Sven Bliedung von der Heide explains the intricacies of 3D volumetric capture technology and its application in creating hyperrealistic digital humans, addressing the challenges in this process and the technology's future potential.

Alice Nardelli explores the integration of personality and emotional intelligence in social robotics, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize interactions and its implications for sectors like healthcare and education.

Giacomo Maccagni dives into the sophisticated AI techniques for recognizing and interpreting human emotions, the challenges of simulating these affects in real-time, and the contribution of AI to advancing emotion recognition technologies.

Javier Hernandez discusses the evolution of affective computing from its beginnings to its significant role today in improving emotional health through emotionally intelligent tools, highlighting exciting current applications and future prospects.

Explore the essence of Affective Computing, uncovering how it integrates emotional intelligence with computational technology. This introduction sets the stage for upcoming episodes and for understanding its potential to enhance empathetic connections between humans and machines.

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we're joined by Ben Porter of Meta to discuss the Metaverse's impact on the modern workplace. Ben shares insights on how Metaverse technologies enhance collaboration and efficiency in professional settings. We also explore the Quest 3's Mixed Reality pass-through features, examining their role in blending virtual and physical realities for business applications. This conversation offers a compelling look at the future of work, emphasizing the innovative...

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we dive into the Robotics Metaverse with Marc Theerman of Boston Dynamics and Leander Hille of Roboverse. Marc shares engaging examples of Boston Dynamics' robotic innovations, while Leander unveils the vision behind Roboverse and its collaborative ventures. Explore the upgraded Spot's industrial potentials with Marc and delve into the blend of teleoperations and VR interfaces in robotics with Leander. This discussion provides a thrilling glimpse into the...

In this insightful episode of Meta Minutes, we engage with Michael Cruz Cervera to unravel the intricacies of 3D capturing and its pivotal role in the burgeoning Metaverse. We delve into the critical aspect of content creation, particularly in 3D, which is instrumental in breathing life into Metaverse worlds. Michael elucidates how 3D capturing technologies like LiDAR and photogrammetry are playing a crucial role in this domain, also touching upon various apps that are leading the charge. The...

In this enlightening episode of Meta Minutes, we sit down with Grace Hsu, a Senior Product Manager at Magic Leap, to explore the expansive horizons of the Metaverse, AR, VR, and the newly released MRTK3. Grace shares her insightful perspective on what the Metaverse encapsulates and the untapped potential it holds. As we delve into the current gaps in XR, Grace provides a roadmap for aspiring developers keen on venturing into the realms of VR, AR, MR, and Metaverse app development, shedding...

In this exciting episode of Meta Minutes we chat with Sasha Padashifard about the buzzing world of the Metaverse and digital humans. Sasha breaks down what the Metaverse means to him and explores its potential. We dig into what a Digital Human is, and why looking and chatting like a real person is a big deal, especially for brands wanting to make engage better with their customers. We also chat about the tricky bits like identity theft, hiding behind fake profiles and technical challenges.

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we talk to Theodora Lau, a fintech and innovation expert and the author of The Metaverse Economy book. We discuss what the metaverse is and how it can create new economic opportunities and challenges. We also talk about her latest book and how it explains the metaverse economy for finance professionals. Tune in to learn more about the metaverse economy, web3 and how you can get ready for the future of finance.

In this episode of Meta Minutes we dive into a Metaverse world and talk to Carlos J. Ochoa Fernández, a XR and real-time 3D expert and the president of the VRARA Madrid Chapter. We explore what the metaverse is and how it can transform education and learning and we do this in a custom Metaverse world that Carlos and team built. We also discuss the similarities and differences between the metaverse and Second Life, and how history can inform and inspire the future of immersive technologies....

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we talk to Andy Fidel, a spatial networker, community builder, event organizer, consultant and content creator. We dive into what the metaverse is and how it can enable new forms of communication and collaboration across virtual and physical spaces. We also discuss the concept of spatial networking and how it can foster meaningful connections and interactions in the metaverse. Tune in to learn more about the social dynamics and opportunities of the metaverse,...

