Humans of XR

The terms Metaverse, AR, VR, XR, IoT often get thrown around, and they sound really exciting. But what are they exactly? Our guest, Pradeep Khanna, Executive Director of Asia Pacific VR/AR Association (VRARA, does a deep dive on what the Metaverse is and what does it mean for the general public?This episode looks at the impact of Facebook and Meta on the XR Industry and how it led to the rediscovery of the Metaverse. 

They say the transition from film to digital was the biggest disruption in our lifetime. And that was just the beginning of a revolution. Our guest, Chaitanya Chinchlikar from Whistling Woods International, has a multi-faceted 2-decade career in films and creative arts. This episode opens up the opportunity landscape for content creators with AR/VR tech expanding the reach of the media and entertainment sector. 

The world is about to change as we know it. The age of blockchain and NFT has brought us a new era of technology and innovation, and the world is just starting to see its true potential.  Blockchain technology has already disrupted multiple industries, but it's also about to change how we socialize, work and play.  One of the most exciting technological advances that will be introduced by blockchain tech is the metaverse: a virtual reality environment where people can interact with each other and with objects. Our mixed reality platform and developer ecosystem is one such incredible advancement in the tech world. Devesh Jain (Chief Product Architect at Jio Tesseract) is the brains behind JioGlass. With his immense knowledge about the intricacies of the virtual world, he unveils the next dimension in XR tech. 

The advent of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have enabled a new generation of immersive experiences, where the user can be totally immersed in a realistic 3D world.  This ability to immerse users in an alternate world has captivated many creative professionals, and it's currently being used for everything from entertaining potential consumers to providing training for the military. Truly captivating immersive experiences are rare, but there are several ways to create them. Dylan Malone (Director of Emerging Technology) from Iconic Engine has spoken all about ushering in a new era of creative expression, which is now opening up entirely new avenues for brands to engage with their target audience. Even with little or no professional experience, he reiterates that entering the new dimension is not only simple but a necessity for the enthusiasts and developers alike. He opens up about different mediums, social collaboration with Vasu (app on JioGlass) and how AR/VR tech will spark the new revolution. 

Face-to-face communication is as old as human history, but XR is new.  Welcome to vTime- an interesting way to interact with people in XR, reflects modern thinking, diversity and inclusivity in every aspect. Here the focus is on communication and sharing conversations with users from across the world inhabiting the same space. Whether you’re in office or ready to expand into city life on a whole- there’s something for EVERYONE with vTime!!! Clemens Wangerin (CEO of vTime) with his AAA gaming legacy and 25 years in the industry talks about the role of community in shaping ideas into innovation hubs; how AI/AR/VR is making our collaboration tools smarter; and eventually what it means to be creative in the XR world of communications.  Checkout the JioGlass Developers Program: www.jiotesseract.com/developers 

Dinesh Punni (Founder of Immersive Insiders) has made a name for himself by not working on a big project from the get-go but focusing all his energy on building an audience first.  In this episode, he talks about the importance of starting small, building a solid development foundation, understanding your audience to validate the projects you’re creating, and promoting your work on digital media platforms to get the right eyeballs.  Networking, community building, and creating a sustainable plan are crucial to increasing user engagement and eventually striking gold in the AR/VR industry. Checkout the JioGlass Developers Program: www.jiotesseract.com/developers

Can XR tech bring a paradigm shift to help teachers and students in rural India? When people can’t afford to invest in current education methodologies and ensure adequate education, which is a fundamental right, there come some Great ideas out of adversity - Vidwath is one of such examples.  It is a passionate endeavor to bridge the gap between classrooms and students across the villages in rural India. A platform of innovation that is connecting educators and students with the power of immersive technologies. Tune in to listen to how Rohit M. Patil - MD & CEO of Vidwath Innovative Solutions, made this phenomenal progress with his VR application and has transformed the lives of 8000 students in the rural parts of India.

Ride the roller coasters! Feel them in reality! Now you can experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride without leaving your room. Epic Roller Coasters is developed by Fernanda Bailer, the founder of B4T Games in Brazil. The future of entertainment is here. We interviewed her about  how the technology is transforming not just the way we play games but how we travel, communicate, learn and live.