Apple Vision Pro could soon be much more useful for businesses around the world thanks to an update from Nvidia.
At its Nvidia GTC 2024 event today, the computing giant announced the launch of a new software framework, built on its own Omniverse Cloud APIs, that will make Apple's mixed reality device much more intuitive for industrial and enterprise use.
The new Omniverse Cloud APIs will integrate with Nvidia's Graphics Deliver Network (GDN), greatly streamlining the process of creating and generating 3D experiences to be viewable on an Apple Vision Pro device.
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Nvidia also showed a demonstration of how the technology will work, through a fully accurate, interactive digital twin of a car, streamed directly to an Apple Vision Pro device. This digital twin proved particularly useful for vehicle design and customization. through color and finish previews, to a virtual location within the finished vehicle before it goes into production.
Users can build fully interactive experiences through a single app available in SwiftUI and Apple's native Reality Kit, with Omniverse RTX Renderer streaming from GDN.
The company adds that because the platform is based on its Nvidia RTX Cloud offering, such renderings, edits, and more can be shared seamlessly on an Apple Vision Pro device, with updates displayed as they occur.
“Apple Vision Pro's innovative ultra-high-resolution displays, combined with the photorealistic rendering of OpenUSD content streamed from NVIDIA accelerated computing, open up an incredible opportunity for the advancement of immersive experiences,” added Mike Rockwell, vice president of Vision Products. Group. at Apple.
“Spatial computing will redefine the way designers and developers create engaging digital content, driving a new era of creativity and engagement.”
Nvidia says these demonstrations show the enormous potential of spatial computing for companies across multiple industries, offering greater customization but also reducing the need for real-world prototypes.
Designers could also use such APIs to create applications that allow them to see their 3D data like never before, creating more accurate and robust simulations that allow them to push the limits of what is possible. Factory operators could also create more comprehensive digital twins to detect problems before they occur, boosting productivity, and designers can offer unbridled customization and creativity.
“Apple Vision Pro is the first untethered device that allows enterprise customers to get their work done without compromises,” added Rev Lebaredian, vice president of simulation at Nvidia. “We look forward to giving our customers access to these amazing tools.”
