Spatial AI: Bridge the Gaps

XReality Podcast 76: Beyond the Screen: Stepping Inside "Story Living" with Vicki Dobbs Beck I recently had the absolute honor of sitting down with Vicki Dobbs Beck for the XReality Podcast. Vicki is a 34-year veteran of Lucasfilm, and she has spent decades at the absolute forefront of immersive entertainment. We took a deep dive into how technology is fundamentally rewriting the rules o...

Ever wondered what it feels like to spend 48 hours straight inside a VR headset—and actually wake up in a virtual world without questioning reality? 🤯 I sat down with tech veteran Dean Johnson to unpack over two decades of experience in XR, design, and deep tech. Dean’s journey is nothing short of incredible—from launching a software company at just 13 years old during the 1984 home computer boom...

🚀 Is Higher Ed Ready for the "AI & XR" Takeover? We just wrapped an absolute powerhouse of a session! From the heights of Mars colonization to the boots-on-the-ground reality of faculty tech-resistance, the team went deep on how AI, VR, and XR are rewriting the rules of learning. 🎓✨ Is the traditional degree becoming a relic, or is it evolving into a "human-centered" pow...

🚀 Ready to see the future of the classroom? The latest episode of the XReality Podcast is officially live! This week, I sit down with EdTech powerhouse and AR/VR consultant, Jaime Donally . From her roots as a math teacher to her current work transforming instructional technology, Jamie brings incredible, hands-on insights into how immersive tools are actively reshaping how students learn. If you...

🚀 Just dropped a brand new podcast episode! I had an absolute blast sitting down with Alex Coulombe, co-founder of Agile Lens Immersive Design, to dive deep into the colliding worlds of Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence. Alex shared his fascinating journey from architecture and theater to the cutting edge of spatial computing, and we tackled some of the biggest shifts happening in...

🚀 XReality Podcast 71: The Convergence of Spatial AI, Robotics, and the Future of XR with Nate Harper Is VR "dead"? Not even close. But the conversation is changing. In our latest episode of the XReality Podcast, I sat down with Nate Harper , Business Development Manager at AWE (Augmented World Expo), to dive deep into the massive shifts happening in the XR industry. From the rise of &q...

I just interviewed Avi Bar-Zeev for the XReality Pro Podcast, and it was a deep dive into the soul of the industry. Avi’s resume reads like a history of Silicon Valley: Disney (Aladdin’s Magic Carpet), Google Earth, Second Life, Microsoft HoloLens, and the Apple Vision Pro. But today, he isn’t just building products; he’s building the XR Guild to ensure our digital future is safe, ethical, and hum...

🎙️ New episode of XReality Podcast #69 : When the Audience Is Inside the Film" — with Liz Rosenthal FRSA , Venice Immersive I had the honor of sitting down with Liz Rosenthal , curator and executive producer of Venice Immersive at the Venice Film Festival, to talk about what happens when storytelling meets spatial media. Liz has been at the forefront of this space since the early days of digi...

Check out XReality Podcast #68. XR Training and Virtual Worlds with Laura Kusumoto In this episode, we explored the hidden danger of "false training" in VR, where simulations feel productive but actually teach the wrong skills. We discussed how avatar embodiment changes cognitive behavior through the Proteus effect and the guardrails needed when generative AI enters fully immersive space...

I recently sat down with Jasmine Lehman ( #AtomBombBody ) on the XReality Pro Podcast, and her career trajectory is a masterclass in adaptability. What happens when you mix marketing expertise, voice acting, and a passion for VR tutorials? You get a fascinating conversation with AtomBombBody. In this episode: ✅ Streamlining VR content with OBS & MetaQuest Developer Hub. ✅ Navigating the &quo...

Are we giving AI too much credit when it comes to true human creativity? 🎬🤖 I am BEYOND excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Elad! With his deep background as a VFX artist and director of immersive projects (including Bono’s Stories of Surrender ), Elad brings a brilliant, grounded perspective to the AI hype train. In this episode, we dive deep into the rapid rise...

Are Smart Glasses the "Final Form Factor" for AI? 👓🤖I recently sat down with Qiuxuan (Eileen) Wu, Program Manager at Google and researcher from the MIT Media Lab, for a mind-bending conversation about the future of embodied AI.We didn’t just talk about chatbots. We talked about a future where your AI isn't just on a screen—it’s seeing what you see and hearing what you hear. In this...

Are we becoming AI's passengers, or its pilots? ✈️ I just sat down with Rick White, a polymath and professor at MiraCosta College, for an episode that completely changed how I look at the future of technology and education. Rick’s background is incredible—spanning genomics, blockchain, and now, leading a groundbreaking Human-Centered AI degree program. Here is why you need to listen to this on...

