The Next Frontier of Artificial Intelligence
Most AI today is trapped in 2D. But the real world is 3D. To unlock robotics, immersive computing, and the path to AGI, AI must master space.
This is the Spatial Shift — a journey into the rise of Spatial Intelligence, where AI learns to see, understand, and act in the world as we do.
The future of AI doesn't just analyze pixels or tokens; it comprehends volumetric spaces, understands physical relationships, and navigates environments with human-like perception. This fundamental evolution will transform everything from robotics and automation to immersive experiences and human-computer interaction.
About the Author
David Fattal
David Fattal is the Co-Founder and CTO of Leia Inc., the leader in glasses-free 3D display technology for personal devices. At Leia, he has led the development of 3D switchable displays and real-time 2D-to-3D AI software, launching commercial products with Samsung, Acer, Lenovo, ZTE, and others.
He also spearheaded the creation of Immersity AI, Leia's web-based 2D-to-3D conversion platform, now used by over 4 million people worldwide. Prior to founding Leia, David spent nearly a decade at HP Labs working on quantum computing and nanophotonics.
His work led to the invention of lightfield backlighting, a breakthrough that made the cover of Nature and became the foundation for Leia's original 3D displays. He holds a PhD in Physics from Stanford University and a BS from École Polytechnique, with over 200 patents and recognition as a finalist for the European Inventor Award.
Why The Spatial Shift?
The Next Leap in AI
Gain forward-looking insights on how Spatial Intelligence represents the crucial evolution beyond language and 2D vision models. Understand the technical breakthroughs and fundamental shifts driving this transformation.
Real-World Product Lessons
Learn from first-hand experiences launching commercial 3D products with major manufacturers. Discover the practical challenges and solutions in bringing spatial technologies to consumers.
Vision for the Future
Explore how Spatial AI will fundamentally transform robotics, extended reality, and the path to artificial general intelligence. See the roadmap for technologies that will reshape how we interact with machines and digital content.
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