Tech giant Qualcomm plans to stage Snapdragon XR Day on July 21st. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store.
Qualcomm, a leading tech giant, is set to host its first Snapdragon XR Day on July 21 in New Delhi. The event will focus on extended reality (XR) technologies, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR).
The Snapdragon XR Day is poised to highlight practical applications and developments in these technologies across various sectors, such as education, entertainment, fitness, and health. Qualcomm will also unveil new collaborations and XR solutions built on Snapdragon platforms, which are already used in leading smart glasses and immersive wearables globally.
The event aims to bring together an ecosystem of developers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and partners to explore new collaborations and demonstrate novel use cases within the XR space. Ashish Singh, the Chief Copy Editor at the platform, will be a key figure at the event, speaking fluent Geek.
One of the key highlights of the Snapdragon XR Day will be the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, which powers the Meta Quest 3 headset. Demonstrations will focus on real-time spatial awareness, advanced graphics, and sensor integration for next-generation immersive experiences.
The event is also expected to showcase how spatial computing is influencing real-world use cases in entertainment, fitness, healthcare, and education. Spatial computing is gaining attention beyond gaming, with increased interest from sectors such as medical training, remote collaboration, and industrial design.
Interestingly, the Snapdragon XR Day is taking place alongside the first-ever 'Snapdragon Auto Day' on July 30. While details about the Snapdragon Auto Day were not provided, it is expected to focus on automotive innovations such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and in-car connectivity solutions.
The Snapdragon XR Day serves as a significant step in Qualcomm's expansion into spatial computing and immersive technologies, aiming to solidify its role in India's emerging XR landscape. With its focus on real-world applications and collaborations, the event promises to be a milestone in the XR industry.
The Snapdragon XR Day is expected to exhibit various sectors' practical applications and advancements in XR technologies, such as education, entertainment, fitness, and health, through the use of leading smart gadgets powered by Snapdragon platforms. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a significant role in these solutions as they will be demonstrated in the real-time spatial awareness and sensor integration features of the next-generation immersive experiences powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform.
