An unexpected partnership between industry behemoths Nvidia and Apple surfaced at Nvidia’s GTC 2024, signaling a big advancement in immersive technologies.
The partnership revolves around the integration of Nvidia’s Omniverse Cloud platform with Apple’s Vision Pro headset, unveiling new possibilities for designers and users alike.
Real-time Customization with Vision Pro
The cornerstone of this collaboration lies in the Omniverse Cloud APIs, which enable the streaming of Omniverse assets directly to Apple’s headset. While Omniverse itself doesn’t run on the Vision Pro, designers can seamlessly interact with 3D objects through the headset, courtesy of the Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) format.
In a compelling demonstration by Nissan, the Vision Pro showcased its capabilities by allowing users to customize aspects of a car’s design in real-time. From changing paint colors to adjusting trim, users can even explore the car’s interior using spatial awareness technology integrated into the Vision Pro.
While the implications for enterprise applications are evident, the collaboration also holds promise for consumers. Nvidia’s Graphics Delivery Network (GDN) facilitates the streaming of interactable 3D applications to the Vision Pro, highlighting its potential for both professional and personal use.
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Nvidia’s New APIs for Omniverse Cloud
Nvidia further unveiled five new APIs centered around Omniverse Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) cloud, offering support for ray-traced renders, modifying data, interactive scenes, tracking changes, and seamless connectivity across projects.
Although the current focus of Omniverse Cloud on the Vision Pro leans towards enterprise applications, the groundwork laid holds immense potential for future developments.
The Vision Pro, with its robust capabilities, combined with streaming technology, opens doors to high-quality, interactive 3D experiences that were previously unattainable on standalone devices.
As technology continues to advance, the collaboration between Nvidia and Apple underscores the growing convergence of hardware and cloud-based solutions, promising exciting possibilities for immersive experiences across various sectors.
With the foundations set, the future looks promising for the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology into our daily lives.
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