In this episode of the Voices of VR podcast, Tipita Srinivasan, co-founder of the Venture Reality Fund, shares his enthusiasm for Gaussian splats, a groundbreaking technology that enables the creation of photorealistic VR and AR content. He views Gaussian splats as a major leap forward, providing a more efficient and cost-effective method for producing high-quality 6DOF content compared to traditional approaches. The discussion also covers highlights from MetaConnect 2024, including the Meta Quest 3S, the Batman VR game, and the exciting potential of Meta's Ray-Ban glasses as a consumer AI platform. Srinivasan stresses the need for a variety of VR experiences—ranging from blockbuster titles to innovative indie games like Guerrilla Tag—to foster growth in the XR industry. He believes that the combination of Gaussian splats and large language models (LLMs) could unlock the door to a truly immersive and affordable "holodeck" experience.
