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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.
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Every major AR and VR headset today shares the same fundamental flaw: the vergence-accommodation conflict, the visual mismatch that causes the eye strain and nausea holding the industry back. Tomas Sluka, co-founder and CEO of CREAL, calls this a "dead-end" problem—and he's dedicated his company to solving it.
In this episode, Tomas explains how CREAL's pioneering light-field display is solving this industry-wide challenge by creating technology that doesn't just project an image, but reconstructs light itself to be indistinguishable from reality.
Discover how this breakthrough enables natural, continuous focus, unlocks the revolutionary possibility of digitally simulating prescription lenses, and ultimately forms the foundation for the ultimate human-AI interface. This is an essential listen for anyone building the future of spatial computing.
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Caspar Thykier, CEO and Co-founder of Zappar, joins the show to discuss his 15-year journey building accessible XR tools for the real world. From early bets on mobile AR to Zapbox’s “Magic Leap for £30” vision, we unpack the challenges and breakthroughs in bringing spatial computing to mainstream users. Caspar shares insights on WebAR, creator tooling, ethical infrastructure, and why retail may be the real launchpad for XR. If you care about building the spatial web beyond the hype, this one’s essential.
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https://the-spatial-computing-podcast.notion.site/Transcript-for-Inside-Zappar-s-Vision-CEO-Caspar-Thykier-on-Democratising-XR-The-Spatial-Computin-240b6f708b4280a69a19dee05fbade9d?pvs=141
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Caspar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casparthykier
Zappar’s Website: https://www.zappar.com
Twitter (Zappar): https://x.com/zapparapp
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In this Episode, David Fattal, founder and CTO of Leia Inc, discusses the company's innovative approach to spatial computing, which leverages advanced optics and AI to create immersive 3D experiences on everyday devices. He shares insights into the early challenges faced in developing this technology, the importance of smartphones as a medium for immersive content, and how telecom operators could accelerate adoption of spatial computing. David also offers his vision for a future where spatial computing becomes as ubiquitous as today's touch interfaces fundamentally changing how we interact with digital content.
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https://the-spatial-computing-podcast.notion.site/Transcript-for-Shaping-the-Future-of-Spatial-Computing-with-David-Fattal-at-Leia-Inc-The-Spatial-C-240b6f708b42805e8d64c0856e396df0?pvs=141
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- David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfattal/
- Leia Inc's Website: https://www.leiainc.com/
- Twitter: https://x.com/leiainc
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In this episode, Dan Scarfe, Founder and CEO of XRAI Glass, takes us deep into the revolutionary world of smart glasses & spatial computing.
Dan shares how a personal mission to help his hearing-impaired grandfather inspired the creation of spectacles that transcribe and translate conversations in real time across 220+ languages. He reveals the sophisticated technology behind live speech processing, the critical differences between AI glasses and true AR devices, and why privacy-first design is essential for broader adoption.
From the technical breakthrough that gave their AR2 model 8-hour battery life while looking like regular eyewear, to enterprise deployments with the UK Ministry of Defence, Dan explains how XRAI is building the platform for ubiquitous smart glasses adoption.
Dan's closing argument captures a pivotal moment in technology history. He contends that smart glasses stand at the same inflection point smartphones once occupied—waiting for the final technical barriers (especially battery technology) to fall before unleashing their transformative potential on everything from accessibility to public venues.
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https://the-spatial-computing-podcast.notion.site/Transcript-for-Smart-Glasses-The-Next-Internet-Revolution-with-XRAI-Glass-CEO-Dan-Scarfe-The-Spa-240b6f708b4280bfa194cbde26356198?pvs=141
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In this episode of The Spatial Computing Podcast, I sit down with Tero Sarkkinen, CEO of Basemark — the company behind Rocksolid AR, an operating system bringing augmented reality to the windscreen of next-gen vehicles.
Tero reveals Basemark's journey to creating industry-leading AR tools for car makers, the impact of AR on driver safety and experience, and how their tech is expanding into sectors like smart cities and defense. Get a glimpse into the future of spatial computing and why AR glasses might be the next big thing.
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https://the-spatial-computing-podcast.notion.site/Transcript-for-Powering-the-Future-of-Automotive-AR-Basemark-s-Journey-with-Tero-Sarkkinen-The-Sp-240b6f708b4280a89f07eb62b005cdbc?pvs=141
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Tero's Linkedin: https://www.leiainc.com/
Basemark's Website: https://www.basemark.com/
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In this episode, Andrey Drobitko, founder of SketchAR, delves into the transformative potential of augmented reality in creative learning. He shares the journey of SketchAR from its inception to becoming a pioneering tool in AR-assisted drawing, emphasizing the importance of creativity and collaboration. Andrey discusses the challenges and opportunities in spatial computing, the role of AR in education and talent recognition, and the future of immersive experiences. Join us as we explore how technology can enhance creativity and learning, making art accessible to everyone.
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https://the-spatial-computing-podcast.notion.site/Transcript-for-Unlocking-Creativity-Andrey-Drobitko-of-SketchAR-on-the-Future-of-AR-in-Art-and-Educ-240b6f708b4280c5bc17e8f70c862a8b?pvs=141
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(00:00:10) – Intro & Guest Introduction: Meet Andrey Drobitko, founder of SketchAR, and hear how his passion for immersive tech led to a mission of democratising art through AR.
(01:24–05:26) – The Eureka Moment and Origins of SketchAR: How an AR‑driven burst of creativity sparked the idea for SketchAR and set its direction.
(05:27–06:31) – Technology, Market Gambles & Early Challenges: Overcoming industry scepticism and building user‑friendly interfaces for a new creative medium.
(06:31–11:50) – Why Device‑Agnostic AR?: Why enhancing familiar devices beats relying on niche hardware, and how that strategy shapes SketchAR’s growth.
(11:51–14:37) – Current Use Cases – Education & Creativity: How SketchAR supports art learning, classroom projects, and collaborative creation.
(14:43–19:55) – Future Use Case – Talent Recognition: Using creative‑process data to discover and nurture artistic talent early.
(19:57–25:38) – Training AI with Creative Data: How user‑generated sketches feed AI models and expand SketchAR’s capabilities.
(25:38–27:16) – SketchAR’s Vision for the Future: A world in which art‑making and creative skill‑building are universally accessible.
(27:16–29:42) – The Role of AR in Education: Transforming learning and career pathways through immersive, hands‑on experiences.
(29:48–31:44) – The Inevitable Future of Spatial Content: Closing reflections on why spatial computing will increasingly shape everyday life.
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Andrey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-drobitko/
SketchAR’s Website: https://sketchar.io/
Twitter: https://x.com/SketchAR
