Spatial Computing

A paradigm of computing in which digital content is rendered and interacted with in three-dimensional physical space, typically via head-worn augmented or mixed reality devices (e.g., HoloLens, Magic Leap, Apple Vision Pro, Snap Spectacles) that track head pose, hands, eyes, and surroundings. Spatial computing blends digital overlays with real environments, enabling hands-free, situated interactions for navigation, training, rehabilitation, and collaboration. Accessibility considerations are substantial: device weight and fit, field of view, reliance on hand gestures and voice, visual clarity for low-vision users, motion sensitivity, and the need for alternative input and output modalities all shape who can participate in spatial-computing experiences.