CATHY HACKL is a tech and gaming executive, futurist, podcast host and keynote speaker. She’s the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing & AI solutions company, and an expert in augmented reality, spatial computing, AI hardware, wearables, gaming, virtual world strategies, Generation Alpha and strategic foresight. Known in tech circles as the Godmother of the Metaverse, Hackl has been a fixture in the emerging tech industry for almost a decade. IRENA CRONIN, MBA, is SVP of Product at DADOS Technology and CEO of Infinite Retina. She is an expert in immersive technologies—including augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence—and the lead author of The Infinite Retina: Spatial Computing, Augmented Reality, and How a Collision of New Technologies Are Bringing About the Next Tech Revolution.

• Foreword: the Inception of Our New Spatial Reality: Immerse Or Die! xiIntroduction: the Converging Frontiers of Ai And Spatial Computing xiiiSetting the Stage xivAn AI Moment Unlike Any Other xvThe Unforgettable Past: 1st Photo, 1st Movie, 1st Television xviThe Dawn of VR and AR xviiThe Promise of Spatial Computing xviiiThe Imperative for Leaders xixWhat Is Spatial Computing? xxiOther Key Technologies Tied to Spatial Computing xxixReal- World Use Case Examples xxxiWho Are the Beneficiaries? xxxiiiWhy Good for Business? xxxvPart 1 The Business Relevance of AI- Driven Spatial Computing 11 The AI Revolution: Transforming Today’s Business 3From Aristotle to Today 3Evolution of AI Applications and Technologies 5Categories and Types of AI Software 5NLP and Its Applications 6CV and Its Role in AI 8ML and dl and Their Relevance 10GenAI and Its Creative Potential 12CV and Spatial Computing 14Understanding the Intersection of ML/DL and Spatial Computing 15GenAI’s Role in Spatial Computing 17Hardware Companies Leveraging AI 18Software Companies with AI-Driven Solutions 20AI-Driven Decision-Making in Spatial Computing 22Business Benefits of AI in Spatial Computing 24Enhanced Decision-Making with AI and Spatial Computing 28A Look at the Regulatory Environment 29Future Prospects and Preparation 30Conclusions: Looking Ahead 302 The Evolution of a New Era of Spatial Computing 33Understanding the Foundations 33From Science Fiction to Business Reality 34How Spatial Computing Works 35Beyond Conversation 38Current Applications 42Challenges and Opportunities 49Conclusions 493 The Symbiosis: Spatial Computing and AI 51Overview of AI-Driven Spatial Applications 52Business Benefits and Other Human Benefits 64Future Trends in AI and Spatial Computing 69Conclusions 72Part 2 Leadership in the AI-Driven Era of Spatial Computing 754 Pioneering Case Studies: Meet the Leaders at the Intersection 77Big Tech at the Intersection of Spatial Computing and AI 77Companies Using AR and AI 80Autonomous Robots and Vehicles 82AI for Design 84Future Leaders of Spatial Computing 865 Decision- Making and Leadership in the New Era 89Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight as Key Skills 92Spatial Computing Today 941. Reassess 3D Needs and Accelerate Innovation 952. Integrate AI with an Eye toward Spatial Computing 973. Shift Your Focus from Web 2.0 Metrics 984. Start to Plan for Sensory Design 995. Reimage for a Spatial Context and Format 1006 The User Experience Revolution 101A Brief History of User Experience Revolutions 101How AI and Spatial Computing Redefine Customer Engagement 102AI as Virtualization 103Spatial Computing Is the Gateway to New Experiences 104Customer Experience, User Experience, Employee Experience 106AI-Driven Spatial Computing in CX, UX, and EX 108Brand Experience 110Part 3 Strategy, Implementation, and the Future 1137 Risks, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations 115Risks 116Challenges 119Ethical Considerations 1248 Your Spatial Computing and AI Roadmap: From Strategy to Implementation and Beyond 131Strategic Planning 132Technology Selection and Integration 134Implementation 135Monitoring and Optimization 137Compliance and Ethics 138Risk Management 140Reporting and Communication 142Future Trends and Adaptation 143Sustainability and Responsible AI 1459 Tomorrow and the Next Decade: Looking Ahead at What the Future Holds 147Continued Integration with Daily Life 148Enhanced UXs 150Transformative Applications 151Ethical and Regulatory Developments 153Collaboration and Connectivity 154Cultural and Social Impacts 156Sustainability and Environmental Considerations 158Conclusions: Embracing AI-Driven Spatial Computing 159Notes 161About the Authors 167Acknowledgments 169Index 171

