About this episode

Marc and Cortney discuss the evolution of AR and VR technology and its impact on our physical reality.

Marc and Cortney explore the evolution of AR and VR technology, discussing how all-day smart glasses and immersive training are shaping our physical reality despite recent industry shifts toward AI. About the Episode While artificial intelligence has captured the world's funding and attention, the immersive technology sector has been quietly revolutionizing how we interact with the physical world. From all-day wearable smart glasses to high-stakes workplace training, the focus is shifting away from clunky headsets and toward a seamless digital layer that enhances our daily reality. Emerging use cases like real-time translation, accessible heads-up directions, and soft-skills development are proving that spatial computing is far from dead—it is simply maturing. As we look toward the future, the integration of AI and spatial data promises to unlock the "industrial metaverse," paving the way for physical AI models that can transform everything from robotics to urban planning. However, this level of constant connectivity brings significant challenges regarding data privacy and user consent. If we are not careful about how we design contextual notifications and manage facial…

People in this episode

Host: Marc Verbenkov

Guest: Cortney Harding

Topics covered

• smart glasses
• augmented reality
• virtual reality
• immersive technology
• data privacy
• human-centric applications

Keywords

• smart glasses
• augmented reality
• virtual reality
• immersive training
• data privacy
• hyper-reality
• AI integration
• spatial data

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Friends With Holograms, AI, industrial metaverse, spatial computing

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