Meta Minutes

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we're joined by Ben Porter of Meta to discuss the Metaverse's impact on the modern workplace. Ben shares insights on how Metaverse technologies enhance collaboration and efficiency in professional settings. We also explore the Quest 3's Mixed Reality pass-through features, examining their role in blending virtual and physical realities for business applications. Th...

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we dive into the Robotics Metaverse with Marc Theerman of Boston Dynamics and Leander Hille of Roboverse. Marc shares engaging examples of Boston Dynamics' robotic innovations, while Leander unveils the vision behind Roboverse and its collaborative ventures. Explore the upgraded Spot's industrial potentials with Marc and delve into the blend of teleoperations and V...

In this insightful episode of Meta Minutes, we engage with Michael Cruz Cervera to unravel the intricacies of 3D capturing and its pivotal role in the burgeoning Metaverse. We delve into the critical aspect of content creation, particularly in 3D, which is instrumental in breathing life into Metaverse worlds. Michael elucidates how 3D capturing technologies like LiDAR and photogrammetry are playin...

In this enlightening episode of Meta Minutes, we sit down with Grace Hsu, a Senior Product Manager at Magic Leap, to explore the expansive horizons of the Metaverse, AR, VR, and the newly released MRTK3. Grace shares her insightful perspective on what the Metaverse encapsulates and the untapped potential it holds. As we delve into the current gaps in XR, Grace provides a roadmap for aspiring devel...

In this exciting episode of Meta Minutes we chat with Sasha Padashifard about the buzzing world of the Metaverse and digital humans. Sasha breaks down what the Metaverse means to him and explores its potential. We dig into what a Digital Human is, and why looking and chatting like a real person is a big deal, especially for brands wanting to make engage better with their customers. We also chat ab...

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we talk to Theodora Lau, a fintech and innovation expert and the author of The Metaverse Economy book. We discuss what the metaverse is and how it can create new economic opportunities and challenges. We also talk about her latest book and how it explains the metaverse economy for finance professionals. Tune in to learn more about the metaverse economy, web3 and ho...

In this episode of Meta Minutes we dive into a Metaverse world and talk to Carlos J. Ochoa Fernández, a XR and real-time 3D expert and the president of the VRARA Madrid Chapter. We explore what the metaverse is and how it can transform education and learning and we do this in a custom Metaverse world that Carlos and team built. We also discuss the similarities and differences between the metaverse...

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we talk to Andy Fidel, a spatial networker, community builder, event organizer, consultant and content creator. We dive into what the metaverse is and how it can enable new forms of communication and collaboration across virtual and physical spaces. We also discuss the concept of spatial networking and how it can foster meaningful connections and interactions in th...

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we talk to Vesa Nopanen, a Microsoft MVP and the organizer of the Metaverse One conference. We explore what the metaverse is and why it matters for the future of work and collaboration. We also discuss the main challenges and opportunities for enterprises to adopt and leverage the metaverse, and how artificial intelligence can enhance and shape the metaverse experi...

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we talk to Johanna Pirker, a professor, game developer, streamer and podcaster who is passionate about gaming and higher education. We discuss what the metaverse means to her, how gaming can enhance learning and creativity, and how artificial intelligence can transform game development. Tune in to learn more about the exciting intersection of gaming and education,...

In this episode, we talk to Emmanuel de Maistre, Co-founder and CEO of Scenario, about Generative AI for the Metaverse. We explore what the Metaverse means for him and how it can unlock new possibilities for immersive and interactive experiences. We also discuss what Generative AI is and why it’s not only a hype but really such a big enabler for the democratization of content creation. We learn ab...

In this episode, we talk to Pouneh Kaufman, Group Product Manager in Microsoft Mesh and a leader in Enterprise Metaverse Collaboration, about Microsoft Mesh and Enterprise Metaverse Collaboration. We explore what the Metaverse means for her and how it can transform the way people work and learn together. We also discuss how Microsoft Mesh enables natural and immersive collaboration in mixed realit...

In this episode, we talk to Marc Pollefeys, Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich and Director of the Microsoft Mixed Reality and AI Lab in Zurich, about Computer Vision for the Real-World Metaverse. We explore what the Metaverse means for him and how it can enable new ways of interacting with the physical and virtual world. We also discuss how his group is working on Visual Positioning Syst...

In this episode, we talk to Sarah Grimaldi, Executive Creative Director at Xister Reply and Professor at Istituto Europeo di Design, about Brand Engagement in the Metaverse. We explore what the Metaverse means for her and how it can create new possibilities for connecting with customers and audiences. We also discuss how web3 and NFTs can offer innovative ways for brands to engage with their fans...

In this episode, we talk to Eric Provencher, a staff research engineer at Unity and a lead developer of Unity’s XR Interaction Toolkit (XRI). We ask him about his views on the metaverse and explore some of the innovative interactions that XRI enables for VR and AR experiences. He explains what XRI is, why it’s useful and how to get started with it12. He also tells us about his passion for natural...

In this episode, we talk to Claire Harrop, a senior associate at law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and an expert on data protection and technology law. We ask her about her views on the metaverse and discuss some of the legal challenges and regulation that the metaverse is facing for broader adoption in general and in particular with interoperability. She explains some of the issues that may...

In this episode, we talk to Neil Trevett, the president of The Khronos Group, the chair of The Metaverse Standards Forum and VP at NVIDIA. We ask him about his views on the metaverse and explore some of the challenges that the metaverse is facing for broader adoption in general and in particular with interoperability. He explains what interoperability means for the metaverse and why it is importan...

In this episode, we talk to Joost van Schaik, a senior mixed reality developer and architect at Velicus and a Microsoft MVP. We ask him about his views on the metaverse. We also learn about his work on an innovative solution for medical first responder training using mixed reality. He explains the challenges with classic first responder training and how his solution is improving it by providing re...

In this episode, we talk to Joseph B Crosswhite, a pioneer and innovator in using VR and metaverse technologies for education in emerging markets. We ask him how he is solving the challenge of limited access to technology in these regions and how he plans to scale his impact. We also learn about his current focus markets and products, and how he leverages VR to create interactive and personalized...

In this episode, we talk to Steve Suarez, a visionary leader and expert in the fields of metaverse, quantum computing and finance and the Global Head of Innovation at HSBC. We ask him some intriguing questions about his views on the metaverse. We also explore the potential and opportunities of the metaverse for finance, education and more. We discuss some of the challenges that the metaverse is fa...