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we talk to Vesa Nopanen, a Microsoft MVP and the organizer of the Metaverse One conference. We explore what the metaverse is and why it matters for the future of work and collaboration. We also discuss the main challenges and opportunities for enterprises to adopt and leverage the metaverse, and how artificial intelligence can enhance and shape the metaverse experience. Vesa shares his vision and tips from his experience as a consultant and speaker on...

In this episode of Meta Minutes, we talk to Johanna Pirker, a professor, game developer, streamer and podcaster who is passionate about gaming and higher education. We discuss what the metaverse means to her, how gaming can enhance learning and creativity, and how artificial intelligence can transform game development. Tune in to learn more about the exciting intersection of gaming and education, and how you can get started with game development yourself.

In this episode, we talk to Emmanuel de Maistre, Co-founder and CEO of Scenario, about Generative AI for the Metaverse. We explore what the Metaverse means for him and how it can unlock new possibilities for immersive and interactive experiences. We also discuss what Generative AI is and why it’s not only a hype but really such a big enabler for the democratization of content creation. We learn about how his company Scenario is using Generative AI to create game assets that can be used for...

In this episode, we talk to Pouneh Kaufman, Group Product Manager in Microsoft Mesh and a leader in Enterprise Metaverse Collaboration, about Microsoft Mesh and Enterprise Metaverse Collaboration. We explore what the Metaverse means for her and how it can transform the way people work and learn together. We also discuss how Microsoft Mesh enables natural and immersive collaboration in mixed reality, with 3D avatars that represent people in a shared space. We learn about the main usage...

In this episode, we talk to Marc Pollefeys, Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich and Director of the Microsoft Mixed Reality and AI Lab in Zurich, about Computer Vision for the Real-World Metaverse. We explore what the Metaverse means for him and how it can enable new ways of interacting with the physical and virtual world. We also discuss how his group is working on Visual Positioning Systems (VPS) and Azure Spatial Anchors, which are technologies that allow users to anchor digital...

In this episode, we talk to Sarah Grimaldi, Executive Creative Director at Xister Reply and Professor at Istituto Europeo di Design, about Brand Engagement in the Metaverse. We explore what the Metaverse means for her and how it can create new possibilities for connecting with customers and audiences. We also discuss how web3 and NFTs can offer innovative ways for brands to engage with their fans and create value in the digital world. We learn about some examples of brands that are already...

In this episode, we talk to Eric Provencher, a staff research engineer at Unity and a lead developer of Unity’s XR Interaction Toolkit (XRI). We ask him about his views on the metaverse and explore some of the innovative interactions that XRI enables for VR and AR experiences. He explains what XRI is, why it’s useful and how to get started with it12. He also tells us about his passion for natural user interfaces (NUI) and hand tracking for VR/AR. He shares his insights on why hand tracking is...

In this episode, we talk to Claire Harrop, a senior associate at law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and an expert on data protection and technology law. We ask her about her views on the metaverse and discuss some of the legal challenges and regulation that the metaverse is facing for broader adoption in general and in particular with interoperability. She explains some of the issues that may arise in the metaverse such as avatar altercations, user data privacy and security, intellectual...

In this episode, we talk to Neil Trevett, the president of The Khronos Group, the chair of The Metaverse Standards Forum and VP at NVIDIA. We ask him about his views on the metaverse and explore some of the challenges that the metaverse is facing for broader adoption in general and in particular with interoperability. He explains what interoperability means for the metaverse and why it is important for creating an open and inclusive digital reality. He also tells us about The Metaverse...

In this episode, we talk to Joost van Schaik, a senior mixed reality developer and architect at Velicus and a Microsoft MVP. We ask him about his views on the metaverse. We also learn about his work on an innovative solution for medical first responder training using mixed reality. He explains the challenges with classic first responder training and how his solution is improving it by providing realistic scenarios, haptic feedback and smart adaptation. He also shares his thoughts on using VR...

In this episode, we talk to Joseph B Crosswhite, a pioneer and innovator in using VR and metaverse technologies for education in emerging markets. We ask him how he is solving the challenge of limited access to technology in these regions and how he plans to scale his impact. We also learn about his current focus markets and products, and how he leverages VR to create interactive and personalized learning experiences. Finally, we hear about his study with USAID on the effectiveness of VR...