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Metaverse, VR/AR & Web3 Podcast - Field of View

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The world of the Metaverse, including virtual reality, augmented reality, web3 and more is always in a constant state of flux, continuously advancing with the rule book being written by the second. We’ve teamed up with Accenture to explore this wonderful world of Metaverse, with specialists from across the world providing their unique insight and view on where we are heading next. As a virtual reality podcast and augmented reality podcast - Season one spans across 12 episodes, and features guests from Disney, NVIDIA, HTC, Audi and more! Listen to Season 2 now!
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Episodes

AI in the Metaverse: Utopia or Dystopia? with Louis Rosenberg

This episode features Louis Rosenberg, PhD. He is the CEO and Chief Scientist of Unanimous AI , a technology company that develops artificial swarm intelligence technology such as the award-winning Swarm AI , which has been used by a wide range of organizations from Fortune 500 corporations to the United Nations. He has been awarded over 300 patents for VR, AR, and AI technologies. Louis also founded a number of successful companies including Immersion Corporation, Microscribe, and Outland Resea...

Nov 24, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 10

How the Metaverse will revolutionize everything with Matthew Ball

This episode features Matthew Ball , the CEO of Epyllion. Matthew is renowned for his thought-provoking essays and contributions to publications such as the Economist , Bloomberg , The New York Times , and the Wall Street Journal , and wrote the August 8, 2022 cover story for Time Magazine . He has previously held the position of Head of Strategy for Amazon Studios and has also been an executive at Accenture and The Cherin Group’s Otter Media . Matthew Ball’s work in the Metaverse has been accla...

Nov 10, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Empowering Architects and Designers with XR with Jeff Anderson

This episode will feature Jeff Anderson, VR/AR Developer at Mancini Duffy’s Design Lab and Co-Founder of The Toolbelt , a platform that provides access to immersive technology resources for architects and designers. Jeff’s story begins as an architectural designer who recognized early on the impact VR could have on architecture. He has since dedicated his career to leveraging immersive tech to improve the architecture and design process. The Toolbelt is just one example of how Jeff is using VR/A...

Oct 27, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Music, Funding and an Inclusive Foundation for the Metaverse with Amy LaMeyer

This episode will feature Amy LaMeyer, Managing Partner at WXR Fund , a venture fund investing in early stage gender diverse companies leveraging virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence – core technologies related to the Metaverse. Amy believes now is a rare opportunity to build a more inclusive foundation for the next wave of computing.

Oct 13, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 7

VR Gaming and Console Wars with Victor Lucas

This episode will feature Victor Lucas, the CEO/Founder of EP Media. Victor Lucas is an established figure within the world of Canadian television. He is a producer and personality in the gaming industry. Victor was a co-founder of the Canadian Video Game Awards. He has served as a judge for the Game Awards in LA. In this episode, we discuss Victor’s background and legacy within the gaming and broadcast industry. We ask him about the speculations and his excitement surrounding VR in gaming. Vict...

May 19, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 6

The Power of Immersive and Interactive Storytelling with Tad Leckman

This episode will feature Tad Leckman, the Director of Learning and Development at Activision Blizzard. Tad has a background in entertainment and education, spending the past twenty years focused on the learning and development of artists, designers, writers, and engineers. He had built a successful career as a digital artist and supervisor at Industrial Light and Magic, worked on critically acclaimed series like Clone Wars, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video games, and taught full-time at the...

Apr 28, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 5

Amplifying VR Experiences with the Internet of Senses with Tiago Falk

This episode will feature Tiago Falk, the Scientific Head of the Multisensory/multimodal Signal Analysis and Enhancement Lab ( MuSAE Lab ) and Professor at the University of Quebec’s National Institute of Scientific Research in Montreal, Canada. Tiago and our hosts tackle questions surrounding the use of signal processing to increase AI intelligence, while discussing the ethics of bio-tech in the Metaverse, real-time human factors measurements in XR, and the effects of multisensory experiences o...

