suggestions, and seamless media capture.

#6 about 5 min

Exploring the capabilities of mixed reality headsets

Merging physical surroundings with virtual elements establishes secure and highly immersive environments for fitness, gaming, and entertainment.

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Leveraging the presence platform for spatial development

How creators utilize scene occlusion, hand tracking, and specific software development kits to build complex multi-user layouts.

#8 about 3 min

Prototyping applications with developer tools and funding

Utilizing modular drag-and-drop components and XR simulators facilitates rapid prototyping for innovative non-gaming lifestyle applications.

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Community questions on WebXR development and hardware

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Architectural pathways for cross-platform mixed reality development

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Key principles for creating effective extended reality experiences

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4:25 min

Foundational technologies powering the metaverse evolution

Christian Glessner · LIVE

2:31 min

Outlining the hardware and software architecture of mixed reality

Nahed Hatahet Nahed Hatahet · World Congress 2024

1:29 min

Defining augmented, virtual, and mixed reality applications

Desiree Santos Desiree Santos +1 · World Congress 2024

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