The Future is Spatial: VR, AI, and the Next Digital Frontier

For this episode, Maryrose Lyons speaks with Geoffrey Allen, CEO and co-founder of Mersus Technologies, an immersive training company specialising in VR for life sciences and manufacturing.

In this illuminating chat, Geoff discusses Mersus's unique approach, which includes pioneering hand-tracked only mobile VR experiences to avoid complex controllers. They explore the concept of spatial computing as the "next digital frontier," moving past the 2D internet into a 3D environment.

Key takeaways from the conversation:

• Discover how Mersus uses VR to standardise operations and eliminate contamination risks in high-value processes, such as training staff how to properly put on a gown or handle expensive compounds.
• Immersive training is self-directed and self-paced, leading to dramatic improvements in training time (75–80% quicker) and higher retention rates through muscle memory.
• The Role of AI: Geoff explains that the future involves integrating AI, including custom LLMs, to eventually allow for no-code virtual environment creation.
• Talent Development: Learn about the Mersus talent programme that trains college students in the necessary game engine skillsets (Unity and Unreal) for making commercial immersive media. By the way, they just picked up a prestigious award for Excellence in Talent Development for their programme which is a huge achievement.

Tune in to hear why Geoff says, "If Apple's betting it, you have to keep an eye on it," when it comes to spatial technology.

• Geoff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreyallenirl/
• Mersus Technologies Website: https://mersus.io/
• Lex Fridman Interview with Mark Zuckerberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVYrJJNdrEg
• Avatar Academy on Meta Quest Store: https://www.meta.com/experiences/avatar-academy/8856539844374985/

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