Apr 07, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Google, the Power of Augmented Reality and the Metaverse with Matthieu Lorrain

In this episode, our hosts will talk to Matthieu Lorrain , the Head of Creative for Google Immersive Partnerships and an NYC-based executive creative director that specializes in Next-Gen experiences and product innovation. Matthieu is also the co-founder of fAke Artists, a creative collective exploring the future of post-reality experiences. Matthieu and our hosts will take us on an action-packed journey through his beginnings as VJ (Video-Jockey), his digital media experience through to his in...

Mar 24, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Empathic Computing: The Endless Possibilities with Prof. Mark Billinghurst

This episode will feature Prof. Mark Billinghurst of Empathic Computing Lab, he has 25 years of experience in the VR space and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in human-computer interface technology, particularly in the area of Augmented Reality. Our hosts asked Mark about his work in ‘Wearable Computing’ and the idea of these interfaces addressing the idea of what is possible when you merge ubiquitous computing and communications on the body. They explore what is possible with more empatheti...

Mar 10, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 2

The Future of XR in China with Nikk Mitchell

This episode will feature Nikk Mitchell, a Kenyan-born Canadian VR veteran in China. Founder and CEO of FXG-VR, he also created and developed China’s first VR community website containing VR-themed media, developer resources, forums, and chat groups. Nikk managed one of the first VR communities in the country, from which a number of successful VR companies (including Ximmerse, KAT VR, and VRplay) were formed. The first iteration of this website, oculus-china.com, was purchased by Facebook. Our h...

Feb 24, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Field of View Season 2 Trailer

Field of View is coming back. Bigger and better than before. Explore the wonderful world of Extended Reality with AIXR and Accenture, join us in this second season of Field of View where we'll be joined by the globe's most renowned innovators and pioneers. The rule book is being written and rewritten as we speak but we have all the insights you need on the makings of today's industry leaders and the future of the immersive industry. Coming soon to all popular Podcast platforms and YouTube....

Oct 14, 20211 min

The Grandfather of Virtual Reality and The Future of Mankind with Tom Furness

Field of View simply won’t be complete without featuring one of the greatest Virtual Reality pioneers whose inventions paved the way for some of the biggest breakthroughs that made VR what it is today. Our final episode of season 1 features Thomas A. Furness III: American inventor, Professor, and Virtual Reality Pioneer based in Seattle, Washington. A true pioneer in human interface technology and the grandfather of Virtual Reality. Listen as we journey from the beginning of Tom’s career and the...

Aug 05, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The Augmented Reality Boom and The Computing 4th Wave with Faisal Galaria

This episode features Faisal Galaria, CEO of Blippar the Augmented Reality company with over 25 years of experience leading and growing teams in some of the world’s most disruptive consumer technology companies including Spotify, Kayak and Skype. Our Field of View hosts will take listeners on a journey into Faisal’s history, from his time as a professional athlete and transferring that competitive athlete drive into his business ‘Blippar’, their AR ecosystem, products and professional services. ...

Jul 22, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Neurotechnology: No Longer Science Fiction with Joseph Artuso

In episode 10 of Field of View, we spotlight Joseph Artuso, Director of Marketing & Business Developer at OpenBCI.Their bio-sensing systems can be used to sample electrical brain activity (EEG), muscle activity (EMG), heart rate (EKG) and much more. Is this the beginning of true human to computer interfacing? and what happens when you apply VR to the equation?

Jul 08, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 10

How does AltspaceVR bring the world together? with Katie Kelly

This episode features Katie Kelly, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft and Product Owner of AltspaceVR at Microsoft. Leading product decisions champions the community and sets the stage for how VR/AR is going to bring us closer together. Our hosts converse with Katie on the origin story of AltspaceVR before the acquisition by Microsoft and how Katie wanted to work in films but fell in love with XR. We discover how her non-traditional background made her the perfect Product Manager to lead the...

