Spatial

                    By Paul Krupski, Shenandoah Duraideivamani, George Lee, and Kota Soda

VR Collaborative Workspace


Overview

Spatial is a virtual workspace that allows users to create lifelike avatars and work closely together sharing content and collaborating on white boards as if in an actual meeting room. 

Official Resources

Official Documentation: https://support.spatial.io/hc/en-us 

User Support: https://support.spatial.io/hc/en-us/requests/new

Main Website: https://spatial.io/ 

Usable Environments

File Formats:

System/Hardware Requirements:

Hardware Compatibility:

Integration of third party applications/services:

Avatars

Customizability: You can upload a photo scan of yourself to  make the avatar ultra-realistic.

Realness: The avatars are very real to the point where they look a little bit creepy (especially because the faces are a bit emotionless).

Arm Motions: Users can see other users arm motions. There are some other easter eggs where you can make a clapping motion, and generate a celebration animation (confetti, etc.). 

Software Performance

Data Visualization Summary

This software brings 3D objects videos, images, and documents into a collaborative VR realm. 

Screen Sharing

Overview: Users are able to share their current desktop view to the collaborative workspace within Spatial.

Required Skillset/Experience Level: None

Object Spawning, Manipulation

Overview: Users can spawn in objects such as notes, whiteboards, and internet tabs, and they are also able to move, scale, and lock these objects in place.

Required Skillset/Experience Level: None

Integration of Webcams

Overview: Users can join in on meetings that happen in Spatial through their webcams and mobile apps.

Required Skillset/Experience Level: None

Comparison Matrix Link

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18DTDzRxknVWDhmkgp8lihGuLLIU61k0qfe9PMBPiF9o/edit#gid=0 

Movement

Space (Non stationary/stationary environments):

Moving (Continuous movement/teleportation):