Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 19h

Mapping the future of cities starts here. 🌍

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie visited the Niantic Spatial office, then joined CEO John Hanke for a walk through Fisherman’s Wharf to see how geospatial AI and Niantic VPS help robots & AR glasses understand the real world.

2 3

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 1d

At the Kingdom Digital Twin Summit 2025 in Riyadh, Tory Smith, Director of Product Management, shared how we’re advancing Spatial AI through 3 pillars: 🧩 Reconstruct, 📍Localize, and 🧠 Understand — powering the next evolution of digital twins and real-world intelligence.

1

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 7d

Introducing PlaceIt3D — ICCV 2025, Honolulu 🌺

What feels natural for us — “put the lamp next to the sofa” or “move this character where it can’t be seen from the doorway” — is still one of the hardest challenges in AI.

Full paper and resources here: nianticlabs.github.io/placeit3d/

1 2

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 7d

🌐At AES 2025, we showcased solutions in reconstruction, localization & semantic understanding, launched new partnerships & live demos.

📱 We’re excited to share Scaniverse for Enterprise is coming soon!

👉 nianticspatial.com/contact

1

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 9d

“We have a running start at the problem,” said John Hanke, Niantic Spatial CEO.

Read @financialtimes.com's article on how AI groups are betting on world models in the race for ‘superintelligence.’

www.ft.com/content/ae1c... #paywall

1 11

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 14d

🥂 That’s a wrap on AES 2025!

✨3 days. Countless conversations. Inspiring demos. Endless energy.

🤝Huge thanks to our partner Sphere for showcasing spatial collaboration in enterprise.

🚀 Heading home from Dallas energized to keep pushing the boundaries of spatial intelligence.

4

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 16d

🔗 nianticspatial.com/blog/aes-2025

Join Niantic Spatial at the Augmented Enterprise Summit in Dallas | Niantic Spatial, Inc.

Join Niantic Spatial at the Augmented Enterprise Summit in Dallas from Sept 23–25, 2025. We will be showcasing spatial AI and XR for enterprise decision-makers tackling critical business challenges.

nianticspatial.com

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 16d

Day 1 at #AES2025 kicked off strong!

Thomas Gewecke, President & COO shared how geospatial AI powers enterprise growth. He also highlighted new & current partners: USCG, Meow Wolf, Snap Inc. & KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS.

Together, we’re building the future of spatial computing.

1 2

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 16d

🎉 At “Beyond The Strand,” celebrating 10 years of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (@KojiPro2015_EN), Hideo Kojima & Niantic Spatial CEO John Hanke made a surprise appearance.

🤝 They announced a partnership to to bring Kojima’s iconic storytelling into the real world.

🔗 www.nianticspatial.com/blog/kojima-...

1 7 21

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 17d

🚀AES 2025 starts tomorrow in Dallas, TX!

Niantic Spatial is bringing hands-on demos to showcase how spatial intelligence can accelerate your business.

👉 Learn more + book a 1:1 www.nianticspatial.com/events/augme...

#NianticSpatial #AugmentedEnterprise #AugmentedReality #AES2025

2 2

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 21d

🚀 Niantic Spatial is headed to AES 2025 with 3 epic sessions!

✨ Don’t miss these insights on powering enterprise growth, scaling operations faster, and building the living 3D map.

📍 Stop by Booth 508 for demos + book a meeting with our team.

👉 www.nianticspatial.com/events/augme...

1

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 23d

🤠 Going to #AugmentedEnterprise in Dallas?

Join Niantic Spatial President & COO, Thomas Gewecke, on Sept 23, 12:20 PM CT to learn about how we are "Powering Enterprise Growth with Spatial Intelligence."

👉 www.nianticspatial.com/events/augme...

2

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · 28d

🔍 The missing piece of AI? Spatial awareness of the real world.

