The Spatial Computing Podcast
The Spatial Computing Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Spatial Computing Podcast, the leading podcast exploring the next frontier of the internet. Each episode brings you exclusive access to the founders pioneering the next generation of human-computer interaction.
From industry giants to stealth startups, we bring you the visionaries defining the future of spatial computing and discover what they're building to get us there.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast focuses on specific topics within spatial computing such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence in technology. Episodes dive deep into areas like 3D displays, smart glasses, and the potential of AR in automotive applications, with examples including discussions with Zappar's CEO on democratizing XR tools and David Fattal's exploration of immersive 3D experiences.
Welcome to The Spatial Computing Podcast, the leading podcast exploring the next frontier of the internet. Each episode brings you exclusive access to the founders pioneering the next generation of human-computer interaction.
From industry giants to stealth startups, we bring you the visionaries defining the future of spatial computing and discover what they’re building to get us there.
Description:
In this episode, Ziad Asghar—Senior Vice President and General Manager of XR and Spatial Computing at Qualcomm, and one of the key architects pushing to make spatial computing a reality—discusses the company’s strategic approach to AI-powered smart glasses. He shares insights into the core philosophies shaping the market, from the open vs. closed ecosystem debate to the critical role of device constellations and lessons from the smartphone era. Ziad also offers his vision for a future where an ”AI orchestrator” creates a deeply personalised spatial internet, elevating smart glasses from a simple display to a true cognitive partner.
This conversation offers authoritative insights from one of the sector’s most influential leaders, and is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of spatial computing.
Transcript:
https://www.notion.so/the-spatial-computing-podcast/Transcript-for-Pioneering-the-Next-Frontier-Ziad-Asghar-and-Qualcomm-s-Vision-for-Spatial-Computing-26ab6f708b428045a2a8c80abce35fe6?source=copy_link
Timestamps:
- (00:13) – The AI Strategy: Why Smart Glasses are the Ultimate AI Interface
- (04:48) – Ecosystem Philosophy: Balancing Power, Access, and Openness
- (08:51) – The ”Superpowers” Use Case: Solving Real Problems with AR
- (12:00) – The Vision: Device Constellations and the ”AI Orchestrator”
- (19:00) – The Infrastructure: How 6G and Edge Computing Will Power the Future
- (24:00) – Lessons from the Smartphone Era: How Past Transitions Inform the Future
- (27:00) – The Path to Mainstream Adoption
Episode Links:
- Ziad’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziad-asghar-794404/
- Ziad's Twitter: https://x.com/ziad_asghar
- Qualcomm XR Website: https://www.qualcomm.com/products/application/xr
- Qualcomm Twitter: https://twitter.com/Qualcomm
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