# Spatial Computing * **Definition:** A technology that integrates digital information with the physical world, allowing for interactive experiences and applications, often used in augmented reality and virtual reality, particularly in healthcare to enhance user interactions and improve patient outcomes. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Spatial Computing ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Spatial Computing**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.4K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/13/2025 | [**AMR Future Brief- Where Will Spatial Computing Thrive Most? Insights from AMR's Poll**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amr-future-brief-where-spatial-computing-thrive-hhplf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 5/8/2025 | [**From Screens to Spaces: The Rise of Spatial Computing in Everyday Tech - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-screens-spaces-rise-spatial-computing-everyday-tech-dianapps-e2hfc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**Endo's New Spatial Computing Injection Simulator for Peyronie's Disease Creates ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endos-new-spatial-computing-injection-simulator-for-peyronies-disease-creates-immersive-learning-environment-for-urology-specialists-302436038.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Endo Launches Spatial Computing Simulator to Create a Fully Immersive Learning ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endo-launches-spatial-computing-simulator-to-create-a-fully-immersive-learning-environment-for-hand-specialists-302411432.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Endo Launches Spatial Computing Simulator to Create a Fully Immersive Learning ... - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250326aq50120/endo-launches-spatial-computing-simulator-to-create-a-fully-immersive-learning-environment-for-hand-specialists) | [[Morningstar]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Endo Launches Spatial Computing Injection Simulator with Apple Vision Pro for Medical Training**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/03/26/endo-launches-spatial-computing-injection-simulator-with-apple-vision-pro/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Endo Launches Spatial Computing Simulator to Create a Fully Immersive Learning ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/endo-launches-spatial-computing-simulator-111500129.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/19/2025 | [**DataMesh Showcases Simulation Digital Twins Powered by DataMesh FactVerse ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/datamesh-showcases-simulation-digital-twins-powered-by-datamesh-factverse-and-nvidia-omniverse-at-gtc-2025-302405989.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/17/2025 | [**Sharp HealthCare bets big on spatial computing**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/sharp-healthcare-bets-big-on-spatial-computing.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/16/2025 | [**Sharp HealthCare bets big on spatial computing**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/sharp-healthcare-bets-big-on-spatial-computing/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/11/2025 | [**Hadean, Google Cloud team to develop AI-powered spatial computing**](https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366620508/Hadean-Google-Cloud-team-to-develop-AI-powered-spatial-computing) | [[Computer Weekly]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**Engineering a Healthcare Analytics Center of Excellence (ACoE): A Strategic Framework for ...**](https://blogs.perficient.com/2025/02/14/engineering-a-healthcare-analytics-center-of-excellence-acoe-a-strategic-framework-for-innovation/) | [[Perficient Healthcare]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**Spatial Computing For Business: Where It Stands And Where It's Heading**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/02/06/spatial-computing-for-business-where-it-stands-and-where-its-heading/) | [[Forbes]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**Inaugural Spatial Computing Health Care Summit Ushers in a New Era of Innovation**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inaugural-spatial-computing-health-care-summit-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-innovation-302364730.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**Inaugural Spatial Computing Health Care Summit Ushers in a New Era of Innovation**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250130la08053/inaugural-spatial-computing-health-care-summit-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-innovation) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**Inaugural Spatial Computing Health Care Summit Ushers in a New Era of Innovation**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/inaugural-spatial-computing-health-care-190000457.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Apple (AAPL) Brings Kim Vorrath on Board to Tackle AI Challenges and Boost Siri**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-aapl-brings-kim-vorrath-173900201.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**The Future of Compliance Software in Healthcare: Why Integration and Innovation are Key**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/the-future-of-compliance-software-in-healthcare-why-integration-and-innovation-are-key.