🎙️ XReality Podcast #63 : Where AI Ethics Meets Global Politics with Tugce Varol I am beyond excited to share our latest conversation on the XReality Pro Podcast with the incredible Tugce, an academic powerhouse who brings a truly global perspective to the tech world! 🌍✨ We didn’t just scratch the surface; we went deep into the heart of how technology is reshaping our societies, our rights, and...

Check out the XReality Podcast #62 : XR, AI, and Game Audio Design 🎧 From piano keys to virtual worlds 🎮 I had an inspiring conversation with Larry Yucheng Chang : 🔊 VR audio is not 2D audio with depth sprinkled on top. In VR, sound is the world. It is spatial. It is emotional. It is brutally honest. Every footstep, every interaction needs feedback that feels right. Miss it, and the spell break...

XReality Podcast #61 : AI, XR, and Cybersecurity with Dan Kuykendall I spoke with Dan, a cybersecurity veteran with 25 years in the trenches, and the parallels between early internet chaos and today’s AI/XR rush are uncanny. Security is scrambling to keep up with prompt injection attacks, AR privacy risks, and an innovation pace that laughs at regulation. We also talked about AI in the industry. Y...

Check out XReality Pro Podcast #60 featuring Spatial AI & XR AI Accessibility with Dylan Fox . I had the pleasure of sitting down with my co-host, Donnell Layne , an AI fellow at the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, and Dylan's journey is a story every creator should hear. Transitioning from mechanical engineering to UX design, Dylan has become a leading voice in acce...

Join XReality Podcast #59 : AI, XR, and the New Dawn of Game Creation with Mike Chaves In our conversation, we talked about AI pipelines for XR creators and some developers' new AI tools that help increase productivity! 🗣️ Voice Interfaces, Latency Battles, and “Happy Failures” We dived into voice-driven XR, accessibility for players who can’t use controllers, and the beautifully chaotic early...

XReality Podcast #58: AI Film, games, and XR with Eric Oldrin Eric Oldrin and I talk about where filmmaking, XR, and generative AI are headed — and wow, the future is bright and wild. Eric’s career—from filmmaking to Macromedia to Meta—has one constant: storytelling as human connection. We talked about how 360 films spark empathy, how generative AI needs strong creative direction, and why the huma...

🎙️ AI Education, Coral Reefs, and the Art of Digital Humanity What if coral reefs could teach us about collaboration—and AI could help us listen? In my latest XReality Podcast conversation, I sat down with Paige Dansinger , founder of the Better World Museum, XR Women Museum director, and one of the earliest Horizon Worlds creators. Together, we explored how AI-generated coral reefs are becoming c...

Check out XReality Podcast #56 . Spatial AI for Location-Based AR Experiences with Adele Keane from Imvizar to dive deep into the future of #SpatialAI , #AR #storytelling , and #creator empowerment. 🌍👓 We explored: 1) How Meta’s AR glasses are shaping new forms of storytelling 2) AR’s role in navigation, accessibility, and education 3) Why AI should act as a creative coach—supporting artists, no...

Check out XReality Podcast #55 : AI & XR for Open & Remote Education with Trudi Radtke What happens when distance learning meets real-world challenges? Trudi Radtke and I dove deep into the future of online education—unpacking everything from: ✨ Engagement & Motivation ✨ Closing the Digital Divide ✨ Faculty Training & Support ✨ Open Education & AI Literacy ✨ XR & Immer...

🚀 XReality Podcast #54 : Exploring Space, AI & the Future of Work with Alejandro Mendoza Our latest conversation with Alejandro Mendoza took us from Earth’s technical hiccups to the vast frontier of space innovation and the evolving relationship between humans and machines. We explored: 1. Alejandro’s journey in advanced manufacturing, digital twins, and space training simulations. 2. The str...

🎢 XReality Podcast #53: XRAI Meets Location-Based Mixed Reality – Dream Park with Brent Bushnell What if a basketball court could become a sci-fi puzzle adventure? Or a city park could turn into a full-blown scavenger hunt? 🚀 In this episode, I sit down with Brent Bushnell to explore Dream Park — a next-gen, location-based mixed reality attraction that overlays interactive games onto real-world...

Checkout XReality Podcast #52: XRAI for Storytelling in Higher Education with Nisha Burton In this episode, we discussed how XRAI helps with storytelling in the film and education fields. 🎥 From immersive filmmaking to classroom transformation, we spotlighted a multi-platform story about AI’s future, built with branching narratives, 360° worlds, and smaller teams powered by tools like Claude. 📚...