Spatial computing is currently in a blue ocean of business opportunities waiting for business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to start applying these technologies to generate value to society.
What is Spatial Computing?
Spatial computing is a term used to describe mixed reality, augmented reality and virtual reality technologies. The term was made popular with the recent launch of the Apple Vision Pro and is currently the umbrella term in the industry. Spatial computing enables users to interact with the digital world in a 3D medium similar to how we interact we the physical world, breaking down the barrier of the 2D screen.
What to Look for in a Development Company
Choosing the right development company is crucial for the success of any software development project. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Full Service
Spatial computing projects require a range of multidisciplinary skills to produce world-class software. This includes software engineers, technical artists, 3D modelers, and UI/UX designers, among others. Ensuring that the team can provide the full suite of services needed to develop an application is key to success.
2. Specialization
While some mobile and web software development companies have ventured into spatial computing due to the immense opportunities, it's important to recognize that spatial computing represents a paradigm shift in software development. The whole process of developing spatial computing differs significantly from traditional software development, requiring a team with specialized expertise.
3. Experience
Experience in this industry provides a synthesized understanding of the industry's evolution and future direction, which is essential for product decision making. Knowledge of current hardware capabilities and a vision for the industry's direction are key indicators of a company's ability to lead successful spatial computing projects.
Having worked full-time in the industry since 2016, here is our list of the top 10 spatial computing development companies, honoring our fellow industry peers.
Top 10 Spatial Computing Development Companies
1. Treeview
Treeview is a high-end boutique development studio that builds AR/VR products and solutions for enterprise clients. Founded in 2016 with a full focus in AR/VR software development , Treeview has collaborated with over 40 clients, establishing itself as one of the leading spatial computing development studios in the world.
Specialization: Enterprise
Pricing: $50 - $99 / hr
Founded: 2016
Location: New York City, Montevideo
Key Clients: Meta, Microsoft, ULTA Beauty, Medtronic, NEOM
2. Groovy Jones
Groove Jones is a creatively led technology company. They are best know for award-winning work in AI (Artificial intelligence), AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), ML (Machine Learning), WebGL, and Web 3.0 development for advertising and marketing, experiential activations, sales enablement, and enterprise training.
Specialization: Marketing
Pricing: $100 - $149 / hr
Founded: 2015
Location: Austin
Key Clients: Target, LG, Toyota
3. TriggerXR
Trigger XR is an XR agency that operates globally. They work with some of world’s biggest IPs to strategize, build and run cutting-edge AR, VR and immersive solutions across mobile and HMD. They push the limits of emerging technologies in service of stories brands want to tell and people want to hear.
Specialization: Marketing
Pricing: $100 - $149 / hr
Founded: 2010
Location: LA
Key Clients: 3M, Roche, Werfen
4. Next/Now
NEXT/NOW is a process-driven innovation agency specializing in experience design for visionary leaders intent on meaningfully shaping the future. The company uses creative vision, strategic thinking, and a lot of innovation to help brands adapt and thrive in this new mixed reality.
Specialization: Marketing
Pricing: $100 - $149 / hr
Founded: 2011
Location: Chicago
Key Clients: Cubs, Weber, Whirlpool
5. Areyes
Areyes is creative technology studio which focuses on the new formats of visual communication and builds unique digital experiences by using AR/VR. The team crafts playable Augmented Reality that ignite imagination.
Specialized: Marketing
Pricing: $50 - $99 / hr
Founded: 2019
Location: Ukraine
Key Clients: Sony Music, Red Bull, Lego
6. Live Animations
Live Animations specializes in the development of innovative marketing solutions with augmented reality for children's and family brands. They offer a range of effective marketing solutions: from the concept to the finished AR product.
Specialization: Marketing
Pricing: $50 - $99 / hr
Founded: 2014
Location: Ukraine
Key Clients: PPI, Auchan, Little Hippo
7. Takeaway Reality
TAR combines consulting and development in the AR/VR space to deliver a white-glove experience to our clients. They have created a variety of bespoke Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality experiences for well-known brands such as Microsoft and Ford.
Specialization: Metaverse Solutions
Pricing: $50 - $99 / hr
Founded: 2020
Location: Croatia
Key Clients: Microsoft, Ford
8. Sensorama
Sensorama specializes in the development of virtual and augmented reality applications, 3D modeling & animation, and 360 video production. They have delivered projects for real estate, industrial and energy sectors as well as for educational and art institutions.
Specialization: Training
Pricing: $50 - $99 / hr
Founded: 2017
Location: Ukraine
Key Clients: UNIT, Novarka, Megogo
9. 4Experience
4Experience is a VR studio and a VR team working together to achieve better results. The company’s central focus as VR/AR content developers is on designing and implementing solutions for businesses and institutions that yield measurable value. We understand that every organization has unique needs and challenges, so we prioritize understanding these intricacies right from our first interaction.
Specialization: Training
Pricing: $50 - $99 / hr
Founded: 2017
Location: Poland
Key Clients: Mayo Clinic, Cisco, Carrefour
10. FFFace
FFFACE.ME is an award-winning Innovation Tech Studio that integrates AR Filters & Mirrors, Digital Clothing, Virtual Influencers, Metaverse into the brand's marketing and PR communications.
Specialization: MobileAR
Pricing: Pricing: $100 - $149 / hr
Founded: 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Key Clients: Pepsi, Puma, Visa
Conclusion
It’s a great time to be building spatial computing software; the business opportunities are immense. Finding the right development company will be a key defining factor in the success of your project.
If you're in the enterprise sector looking for a world-class development team, let's schedule a meeting:
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