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**The Future of Compliance Software in Healthcare: Why Integration and Innovation are Key**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/the-future-of-compliance-software-in-healthcare-why-integration-and-innovation-are-key?utm_campaign=bhr&utm_source=website&utm_content=related) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**The Future of Compliance Software in Healthcare: Why Integration and Innovation are Key**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/the-future-of-compliance-software-in-healthcare-why-integration-and-innovation-are-key.html?utm_campaign=bhr&utm_source=website&utm_content=latestarticles) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**Making Sense of Spatial Computing and Digital Twins for Industry**](https://www.pymnts.com/technology/2025/making-sense-of-spatial-computing-and-digital-twins-for-industry/) | [[PYMTScom]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Creating value with comprehensive data insights - 3 takeaways for CPOs**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/creating-value-with-comprehensive-data-insights-3-takeaways-for-cpos.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Spatial Computing: Adding a New Dimension to Tech - by Rahul gore - Dec, 2024 - Medium**](https://medium.com/@yogeshtantak100/spatial-computing-adding-a-new-dimension-to-tech-d49b3f71aa77) | [[Medium]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Stage Meta TPA: Revolutionizing the Future of Spatial Computing**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stage-meta-tpa-revolutionizing-the-future-of-spatial-computing-1034094520) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**15 health systems partnering with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-health/15-health-systems-partnering-with-amazon-apple-microsoft.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Meta**: Known for its AR glasses and immersive technologies, contributing to the spatial computing landscape. - **Deloitte**: A consulting firm showcasing capabilities in helping clients leverage innovative technologies, including spatial computing. - **Sharp HealthCare**: A healthcare organization that launched the Spatial Computing Health Care Summit and established a Center of Excellence to enhance patient care through spatial computing. - **Endo**: A pharmaceutical company pioneering the use of spatial computing in healthcare training with its Spatial Computing Injection Simulator. - **Omdia**: Research firm providing insights into the growth and trends in the spatial computing market. - **Ultraleap**: Focusing on hand-tracking and haptics to enhance spatial computing experiences. - **Mesmerise**: A company specializing in AI-driven spatial computing technologies, collaborating with major enterprises to enhance training and branding experiences. - **Google**: A major player in the spatial computing market, launching Android XR for mixed reality devices, aiming to enhance user interaction with digital environments. - **Mynd Immersive**: Launching the Great American Elderverse program to enhance elder care through spatial computing. - **Hadean**: A UK-based spatial computing startup partnering with Google Cloud to enhance AR and VR applications. - **Stage Meta**: Developed the Teleport Plaque Engine, a blockchain-powered solution to enhance spatial computing connectivity. - **ARway.ai**: An AI-powered augmented reality platform offering no-code, no-beacon spatial computing solutions, focusing on mobile devices and AR glasses. - **Nvidia**: A technology company that unveiled AI-driven products aimed at enhancing spatial computing capabilities. - **Glimpse Group**: Specializes in immersive technology, offering VR, AR, and spatial computing software and services. - **Qualcomm**: Partnering with Google and Samsung to support the development of Android XR, enhancing spatial computing capabilities. - **XREAL**: Launched the One Series AR glasses featuring advanced spatial computing capabilities. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **UC San Diego Health and Apple**: Pioneering the use of spatial computing applications in surgical settings. - **Glimpse Group and Brightline Interactive**: Glimpse is focusing on enterprise-scale spatial computing and immersive middleware software through its subsidiary. - **Sharp HealthCare and Zeiss**: Developing the first ophthalmology spatial computing app for Apple Vision Pro to improve surgical analysis. - **Mesmerise and Mayo Clinic**: Collaborating to create NeuRealities, Inc., focusing on AI-driven spatial computing for medical education. - **Dassault Systèmes and Apple**: Integration of Apple Vision Pro into Dassault's 3D Universes to enhance spatial computing capabilities in design and manufacturing. - **Sharp HealthCare and Apple**: Collaboration to utilize Apple Vision Pro technology in healthcare settings, showcased at the Spatial Computing Health Care Summit. - **Hadean and Google Cloud**: Collaborating to integrate AI models into Hadean's spatial platform for enhanced virtual and augmented reality applications. - **Brightline Interactive and U.S. Navy**: Secured a contract for an Immersive Simulator that integrates AI and spatial computing for enhanced training. - **Play For Dream Technology and Tobii**: This partnership aims to integrate advanced eye-tracking technology into mixed reality applications, enhancing training and medical research. - **DxPx U.S.**: An industry and investor partnering conference focused on diagnostics and digital health, highlighting advancements in spatial biology and AI integration. - **Mynd Immersive and AT&T**: Collaborating to provide immersive therapeutic experiences for seniors. - **Robert Masson, MD**: First spine surgeon to utilize Apple’s Vision Pro in the operating room, showcasing practical applications in healthcare. - **Intermountain Health and Microsoft**: Working together to improve nursing workflows using ambient listening technology. - **Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm**: Partnered to launch Android XR, a new operating system for mixed reality headsets. - **West Cancer Center and Proto Inc.