Top 10 Extended Reality (XR) experts to follow
Rony Abovitz: Founder and former CEO of Magic Leap, Abovitz has been a prominent figure in the development of mixed reality headsets. Under his guidance, Magic Leap introduced cutting-edge hardware that sought to merge the physical and digital worlds.
Jessica Brillhart: Recognized for her pioneering work in virtual and augmented reality, Brillhart is the founder of Vrai Pictures, an immersive content studio. Her perspectives on XR storytelling have made significant impacts on narrative design in the medium.
Timoni West: As Director of XR Research at Unity Technologies, West leads teams responsible for building tools for spatial computing. Her insights into designing immersive, interactive 3D experiences are invaluable for XR developers.
Charlie Fink: A former Disney executive, Fink is now an XR consultant, speaker, and the author of “Charlie Fink’s Metaverse.” He offers a comprehensive view of the ongoing evolution in augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality.
Kent Bye: Known for his podcast, “Voices of VR,” Bye conducts deep dive interviews with XR professionals, providing listeners with a 360-degree view of the industry‘s current state and future trajectory.
Helen Papagiannis: Author of “Augmented Human,” Papagiannis has been working in the field of AR for over a decade. She explores how AR is changing every aspect of our lives and how we perceive the world.
Nonny de la Peña: Fondly called the “Godmother of Virtual Reality,” de la Peña has been instrumental in using VR for immersive journalism. Her company, Emblematic Group, creates VR experiences that place users in news events, enhancing empathy and understanding.
Jesse Schell: Founder of Schell Games and a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, Schell delves deep into the design and potential of virtual and augmented reality games, exploring their impact and reach.
Ben Lang: Co-founder of the Road to VR, a leading online publication dedicated to the XR industry, Lang’s insights and analyses offer a pulse on the latest trends, technologies, and applications in the XR realm.
Jeremy Bailenson: Founder of Stanford’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab, Bailenson has been exploring the intricacies of human behavior in virtual environments, providing profound insights into how XR impacts cognition, communication, and society at large.