CATHY HACKL is a tech and gaming executive, futurist, podcast host and keynote speaker. She’s the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing & AI solutions company, and an expert in augmented reality, spatial computing, AI hardware, wearables, gaming, virtual world strategies, Generation Alpha and strategic foresight. Known in tech circles as the Godmother of the Metaverse, Hackl has been a fixture in the emerging tech industry for almost a decade. IRENA CRONIN, MBA, is SVP of Product at DADOS Technology and CEO of Infinite Retina. She is an expert in immersive technologies—including augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence—and the lead author of The Infinite Retina: Spatial Computing, Augmented Reality, and How a Collision of New Technologies Are Bringing About the Next Tech Revolution.

• Foreword: the Inception of Our New Spatial Reality: Immerse Or Die! xiIntroduction: the Converging Frontiers of Ai And Spatial Computing xiiiSetting the Stage xivAn AI Moment Unlike Any Other xvThe Unforgettable Past: 1st Photo, 1st Movie, 1st Television xviThe Dawn of VR and AR xviiThe Promise of Spatial Computing xviiiThe Imperative for Leaders xixWhat Is Spatial Computing? xxiOther Key Technologies Tied to Spatial Computing xxixReal- World Use Case Examples xxxiWho Are the Beneficiaries? xxxiiiWhy Good for Business? xxxvPart 1 The Business Relevance of AI- Driven Spatial Computing 11 The AI Revolution: Transforming Today’s Business 3From Aristotle to Today 3Evolution of AI Applications and Technologies 5Categories and Types of AI Software 5NLP and Its Applications 6CV and Its Role in AI 8ML and dl and Their Relevance 10GenAI and Its Creative Potential 12CV and Spatial Computing 14Understanding the Intersection of ML/DL and Spatial Computing 15GenAI’s Role in Spatial Computing 17Hardware Companies Leveraging AI 18Software Companies with AI-Driven Solutions 20AI-Driven Decision-Making in Spatial Computing 22Business Benefits of AI in Spatial Computing 24Enhanced Decision-Making with AI and Spatial Computing 28A Look at the Regulatory Environment 29Future Prospects and Preparation 30Conclusions: Looking Ahead 302 The Evolution of a New Era of Spatial Computing 33Understanding the Foundations 33From Science Fiction to Business Reality 34How Spatial Computing Works 35Beyond Conversation 38Current Applications 42Challenges and Opportunities 49Conclusions 493 The Symbiosis: Spatial Computing and AI 51Overview of AI-Driven Spatial Applications 52Business Benefits and Other Human Benefits 64Future Trends in AI and Spatial Computing 69Conclusions 72Part 2 Leadership in the AI-Driven Era of Spatial Computing 754 Pioneering Case Studies: Meet the Leaders at the Intersection 77Big Tech at the Intersection of Spatial Computing and AI 77Companies Using AR and AI 80Autonomous Robots and Vehicles 82AI for Design 84Future Leaders of Spatial Computing 865 Decision- Making and Leadership in the New Era 89Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight as Key Skills 92Spatial Computing Today 941. Reassess 3D Needs and Accelerate Innovation 952. Integrate AI with an Eye toward Spatial Computing 973. Shift Your Focus from Web 2.0 Metrics 984. Start to Plan for Sensory Design 995. Reimage for a Spatial Context and Format 1006 The User Experience Revolution 101A Brief History of User Experience Revolutions 101How AI and Spatial Computing Redefine Customer Engagement 102AI as Virtualization 103Spatial Computing Is the Gateway to New Experiences 104Customer Experience, User Experience, Employee Experience 106AI-Driven Spatial Computing in CX, UX, and EX 108Brand Experience 110Part 3 Strategy, Implementation, and the Future 1137 Risks, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations 115Risks 116Challenges 119Ethical Considerations 1248 Your Spatial Computing and AI Roadmap: From Strategy to Implementation and Beyond 131Strategic Planning 132Technology Selection and Integration 134Implementation 135Monitoring and Optimization 137Compliance and Ethics 138Risk Management 140Reporting and Communication 142Future Trends and Adaptation 143Sustainability and Responsible AI 1459 Tomorrow and the Next Decade: Looking Ahead at What the Future Holds 147Continued Integration with Daily Life 148Enhanced UXs 150Transformative Applications 151Ethical and Regulatory Developments 153Collaboration and Connectivity 154Cultural and Social Impacts 156Sustainability and Environmental Considerations 158Conclusions: Embracing AI-Driven Spatial Computing 159Notes 161About the Authors 167Acknowledgments 169Index 171

