Effectively Navigating The Spatial Frontier

Spatial computing is the next step in the ongoing convergence of the physical and digital worlds. It does everything virtual-reality and augmented-reality tools do, like digitising objects that connect via the cloud, allowing sensors and motors to properly react to one another, and also effectively allowing the digital representation of the real world.

At present, with some 70% of Fortune 500 companies worldwide having already committed significant investments in augmented reality solutions, spatial computing is set to be a catalyst for a brand-new industrial revolution!

From industries as diverse as communications, media and entertainment, all the way to retail and even financial services, spatial computing is already making a difference, creating convenient and seamless access between the consumer, products and services in a way never seen or experienced before.

With spatial computing, developers and designers can explore the world of extended reality or mixed reality, where digital information is manipulated in a non-digital format. With augmented reality, it’s possible to add aspects of the digital world into real-world surroundings. This is because at its core, spatial computing embodies the three cutting-edge and complementary technologies of Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality. 

This is why The Spatial Frontier educational master plan was created. It is designed to help fast track progress in developing a significant base for such valuable know-how. It is developed to provide the necessary exposure and skills to professionals, academicians and students, empowering them with the necessary skill sets that are crucial in creating spatial computing systems and solutions for a fast changing world.

The Spatial Frontier educational master plan, therefore, is set to develop the next generation of cutting-edge creative technologies, driven by spatial computing, to spearhead the nation’s industrial revolution. This will be achieved with the help of learning modules like an XR lab called THE XR INVENTARIUM , also the XRI EDU-PLAN – a comprehensive supporting educational program. 

The XR INVENTARIUM  is where students get to experience and eventually learn how to build sophisticated XR systems with groundbreaking tools like the Hololens, Oculus and HTC Vive , along with proprietary software and other tools specially created by Ministry XR.

Of course, the star of the lab is EDEX – the world’s first “deviceless” mixed reality operating system. Our EDEX experience has transcended games and interactive storytelling, and as an immersive engagement tool, it showcases possibilities clearly and expands minds to any possible compelling solutions in marketing, manufacturing, training, aviation, automotive, oil & gas, construction, architecture, finance and much more. With this innovation, users can immerse themselves with any digital content without the need to use any device, just like how JARVIS enables extraordinary things in the Ironman films!

Meanwhile, another standout experience will be at the EDU-VOLCAP – Southeast Asia’s first and currently only Volumetric Capture Studio. This is where students may capture real-life objects in 3D, and this, in turn, can be used when narrating XR experiences.

The Spatial Frontier master plan has been put into place to empower students and industry professionals who wish to update themselves with extensive and useful knowledge about spatial computing concepts, associated technologies and applications. It effectively blends theory and practical know-how to enable the quick and effective comprehension and eventual mastery of such knowledge.

And when one realises that spatial computing carries with it a globally forecasted market value of US$393 billion by 2026, and that XR professionals have also seen a dramatic 1400% growth in demand in recent years as well, there’s no doubt that spatial computing has definitely established itself as the skill to master for solving the real-world problems out there, while innovating humanity to a whole new level of advancement at the same time!