Foreword: the Inception of Our New Spatial Reality: Immerse Or Die! xi -- Introduction: the Converging Frontiers of Ai And Spatial Computing xiii -- Setting the Stage xiv -- An AI Moment Unlike Any Other xv -- The Unforgettable Past: 1st Photo, 1st Movie, 1st Television xvi -- The Dawn of VR and AR xvii -- The Promise of Spatial Computing xviii -- The Imperative for Leaders xix -- What Is Spatial Computing? xxi -- Other Key Technologies Tied to Spatial Computing xxix -- Real- World Use Case Examples xxxi -- Who Are the Beneficiaries? xxxiii -- Why Good for Business? xxxv -- Part 1 The Business Relevance of AI- Driven Spatial Computing 1 -- 1 The AI Revolution: Transforming Today’s Business 3 -- From Aristotle to Today 3 -- Evolution of AI Applications and Technologies 5 -- Categories and Types of AI Software 5 -- NLP and Its Applications 6 -- CV and Its Role in AI 8 -- ML and dl and Their Relevance 10 -- GenAI and Its Creative Potential 12 -- CV and Spatial Computing 14 -- Understanding the Intersection of ML/DL and Spatial Computing 15 -- GenAI’s Role in Spatial Computing 17 -- Hardware Companies Leveraging AI 18 -- Software Companies with AI-Driven Solutions 20 -- AI-Driven Decision-Making in Spatial Computing 22 -- Business Benefits of AI in Spatial Computing 24 -- Enhanced Decision-Making with AI and Spatial Computing 28 -- A Look at the Regulatory Environment 29 -- Future Prospects and Preparation 30 -- Conclusions: Looking Ahead 30 -- 2 The Evolution of a New Era of Spatial Computing 33 -- Understanding the Foundations 33 -- From Science Fiction to Business Reality 34 -- How Spatial Computing Works 35 -- Beyond Conversation 38 -- Current Applications 42 -- Challenges and Opportunities 49 -- Conclusions 49 -- 3 The Symbiosis: Spatial Computing and AI 51 -- Overview of AI-Driven Spatial Applications 52 -- Business Benefits and Other Human Benefits 64 -- Future Trends in AI and Spatial Computing 69 -- Conclusions 72 -- Part 2 Leadership in the AI-Driven Era of Spatial Computing 75 -- 4 Pioneering Case Studies: Meet the Leaders at the Intersection 77 -- Big Tech at the Intersection of Spatial Computing and AI 77 -- Companies Using AR and AI 80 -- Autonomous Robots and Vehicles 82 -- AI for Design 84 -- Future Leaders of Spatial Computing 86 -- 5 Decision- Making and Leadership in the New Era 89 -- Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight as Key Skills 92 -- Spatial Computing Today 94 -- 1. Reassess 3D Needs and Accelerate Innovation 95 -- 2. Integrate AI with an Eye toward Spatial Computing 97 -- 3. Shift Your Focus from Web 2.0 Metrics 98 -- 4. Start to Plan for Sensory Design 99 -- 5. Reimage for a Spatial Context and Format 100 -- 6 The User Experience Revolution 101 -- A Brief History of User Experience Revolutions 101 -- How AI and Spatial Computing Redefine Customer Engagement 102 -- AI as Virtualization 103 -- Spatial Computing Is the Gateway to New Experiences 104 -- Customer Experience, User Experience, Employee Experience 106 -- AI-Driven Spatial Computing in CX, UX, and EX 108 -- Brand Experience 110 -- Part 3 Strategy, Implementation, and the Future 113 -- 7 Risks, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations 115 -- Risks 116 -- Challenges 119 -- Ethical Considerations 124 -- 8 Your Spatial Computing and AI Roadmap: From Strategy to Implementation and Beyond 131 -- Strategic Planning 132 -- Technology Selection and Integration 134 -- Implementation 135 -- Monitoring and Optimization 137 -- Compliance and Ethics 138 -- Risk Management 140 -- Reporting and Communication 142 -- Future Trends and Adaptation 143 -- Sustainability and Responsible AI 145 -- 9 Tomorrow and the Next Decade: Looking Ahead at What the Future Holds 147 -- Continued Integration with Daily Life 148 -- Enhanced UXs 150 -- Transformative Applications 151 -- Ethical and Regulatory Developments 153 -- Collaboration and Connectivity 154 -- Cultural and Social Impacts 156 -- Sustainability and Environmental Considerations 158 -- Conclusions: Embracing AI-Driven Spatial Computing 159 -- Notes 161 -- About the Authors 167 -- Acknowledgments 169 -- Index 171.