From Flatland to Spaceland

Explore the transition from 2D digital representations to 3D spatial computing in this 56-minute conference talk from NDC Porto 2022. Delve into the challenges and opportunities of projecting digital content into the physical world using augmented reality (AR) technologies. Learn about the efforts of major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Facebook to create digital twins of the world through platforms such as Azure Spatial Anchors, Cloud Anchors, and LiveMaps. Discover how to place content spatially and contextually on objects and locations, enabling persistent experiences for multiple users. Gain insights into potential applications and tools for bridging the gap between digital and physical realms. Embrace the future of data visualization and interaction as we move from flatland to spaceland, painting the world with data.