AWS Spatial Computing Blog
The Transformative Power of Spatial Computing
Spatial computing transforms physical and virtual worlds, empowering enterprises with immersive solutions for efficiency, safety, and customer experiences through spatial data integration.
AWS and Meta’s GenAI with XR Hackathon: Shaping the Future
AWS and Meta Hackathon organizing team The AWS and Meta teams collaborated to host the first-ever GenAI and XR Hackathon. Held from August 27-29 at Amazon’s East Palo Alto office, this event explored the combined power of AWS’s generative AI (GenAI) technology and Meta’s Presence Platform capabilities. Attendees leveraged AWS GenAI tools, including Amazon Bedrock, […]
3D Gaussian Splatting: Performant 3D Scene Reconstruction at Scale
Introduction Creating high-quality 3D content is traditionally a complex, time-consuming, and resource-intensive process. From 3D modeling and texturing to final scene assembly and rendering, companies require specialized skillsets. They must invest significant effort to craft realistic virtual environments, assets, and characters – particularly if their goal is to digitally recreate elements from the real world. […]
Modeling Infectious Disease Propagation in Airports Using Spatial Simulations on AWS
JHU and AWS simulate infectious disease spread in airports using Unreal Engine’s realistic crowd physics and a novel transmission model accounting for close contact, viral load, and ventilation. Visualizing hotspots informs smarter public health policies to protect passengers and staff.
3D Design Reviews On-demand with Autodesk VRED and AWS
Introduction 3D product visualization and virtual prototyping are integral to product design, especially in industries including Manufacturing and Automotive. Last year, teammates from the AWS Spatial Computing community wrote a blog post about Autodesk VRED, a software package that helps designers’ prototype and collaborate on high-quality streams or renders of engineering artifacts. That post, titled […]
Creating Extended Reality (XR) Applications on AWS
Introduction This blog post introduces readers to creating extended reality (XR) applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). As XR technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) continue to advance and become more accessible, their potential to transform various industries and applications is undeniable. AWS offers robust services and tools that […]
Text-to-Hologram: Unleashing Creativity with AWS Gen AI and Proto Hologram
In today’s digital landscape, where innovation is the driving force behind technological advancements, we find ourselves on the cusp of a paradigm shift. Imagine a world where creating captivating holographic content is as effortless as typing a thought. Thanks to our groundbreaking collaboration with the visionaries at Proto Hologram, this once-futuristic dream has become a […]
Spatial Computing on AWS Developer’s Podcast
The June 28th episode of the AWS Developer’s Podcast delves into the topic of spatial computing, an emerging field that encompasses applications and experiences operating within a 3D space. Spatial computing often uses immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) to blend the digital and physical worlds. Sebastien […]
Visual Asset Management System 2.0 Release
AWS Spatial Computing is excited to announce the release of the Visual Asset Management System (VAMS) 2.0, a significant update to the open-source solution designed to streamline the way organizations manage spatial computing data. This release helps enterprises across various industries with the challenges posed by the increasing complexity and volume of 3D data, computer-aided […]
AWS at the 15th Annual Augmented World Expo (AWE) June 18-20, 2024
Next week kicks off the 15th annual Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Long Beach, CA! AWE is the one of the premiere conferences for everything Spatial Computing, including: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) (collectively referred to as Extended Reality (XR)); as well as supporting technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]