Spatial Cloud Computing – A Thing of the Future

Spatial Cloud Computing could very well be THE Thing of the Future

Start with this….did you see any of the Iron Man movies? I sure hope so! Imagine any scene with Stark is in his basement working with Jarvis but in real life.

There are plenty of players in the space, but one, in particular, is taking lead, Magic Leap! A South Florida based company that has received $2.6 billion in funding from various groups, some included (Google, JP Morgan Chase, Alibaba Group, Warner Bros., Qualcomm Ventures and more). An East Coast company, taking in money from around the globe, especially the valley and leading the pack in Spatial Computing, I would say that is noteworthy. If you haven’t heard of Magic Leap, I would take a stroll over to their website MagicLeap.com, I think it’s safe to say that you will find the company, its product, and its founder (Rony Abovitz) quite interesting.

 

For those that do not know what Spatial Computing is: Spatial computing is digital technology that interacts with us in the places we live, work and play. A spatial computer, like Magic Leap One, knows where it is in space. It uses a variety of sensors and cameras to build an understanding of both its environment and its user. This enables immersive, mixed-reality experiences that seamlessly blend the digital and the real world. See an example below:

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Now that you understand what spatial computing is and how Magic Leap is using this technology, imagine, you are a student going to school to be an automotive mechanic. Would you rather learn to build/repair an engine by reading a book and seeing words on paper? Or learn using your hands and seeing a real-life motor through AR? Didn’t connect with you? Imagine you are an architect, an engineer, a teacher, a gamer, even a scientist mapping genes together, spatial computing has the potential to bring everyday items to real life. This allows you to harness the power of a computer while providing a hands-on visual experience as if it were real. This will not only change how we teach, learn and interact but how we design, access data and create the next version of tomorrow.

Obviously, this is a little further down the road, but imagine your tv being a thing of the past. Instead, you could use a clear pane of glass on a wall in your home. You turn it on and a whole new world opens up behind the glass, allowing you to access the Internet, watch a movie that feels entirely real, teach your kids math and about the world, play games and so much more.

This technology truly has the potential to shape our future and has already started doing so. While it might seem that it’s progression is moving slowly and companies are asking you to wear bulky headgear, now is the time that you should get involved and excited about what’s to come. Hot items like Xbox or Playstation will have to adapt or they will perish. Why play a game on a 55-inch tv when you can have a real-life experience or play on a 400-inch screen through goggles. Better yet, why be limited to where your console is, imagine playing Forza, Call of Duty, Madden or even Fortnite in a car, on a train, on a trip, or during your lunch break.

All of this is possible through spatial computing and Magic Leap is changing the game! Get on board