CATHY HACKL is a tech and gaming executive, futurist, podcast host and keynote speaker. She’s the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing & AI solutions company, and an expert in augmented reality, spatial computing, AI hardware, wearables, gaming, virtual world strategies, Generation Alpha and strategic foresight. Known in tech circles as the Godmother of the Metaverse, Hackl has been a fixture in the emerging tech industry for almost a decade. IRENA CRONIN, MBA, is SVP of Product at DADOS Technology and CEO of Infinite Retina. She is an expert in immersive technologies—including augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence—and the lead author of The Infinite Retina: Spatial Computing, Augmented Reality, and How a Collision of New Technologies Are Bringing About the Next Tech Revolution.

• Foreword: the Inception of Our New Spatial Reality: Immerse Or Die! xiIntroduction: the Converging Frontiers of Ai And Spatial Computing xiiiSetting the Stage xivAn AI Moment Unlike Any Other xvThe Unforgettable Past: 1st Photo, 1st Movie, 1st Television xviThe Dawn of VR and AR xviiThe Promise of Spatial Computing xviiiThe Imperative for Leaders xixWhat Is Spatial Computing? xxiOther Key Technologies Tied to Spatial Computing xxixReal- World Use Case Examples xxxiWho Are the Beneficiaries? xxxiiiWhy Good for Business? xxxvPart 1 The Business Relevance of AI- Driven Spatial Computing 11 The AI Revolution: Transforming Today’s Business 3From Aristotle to Today 3Evolution of AI Applications and Technologies 5Categories and Types of AI Software 5NLP and Its Applications 6CV and Its Role in AI 8ML and dl and Their Relevance 10GenAI and Its Creative Potential 12CV and Spatial Computing 14Understanding the Intersection of ML/DL and Spatial Computing 15GenAI’s Role in Spatial Computing 17Hardware Companies Leveraging AI 18Software Companies with AI-Driven Solutions 20AI-Driven Decision-Making in Spatial Computing 22Business Benefits of AI in Spatial Computing 24Enhanced Decision-Making with AI and Spatial Computing 28A Look at the Regulatory Environment 29Future Prospects and Preparation 30Conclusions: Looking Ahead 302 The Evolution of a New Era of Spatial Computing 33Understanding the Foundations 33From Science Fiction to Business Reality 34How Spatial Computing Works 35Beyond Conversation 38Current Applications 42Challenges and Opportunities 49Conclusions 493 The Symbiosis: Spatial Computing and AI 51Overview of AI-Driven Spatial Applications 52Business Benefits and Other Human Benefits 64Future Trends in AI and Spatial Computing 69Conclusions 72Part 2 Leadership in the AI-Driven Era of Spatial Computing 754 Pioneering Case Studies: Meet the Leaders at the Intersection 77Big Tech at the Intersection of Spatial Computing and AI 77Companies Using AR and AI 80Autonomous Robots and Vehicles 82AI for Design 84Future Leaders of Spatial Computing 865 Decision- Making and Leadership in the New Era 89Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight as Key Skills 92Spatial Computing Today 941. Reassess 3D Needs and Accelerate Innovation 952. Integrate AI with an Eye toward Spatial Computing 973. Shift Your Focus from Web 2.0 Metrics 984. Start to Plan for Sensory Design 995. Reimage for a Spatial Context and Format 1006 The User Experience Revolution 101A Brief History of User Experience Revolutions 101How AI and Spatial Computing Redefine Customer Engagement 102AI as Virtualization 103Spatial Computing Is the Gateway to New Experiences 104Customer Experience, User Experience, Employee Experience 106AI-Driven Spatial Computing in CX, UX, and EX 108Brand Experience 110Part 3 Strategy, Implementation, and the Future 1137 Risks, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations 115Risks 116Challenges 119Ethical Considerations 1248 Your Spatial Computing and AI Roadmap: From Strategy to Implementation and Beyond 131Strategic Planning 132Technology Selection and Integration 134Implementation 135Monitoring and Optimization 137Compliance and Ethics 138Risk Management 140Reporting and Communication 142Future Trends and Adaptation 143Sustainability and Responsible AI 1459 Tomorrow and the Next Decade: Looking Ahead at What the Future Holds 147Continued Integration with Daily Life 148Enhanced UXs 150Transformative Applications 151Ethical and Regulatory Developments 153Collaboration and Connectivity 154Cultural and Social Impacts 156Sustainability and Environmental Considerations 158Conclusions: Embracing AI-Driven Spatial Computing 159Notes 161About the Authors 167Acknowledgments 169Index 171