VR Shopping Inspiration

A project I worked on last year focused on what physical shopping experiences would look like in the coming years leveraging technologies such as AR, VR, etc. These videos highlight some experiences we can expect.

Computer Vision and Tesla Hardware

Over the past few years, computer vision has excelled in popularity due to its machine learning capabilities. We are just now starting to scrape the surface of it’s potential and as hardware and chips advance so do the capabilities of AI and computer recognition.

This Tesla Full Self-Driving Hardware video gives a great view of one of the essential use cases of this technology and its amazing possibilities. Note the speed and distance of some of the objects it is still able to recognize as it progresses, truly amazing.

I’m creating a computer vision documentation center filled with research and prototypes I have created the past few years that will hopefully educate and spark interest from others interested in the space. https://davidbanthony.com/experiments-list/2018/8/6/code-computer-vision

Image displaying an autonomous retail computer vision prototype I designed and coded.

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HoloLens immersive mixed reality experience

About two years ago I led a team researching deep into the field of AR and VR. Simple focus was how we could apply it into enterprise supply chains. I love seeing Microsoft and Google pushing these concepts forward leading us away from desktop computers and into headset focused interactions.

HoloLens 2 offers the most comfortable and immersive mixed reality experience available, with industry-leading solutions that deliver value in minutes-all enhanced by the reliability, security, and scalability of cloud and AI services from Microsoft. Discover more: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/ For audio description version: https://youtu.be/NtRGESjKT6M

Telestron, an immersive lighting experience and installation

As a lover and creator of interactive light installations the opening of Telestron did not disappoint. Forward thinking, experiential, but a symbolic glimpse into our future. The dark symbolism you realize in the moment as you watch two robots, interact with each other and the crowd. Shining light directly into the crowd as if to almost judge humans as we all looked up to what is going to be our future.

Show currently on display in DTLA. https://rowdtlaevents.com/event/vt-pro-telestron-and-gmunk/

Collaborate from Anywhere in AR

Remote collaboration tools can’t come fast enough, and these tools will be a massive benefit for every aspect of a venture lifecycle. Spatial uses the space around you to create a shareable augmented workplace. Remote users can collaborate, search, brainstorm and share content as if they were in the same room.

LITHO is the input device for the real world

Gesture based sensors like this enable the future of how we will be interacting on a daily basis. This product focuses on leveraging AR (Augmented Reality) to show the possibilities but these types of sensors will surpass the reliance of screens. LITHO itself is a small finger-worn controller that connects to your smartphone or headset. The controller has a touch surface on the underside, an array of motion sensors and provides haptic feedback.

Firefox Reality

Will VR turn the internet upside down? Such an interesting statement and one as a designer and developer could become a reality. Limitations are on hardware distribution but if those are not the limitation are VR browsers the norm.

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Firefox Reality is a fast and secure browser from Mozilla that is designed for browsing the open web in Virtual Reality. We have collaborated with content creators from around the globe to provide easy access to amazing VR experiences that can be enjoyed directly from Firefox Reality. Currently Available for Viveport, Oculus Go, and Google Daydream.

3D Design with Virtual Reality

This looks fun, entertaining, and where we will end up with 3D design tools. But the reality of standing for days at a time to create 3D designs tires me.

Car designers at Ford are using Gravity Sketch - a 3D virtual reality tool - to help speed up the vehicle design process. “This application has the potential to help ensure we are delivering the very best vehicle designs for our customers,” comments Smith. “It moves the entire process into the world of virtual reality, giving us greater options for reviewing more models in the 3D environment to create the best possible vehicles.”

McLaren Automotive works with software start-up, Vector Suite, to fast-track sportscar and supercar design