SPATIAL COMPUTING Spatial Computing See how this massive shift in the computing paradigm will change the way we work. VISION POSSIBILITIES APPLICATIONS OPPORTUNITIES INSIGHTS VUFORIA SPATIAL TOOLBOX What is spatial computing? Spatial computing is the digitization of activities of machines, people, objects, and the environments in which they take place to enable and optimize actions and interactions. This technology has the potential to digitally transform how industrial enterprises optimize operations for frontline workers in their factories, worksites, and warehouses. GO MORE IN-DEPTH What can spatial computing do? As an emerging technology, the possibilities are limitless for industrial use cases for spatial computing to drive value across products, people, places, and processes. Below are a few applications of spatial technologies PTC envisions within the industrial workplace. Enable seamless interactions With augmented reality as an interface, spatial computing enables more seamless interactions between people, products, processes, and physical spaces. Close the loop on performance management Optimize the complex workings within an environment by gaining a complete picture of movements within a space in real-time, or over a period of time. Improve machines’ spatial understanding With spatial technology, machines and automation have a greater awareness of their dynamic environment. Optimize design and operations Understand how a physical space is being used to improve utilization, efficiency, and safety. Spatial computing industrial applications Spatial Analytics for Workforce Performance Measurement Jim Heppelmann demonstrates how spatial computing can be used to improve workforce performance. With this technology, an entire process within a space is digitized; spatial analytics can then analyze movement patterns, time spent on steps, and more. Share Play Video Spatial analytics for workforce performance measurement See how spatial computing technology can be used to improve workforce performance. First, an entire process within a physical space is digitized. Then spatial analytics analyzes movement patterns and time spent on steps to continuously and dynamically optimize the process. Spatial Computing: Simple-to-Use Programming for a Robotic Arm Jim Heppelmann shares a demonstration of spatial computing delivered through an augmented reality user interface a worker can program a robotic arm. Share Play Video Simple-to-use programming for robotic arm Explore how human interactions can be optimized and assisted with spatial capabilities. In this video, spatial technology assists a worker in programming an robotic arm, delivered through an augmented reality user interface. Spatial technology enables industrial companies to: Discover - Digitize the activity of people, machines, objects, and their environment to identify meaningful interactions/relationships Interact - Enable seamless analog and digital interactions between people, machines, objects, and their environment. Optimize - Apply analytics to continuously and dynamically optimize the processes of and between people, machines, objects, and their environments. Spatial computing technology insights 01 Embracing the next-generation of human-machine interaction Read PTC’s vision for spatial technology and how it will play a pivotal role in the future of work. READ MORE 02 6 capabilities for industrial companies in 2021 Spatial technology is poised to reshape the workspace for industrial companies. See how spatial technology is one to watch for thriving in the new normal. READ MORE 03 Spatial analytics: Solving challenges one space at a time Learn about the PTC Reality Lab’s work on spatial analytics and how this emerging technology puts problems into context and solutions into action within industrial spaces. READ MORE 04 The game-changing augmented reality shift to architectural scale The PTC Reality Lab is exploring spatial technology and how augmented reality can provide the intuitive user interface on a real-world scale. READ MORE Vuforia Spatial Toolbox Ready to get started? Check out our shared research platform to explore the power of IoT, AR, and spatial technology. Download Vuforia Spatial Toolbox, an open-source offering that allows developers, researchers, and innovators to begin experimenting with spatial technology. GET STARTED TODAY About Us Products Education Try & Buy Leadership Investor Relations News Partners Events Global Locations © Copyright 2021 PTC Legal Security Privacy Policy Cookies Settings By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies