#6 Untangling: XR with Robert Rice

Join hosts Alec and Jack on the Untangling Web3 podcast as they dive into the captivating world of Web3 and immersive technologies.

In this episode, they are joined by guest Robert Rice, an expert in AR, VR, and XR, who shares his remarkable journey from comic book store owner to trailblazer in virtual and augmented reality. Robert highlights the distinction between augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR), where MR seamlessly integrates 3D objects into the real world.

The conversation explores the metaverse's relation to MMO games, emphasizing the importance of social interactions and content creation in VR applications. Robert envisions a future where users engage with each other's avatars in a shared 3D digital twin space, overcoming boundaries and challenges of interoperability and hardware limitations.

Robert introduces Transmira, his company dedicated to advancing the metaverse through innovative solutions. Transmira's unique approach to monetizing the metaverse is shared, linking 3D objects in AR or VR to real-world items.

Gain insights into AR, VR, and XR technologies, the importance of social interactions, challenges of interoperability, and opportunities for growth. Discover Transmira's pioneering efforts and the empowering nature of Web3.

Untangling Web3 is brought to you by hosts Jack Davies and Alec Burns, produced by Emma Camilleri, and music by Daniel Paigge. Got a question or topic suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected].

Love what you're hearing? Show your support by becoming a subscriber and don't forget to leave us a stellar review.