Infinite Retina

A compelling and insightful look at the future of Spatial Computing, and how this cutting-edge technology is changing the way we do business across seven primary industries, and what it means for humanity as a whole.Key FeaturesDiscover how Spatial Computing is changing the face of technologyGet a roadmap for the disruptions caused by Spatial Computing and how it will affect seven major industriesGain insights about the past, present, and future of technology from the world's leading experts and innovatorsBook DescriptionWhat is Spatial Computing and why is everyone from Tesla, Apple, and Facebook investing heavily in it?In The Infinite Retina, authors Irena Cronin and Robert Scoble attempt to answer that question by helping you understand where Spatial Computingan augmented reality where humans and machines can interact in a physical spacecame from, where it's going, and why it's so fundamentally different from the computers or mobile phones that came before.They present seven visions of the future and the industry verticals in which Spatial Computing has the most influenceTransportation; Technology, Media, and Telecommunications; Manufacturing; Retail; Healthcare; Finance; and Education.The book also shares insights about the past, present, and future from leading experts an other industry veterans and innovators, including Sebastian Thrun, Ken Bretschneider, and Hugo Swart. They dive into what they think will happen in Spatial Computing in the near and medium term, and also explore what it could mean for humanity in the long term.The Infinite Retina then leaves it up to you to decide whether Spatial Computing is truly where the future of technology is heading or whether it's just an exciting, but passing, phase.What you will learnLook back at historical paradigms that changed the face of technologyConsider how Spatial Computing could be the new technology that changes our livesSee how Virtual and Augmented Reality will change the way we do healthcareLearn how Spatial Computing technology will lead to fully automated transportationThink about how Spatial Computing will change the manufacturing industryExplore how finance and retail are going to be impacted through Spatial Computing devicesHear accounts from industry experts on what they expect Spatial Computing to bring to their sectorsWho this book is forThe Infinite Retina is for anyone interested in the future of technology and how Augmented Reality and Spatial Computing (among other developments) will affect both businesses and the individual.