Jun 24, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Down the VR Rabbit Hole and How to Grab a Content Creators’ Attention? with Nathie

This episode features the origin story of YouTuber Nathaniël de Jong aka Nathie , a content creator for 12 years with more than 669K subscribers and has racked over 181 million views. Our hosts will ask the creator himself about all things VR and XR, his experiences as a content creator which includes taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of VR gaming, hardware, haptic suits and we’ll also explore the magic of VR across the commercial world. This special episode will take a closer look int...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Mojo Vision's Smart AR Contact Lens and Being the Bionic Man with Drew Perkins

This episode features Drew Perkins, the Co-founder and CEO of Mojo Vision, creators of Mojo Lens, the first true smart contact lens. Drew is an inventor and Serial Entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of technological innovation for more than three decades. Our hosts will be guided on a journey into the history and making of the 'Bionic' entrepreneur who challenged the way Biotech is perceived in the public eye, by making the Mojo Lens as human and natural as possible. Take a deep dive int...

May 27, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Investing Millions, How to Raise Money and the Power of VR with Tipatat Chennavasin

This episode features Tipatat Chennavasin, a General Partner of the Venture Reality Fund investing in early-stage VR, AR, AI and 5G companies. He has experience creating VR/AR content and became convinced of the power of VR when he accidentally cured himself of his real-life fear of heights while developing in VR. Watch to learn more about what it means to be creative in the VC world.

May 13, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Varjo and The Future of MR, The Hacking Scene and Tinkering with Music with Jussi Mäkinen

This episode features Jussi Mäkinen, Chief Brand Officer of Varjo. He has 10 years experience in leading global product marketing, technology branding and user research at Nokia. He is the Previous brand director of Angry Birds and Vice President of Marketing for Rovio. This episode we’ll be journeying into the makings of an extraordinary marketing guru with a penchant to tinker with music and art. Our hosts will explore just what it means to build a ‘technology first’ company from the ground up...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 5

NVIDIA’s Holodeck, Exploring Omniverse and the Potential of Boundless XR with Greg Jones

This episode features Greg Jones, the senior manager of global business development for XR and product manager of CloudXR at NVIDIA. He was previously the associate director of a 200-person academic research institute at the University of Utah. Hosts Daniel Colaianni and Nick Rosa will be exploring the makings of Greg Jones as a leader in the XR field, the beginnings of NVIDIA Holodeck and the potential of Cloud XR.

Feb 19, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Then vs Now, XR Investment, & Launching HTC Vive with Alvin Wang Graylin

Starting his career in virtual reality over two decades ago, Alvin Wang Graylin has fast become one of the go-to experts in the immersive industry. As HTC’s China President, Alvin will be deep-diving into his career with hosts Daniel Colaianni and Nick Rosa, exploring what it means to be part of this industry, early wins, and his ambitions for the future.

Dec 04, 20201 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Star Wars, Galaxy's Edge & Working at Disney with Vicki Dobbs Beck

In this episode, we explore the legendary world of StarWars, the future of story-telling using XR and learn the secrets of working in Lucas Film and Disney from a seasoned veteran of the industry, Chief Executive of ILMxLAB, Vicki Dobbs Beck What is field of view? The world of immersive technology is always in a constant state of flux, continuously advancing with the rule book being written by the second. We’ve teamed up with Accenture XR to explore this wonderful world, with specialists from ac...

Oct 22, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Robots, Rockets & NASA, the new frontier of VR & AR with Marco Tempest

In the very first installment of Accenture XR’s Field of View, we speak to renowned creative technologist at NASA JPL, Marco tempest. Your hosts, Nicola Rosa, European XR Lead, and Global Head of Immersive Learning at Accenture and Daniel Colaianni, Chief Executive of AIXR come together to explore the very real case studies of using both Virtual & Augmented reality to take the work NASA has been doing to all new heights.

Oct 22, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Field of View Season 1 Trailer

The world of immersive technology is always in a constant state of flux, continuously advancing with the rule book being written by the second. We’ve teamed up with Accenture XR to explore this wonderful world, with specialists from across the world providing their insight and view on where we are heading next.

Jul 25, 202037 sec
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