Spatial Computing

Spatial Computing is the next-generation platform: it fuses digital content with the physical world, enabling natural 3D interaction via devices like Apple Vision Pro and Microsoft HoloLens.

This technology is a paradigm shift, moving computing from 2D screens to the three-dimensional space around us. It leverages sensor arrays (LiDAR, depth cameras) and computer vision to map the environment, allowing digital objects to exist and interact with physical reality (e.g., a virtual window resting on a real desk). Key applications span extended reality (XR), industrial automation (robotics, autonomous vehicles), and immersive consumer experiences. The market is accelerating, driven by major hardware releases like the Apple Vision Pro headset running visionOS.

https://developer.apple.com/visionos/