**: Launching the first holographic doctor-patient visits to improve oncology care access. - **West Cancer Center and Proto**: Introduced holographic doctor-patient visits to improve access to oncology specialists for rural patients. - **UCSF Health and GE HealthCare**: Collaboration to advance medical imaging and improve access to care. - **Providence and Microsoft**: Collaborating to enhance primary and virtual care through AI-driven solutions. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Spatial Computing in Healthcare**: The integration of spatial computing technologies in healthcare is enhancing diagnostic accuracy, patient monitoring, and drug discovery. - **Spatial Computing Health Care Summit**: An initiative aimed at fostering collaboration among industry leaders to address challenges in standardization and software development in spatial computing. - **Spatial Computing Center of Excellence**: Sharp HealthCare's initiative to transform clinician interactions through spatial computing technologies. - **Spatial Computing Market Growth**: Projected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in hardware and increasing demand for immersive experiences. - **Spatial Computing Injection Simulator**: Endo's innovative tool that combines physical and digital interactions to train healthcare providers in injection techniques. - **AI-Powered Spatial Computing**: Utilized by NeuRealities to create immersive learning experiences, addressing gaps in medical education. - **Internet of Senses**: Expected to grow significantly, enhancing sensory experiences through advancements in spatial computing. - **Voice-Controlled AI**: Revolutionizing spatial computing by enabling natural interactions through voice commands. - **Growth of Spatial Computing Market**: Projected to grow from approximately $149.59 billion in 2024 to $1,066.13 billion by 2034, driven by advancements in AR/VR technologies. - **Emerging Technologies**: Focus on improving chipset efficiency and adopting domain-specific generative AI to enhance spatial computing applications. - **Teleport Plaque Engine**: A blockchain solution designed to redefine spatial computing and enhance connectivity across industries. - **AI Integration**: The integration of AI into spatial computing applications is expected to enhance functionality and interactivity, allowing for personalized experiences in healthcare. - **XREAL One Series**: AR glasses featuring a built-in spatial computing chip for customizable virtual displays. - **Teleport by Varjo**: A service that allows users to create photorealistic 3D scans of real-world environments using mobile devices. - **AI-Powered Spatial Biology**: The market for AI-powered spatial biology is projected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in clinical decision support systems. - **Growth of AR and VR in Healthcare**: The market for AR, VR, and spatial computing is projected to grow significantly, with applications in surgeries and patient management. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding data privacy and security in the implementation of spatial computing technologies. - **Interoperability Issues**: The need for systems to work together seamlessly to maximize the benefits of spatial computing technologies. - **User Experience**: There is a need for user-friendly experiences to ensure effective interaction with spatial computing technologies. - **User Experience Complexity**: Despite advancements, users still face challenges navigating complex interfaces in spatial computing. - **Ethical Concerns**: Issues surrounding privacy and safety in the deployment of spatial computing technologies remain significant. - **Standardization**: The lack of standardization in spatial computing applications poses challenges for interoperability and widespread adoption. - **Interoperability Standards**: The need for open standards to ensure compatibility across various spatial computing devices. - **High Costs**: The spatial computing market faces challenges such as high costs of hardware and software, which may hinder widespread adoption. - **Integration Issues**: Challenges in integrating spatial computing solutions into existing healthcare workflows can hinder their effectiveness. - **High Implementation Costs**: The financial burden associated with adopting spatial computing solutions in healthcare settings. - **High Costs of Technology**: The high costs associated with advanced spatial computing technologies may limit their adoption in healthcare settings. - **Market Acceptance**: The Vision Pro has not yet gained widespread market acceptance, prompting Apple to reconsider its spatial computing strategy. - **High Hardware Costs**: The cost of hardware remains a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of spatial computing technologies in healthcare. - **Accessibility Issues**: While technologies like the Apple Vision Pro enhance user interaction, they pose challenges for individuals with upper limb paralysis. - **Technological Integration**: Need for seamless integration of software and external devices for enhanced user experience. - **Health and Safety**: Ensuring user health and comfort in AR technologies is a priority, with certifications being developed. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: The emergence of quantum computing poses challenges for current cybersecurity practices, necessitating new encryption standards. - **Data Security and Privacy**: Concerns regarding data security and privacy in cloud-based clinical decision support systems may hinder market growth. - **Consumer Reluctance**: Challenges in getting users to wear headsets for extended periods. - **Adoption Hesitance**: Despite advancements, there is consumer hesitance regarding the adoption of cumbersome XR devices like the Vision Pro.