🤖 In TechRadar, Niantic Spatial’s SVP of Engineering, Bobby Parikh shares why the next era of enterprise AI will be powered by spatial intelligence.

👉 Check it out: www.techradar.com/pro/why-ente...

1

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌍✨ At #G4C2025, the spotlight was on how games can spark social good.

🎮 Ashley Rosenbaum, Lead Animator of Peridot, shared a memory that shaped her game design experience.

💡One player’s story: while hospitalized, their Peridot brought comfort & joy.

👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBCP...

1 3

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Sep 9

Niantic Spatial 🤝Aechelon Technology partner to bring advanced 3D simulation + geospatial AI to USCG training.

🌍 Real-time, accurate models of mission zones boost awareness + safety for crews.

🚁 In rescue ops, every moment matters.

Learn more 👉 hubs.ly/Q03HkzNZ0

1

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚀 We’re heading to #RCONBoise25 from 9/30–10/2!

🎤 Catch Trista Pierce, GTM Business Development at Niantic Spatial sharing how people + machines connect with the physical world.

🌟 Meet our team + book meetings: go.nianticspatial.com/meetings/tri...?

🎟️ 10% off code: Niantic@RCONBoise25

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚀 Turn worksites into shared 3D spaces with Niantic Spatial + Sphere.

1️⃣ Create scans instantly
2️⃣ Collaborate in 3D
3️⃣ Execute with precision

No matter where you are—solve anywhere.

👉 Request a demo: www.nianticspatial.com/customers/sp...

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚀 New in SDK v3.15: beta support for Meta Quest 3!

📱→🥽 We are bringing Niantic Spatial’s VPS and other core spatial computing capabilities to fully immersive MR devices.

🔗 Get started: www.nianticspatial.com/docs/ardk/se...

#SpatialComputing #NianticSpatial #MetaQuest3 #AR #VPS #ComputerVision

1 1

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 25

Your blueprint for the future of enterprise remote and co-located collaboration is here.

From risk assessments in real-time to planning spaces together, Niantic Spatial’s SDK transforms how teams connect and work.

Download the playbook and demo apps today: www.nianticspatial.com/enterprise-s...

1

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 20

Niantic Spatial + Sphere are redefining enterprise collaboration 🌍✨

🔹 Real-time, cross-platform spatial environments
🔹 Virtual layouts that cut costs & speed planning
🔹 AI agents to guide technicians step-by-step 🚀

👉 Learn more: www.nianticspatial.com/blog/sphere-...

1 3

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 14

☀️ Every summer, interns from across the country join us to tackle everything from geospatial AI to VPS tech with some even returning full-time.

👏 Big cheers to the interns who keep us innovating!

#NianticSpatial #InternshipProgram #TechCareers

3

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚀Featured in @UploadVR — ICYMI, Niantic Spatial SDK v3.15 is here with Meta Quest 3 + 3S support!
📍 Outdoor VPS
🌍 Long-distance meshing
🧠 Semantic segmentation
🔗 www.uploadvr.com/niantic-spat...

#NianticSpatial, #SpatialComputing, #ComputerVision, #AI

1 2

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 8

✈️What’s a Must-See Travel Destination? Ask AI.

🤖At #AlignAI, our Head of Strategic Partnerships, Kit Gilbert, explored how AI and geospatial tech are changing travel.

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 7

🚀We're bringing Gaussian Splats to glTF with Khronos Group, Open Geospatial Consortium, Esri & Cesium.
This is how open standards win. Let’s build the future of 3D together.

🔗https://www.khronos.org/blog/khronos-ogc-and-geospatial-leaders-add-3d-gaussian-splats-to-the-gltf-asset-standard

1

Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 6

🚀 Niantic Spatial SDK v3.15 now supports Meta Quest 3 via the new Passthrough Camera API—bringing advanced AR capabilities like meshing, semantics, and VPS to one of the most accessible mixed reality headsets.

🔗 www.nianticspatial.com/blog/niantic...