The Next Computer? Your Glasses - Android XR Platform

Overview

Explore the future of extended reality as Shahram Izadi demonstrates Google's Android XR platform, showing how smart glasses could integrate AI to summarize books, translate languages, and enhance everyday life.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Extended Reality (XR)
Definition and components of XR
Overview of current XR technologies and trends
• The Android XR Platform
Introduction to Google's Android XR platform
Architecture and key features
Comparison with other XR platforms
• Smart Glasses as the Next Computing Platform
Evolution and potential of smart glasses
Hardware specifications and design considerations
Real-world applications and case studies
• Integration of AI with XR
Role of AI in enhancing XR experiences
Techniques for AI integration into XR environments
• AI-powered Book Summarization
Overview of Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Techniques for text analysis and summarization
Implementation on the Android XR platform
• Language Translation in XR
Machine translation technologies
Real-time language translation with smart glasses
Challenges and future developments
• Enhancing Everyday Life with XR and AI
Use cases in education, healthcare, and more
Context-aware computing and personalized experiences
Privacy and ethical considerations
• Development Tools and Frameworks
Android SDK and XR development tools
Key libraries and frameworks for XR applications
• Hands-On Projects and Labs
Project 1: Developing a book summary app for smart glasses
Project 2: Creating a real-time translation application
Project 3: Designing a personal assistant using AI and XR
• Future Directions and Innovations in XR
Emerging technologies and research areas
Predictions and challenges for the future of XR
• Course Review and Final Project Presentation
Recap of key concepts and technologies
Presentation of student projects and innovations

Subjects

Programming