This episode will feature Tiago Falk, the Scientific Head of the Multisensory/multimodal Signal Analysis and Enhancement Lab (MuSAE Lab) and Professor at the University of Quebec’s National Institute of Scientific Research in Montreal, Canada. Tiago and our hosts tackle questions surrounding the use of signal processing to increase AI intelligence, while discussing the ethics of bio-tech in the Metaverse, real-time human factors measurements in XR, and the effects of multisensory experiences on multimodal biosignals. In addition, the conversation explores the ‘internet of senses’, which has been described as the ‘Metaverse on Steroids’.

In this episode, our hosts will talk to Matthieu Lorrain, the Head of Creative for Google Immersive Partnerships and an NYC-based executive creative director that specializes in Next-Gen experiences and product innovation. Matthieu is also the co-founder of fAke Artists, a creative collective exploring the future of post-reality experiences. Matthieu and our hosts will take us on an action-packed journey through his beginnings as VJ (Video-Jockey), his digital media experience through to his interests in Augmented Reality, and building a true fan experience with Disney and Lucasfilm. They will also traverse the landscape of the Metaverse and what it means to build an open system that can power the Metaverse?

This episode will feature Prof. Mark Billinghurst of Empathic Computing Lab, he has 25 years of experience in the VR space and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in human-computer interface technology, particularly in the area of Augmented Reality. Our hosts asked Mark about his work in ‘Wearable Computing’ and the idea of these interfaces addressing the idea of what is possible when you merge ubiquitous computing and communications on the body. They explore what is possible with more empathetic computing and Mark’s work at the University of Australia developing sensors and tech to measure brain activity and how to unite people and make collaboration and connections with people more effectively.

This episode will feature Nikk Mitchell, a Kenyan-born Canadian VR veteran in China. Founder and CEO of FXG-VR, he also created and developed China’s first VR community website containing VR-themed media, developer resources, forums, and chat groups. Nikk managed one of the first VR communities in the country, from which a number of successful VR companies (including Ximmerse, KAT VR, and VRplay) were formed. The first iteration of this website, oculus-china.com, was purchased by Facebook. Our hosts will ask Nikk about his early life and interests, his decision to drop out of Art School in Vancouver to move to China, and his growth as an entrepreneur, developer, and filmmaker. Along the way, Nikk shares his expert insight into the nuances of the Chinese XR marketplace before discussing the future possibilities afforded by XR technology.

Field of View is coming back. Bigger and better than before. Explore the wonderful world of Extended Reality with AIXR and Accenture, join us in this second season of Field of View where we'll be joined by the globe's most renowned innovators and pioneers. The rule book is being written and rewritten as we speak but we have all the insights you need on the makings of today's industry leaders and the future of the immersive industry. Coming soon to all popular Podcast platforms and YouTube.

Field of View simply won’t be complete without featuring one of the greatest Virtual Reality pioneers whose inventions paved the way for some of the biggest breakthroughs that made VR what it is today. Our final episode of season 1 features Thomas A. Furness III: American inventor, Professor, and Virtual Reality Pioneer based in Seattle, Washington. A true pioneer in human interface technology and the grandfather of Virtual Reality. Listen as we journey from the beginning of Tom’s career and the beginning of VR, his dreams of space and his time in the Airforce creating the Super Cockpit Program. We learn what it means to be a teacher and mentor to the XR leaders of today and just what his point of view is on the future of XR and where we’re heading to next? Join us for a very special season finale.

This episode features Faisal Galaria, CEO of Blippar the Augmented Reality company with over 25 years of experience leading and growing teams in some of the world’s most disruptive consumer technology companies including Spotify, Kayak and Skype. Our Field of View hosts will take listeners on a journey into Faisal’s history, from his time as a professional athlete and transferring that competitive athlete drive into his business ‘Blippar’, their AR ecosystem, products and professional services. Discover Faisal’s perspective on the future of augmented reality, extended reality and virtual reality and who will be the clear winner of the 4th wave of computing and technological innovation?

In episode 10 of Field of View, we spotlight Joseph Artuso, Director of Marketing & Business Developer at OpenBCI.Their bio-sensing systems can be used to sample electrical brain activity (EEG), muscle activity (EMG), heart rate (EKG) and much more. Is this the beginning of true human to computer interfacing? and what happens when you apply VR to the equation?

This episode features Katie Kelly, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft and Product Owner of AltspaceVR at Microsoft. Leading product decisions champions the community and sets the stage for how VR/AR is going to bring us closer together. Our hosts converse with Katie on the origin story of AltspaceVR before the acquisition by Microsoft and how Katie wanted to work in films but fell in love with XR. We discover how her non-traditional background made her the perfect Product Manager to lead the way for a more immersive community driven by her love of story-telling.

This episode features the origin story of YouTuber Nathaniël de Jong aka Nathie, a content creator for 12 years with more than 669K subscribers and has racked over 181 million views. Our hosts will ask the creator himself about all things VR and XR, his experiences as a content creator which includes taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of VR gaming, hardware, haptic suits and we’ll also explore the magic of VR across the commercial world. This special episode will take a closer look into the life of a popular content creator from their time in film school, streaming games and their outlook on the future of the industry.