The Rise of Spatial Intelligence
Spatial intelligence represents the next frontier in AI—systems that can understand and reason about the three-dimensional world as humans do.
What is Spatial Intelligence?
Spatial intelligence encompasses the ability to:
- Perceive 3D environments from sensor data
- Understand spatial relationships between objects
- Reason about physical interactions
- Navigate and manipulate the physical world
Enabling Technologies
Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF)
NeRF and related techniques allow AI systems to construct detailed 3D representations from 2D images, enabling applications from virtual reality to robotic manipulation.
Gaussian Splatting
This breakthrough technique enables real-time rendering of photorealistic 3D scenes, opening up new possibilities for gaming, simulation, and telepresence.
Foundation Models for 3D
Just as language models like GPT have transformed NLP, new foundation models are emerging for 3D understanding, trained on massive datasets of 3D content.
Applications Across Industries
Real Estate & Architecture
3D scanning and AI analysis are transforming property assessment, design, and construction planning.
Retail & E-commerce
Virtual try-on, 3D product visualization, and AR shopping experiences are becoming mainstream.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Digital twins and 3D simulation are enabling predictive maintenance and process optimization.
Our Investment Focus
At NicholasTec, we believe spatial intelligence will be as transformative as the mobile revolution. Our portfolio company SpatialAI is building the foundation for this future.