Immersive Experience Platforms
Design next-generation XR platforms with spatial computing, real-time rendering, and multi-user virtual environments
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What are Immersive Experience Platforms?
Immersive experience platforms create compelling virtual and augmented reality environments that blur the lines between physical and digital worlds. These platforms combine advanced rendering engines, spatial computing, haptic feedback, and social interaction to deliver transformative experiences across gaming, training, collaboration, and entertainment.
Core Technologies:
- • Real-Time Rendering: 90-120fps 3D graphics with advanced lighting and shading
- • Spatial Computing: 6DOF tracking, SLAM, and environment understanding
- • Haptic Systems: Force feedback, tactile sensations, and spatial audio
- • Social VR/AR: Multi-user shared virtual spaces and presence systems
- • Content Pipeline: Authoring tools, asset optimization, and deployment systems
Interactive Immersive Platform Calculator
90 fps
80%
25 ms
500 users
70%
Immersive Experience Metrics
Experience Score:67/100
Immersion Quality:72/100
Max Concurrent Users:488
Assessment:
Needs Enhancement
Immersive Platform Architecture
Rendering Engine
High-performance 3D graphics and visual effects
- • Forward+ / Deferred rendering
- • Physically-based materials
- • Real-time ray tracing
- • Multi-resolution shading
Spatial Computing
Environment understanding and tracking
- • SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
- • 6DOF pose estimation
- • Occlusion handling
- • Anchor persistence
Interaction Systems
Multi-modal user input and feedback
- • Hand tracking and gestures
- • Eye tracking and gaze
- • Haptic feedback systems
- • Voice and spatial audio
Social Platform
Multi-user shared virtual experiences
- • Avatar systems and animation
- • Presence and awareness
- • Voice chat and spatial audio
- • Content sharing and collaboration
Content Pipeline
Asset creation, optimization, and delivery
- • 3D asset processing
- • Texture compression and streaming
- • Level-of-detail generation
- • CDN distribution
Platform Services
Backend infrastructure and analytics
- • User management and profiles
- • Session orchestration
- • Performance analytics
- • Cross-platform compatibility
Production Implementation
Immersive Platform Engine (Python)
# Immersive Experience Platform Implementation
import asyncio
import numpy as np
from typing import Dict, List, Tuple, Optional, Any
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from enum import Enum
import json
import threading
from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor
import cv2
class DeviceType(Enum):
VR_HEADSET = "vr_headset"
AR_GLASSES = "ar_glasses"
MOBILE_AR = "mobile_ar"
DESKTOP = "desktop"
HAPTIC_DEVICE = "haptic_device"
class ExperienceType(Enum):
GAMING = "gaming"
TRAINING = "training"
SOCIAL = "social"
COLLABORATION = "collaboration"
ENTERTAINMENT = "entertainment"
@dataclass
class SpatialPose:
position: Tuple[float, float, float] # x, y, z
rotation: Tuple[float, float, float, float] # quaternion
confidence: float
timestamp: datetime
@dataclass
class UserSession:
user_id: str
session_id: str
device_type: DeviceType
current_pose: SpatialPose
avatar_id: Optional[str] = None
capabilities: Dict[str, bool] = field(default_factory=dict)
network_quality: float = 1.0
last_update: datetime = field(default_factory=datetime.now)
@dataclass
class VirtualObject:
object_id: str
position: Tuple[float, float, float]
rotation: Tuple[float, float, float, float]
scale: Tuple[float, float, float]
mesh_id: str
material_id: str
physics_enabled: bool = False
interaction_enabled: bool = True
owner_user_id: Optional[str] = None
@dataclass
class RenderFrame:
frame_id: int
timestamp: datetime
objects: List[VirtualObject]
lighting_data: Dict
camera_pose: SpatialPose
user_id: str
target_fps: int = 90
class ImmersiveExperienceEngine:
"""Core engine for immersive XR experiences"""
def __init__(self, config: Dict):
self.config = config
self.active_sessions: Dict[str, UserSession] = {}
self.virtual_objects: Dict[str, VirtualObject] = {}
# Rendering and performance
self.target_fps = config.get('target_fps', 90)
self.frame_counter = 0
self.last_frame_time = datetime.now()
# Spatial computing
self.spatial_tracker = SpatialTrackingSystem()
self.environment_map = EnvironmentMap()
# Rendering system
self.render_engine = RenderingEngine(config.get('render_config', {}))
self.interaction_system = InteractionSystem()
# Social and networking
self.session_manager = SessionManager()
self.network_sync = NetworkSynchronizer()
# Performance monitoring
self.performance_metrics = PerformanceTracker()
# Threading for concurrent processing
self.executor = ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=config.get('workers', 8))
self.running = False
async def start_experience_session(
self,
user_id: str,
device_type: DeviceType,
experience_config: Dict
) -> UserSession:
"""Start a new immersive experience session"""
session_id = self.generate_session_id()
# Initialize user session
session = UserSession(
user_id=user_id,
session_id=session_id,
device_type=device_type,
current_pose=SpatialPose(
position=(0.0, 1.7, 0.0), # Average head height
rotation=(0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0), # Identity quaternion
confidence=1.0,
timestamp=datetime.now()
),
capabilities=self.get_device_capabilities(device_type),
network_quality=1.0
)
# Initialize spatial tracking for this session
await self.spatial_tracker.initialize_tracking(session_id, device_type)
# Set up rendering context
render_context = await self.render_engine.create_context(
session_id,
device_type,
experience_config
)
# Configure interaction systems
await self.interaction_system.setup_for_device(session_id, device_type)
# Add to active sessions
self.active_sessions[session_id] = session
# Start session processing loop
asyncio.create_task(self.session_processing_loop(session_id))
return session
async def session_processing_loop(self, session_id: str):
"""Main processing loop for an immersive session"""
session = self.active_sessions.get(session_id)
if not session:
return
frame_time = 1.0 / self.target_fps
while session_id in self.active_sessions:
loop_start = datetime.now()
try:
# Update spatial tracking
pose_update = await self.spatial_tracker.get_latest_pose(session_id)
if pose_update:
session.current_pose = pose_update
# Process interactions
interactions = await self.interaction_system.process_interactions(session_id)
# Update virtual objects based on interactions
await self.update_virtual_objects(session_id, interactions)
# Prepare render frame
render_frame = await self.prepare_render_frame(session)
# Render frame
await self.render_engine.render_frame(session_id, render_frame)
# Network synchronization with other users
await self.network_sync.sync_session_state(session)
# Update performance metrics
frame_time_ms = (datetime.now() - loop_start).total_seconds() * 1000
self.performance_metrics.record_frame_time(session_id, frame_time_ms)
# Maintain target frame rate
elapsed = (datetime.now() - loop_start).total_seconds()
if elapsed < frame_time:
await asyncio.sleep(frame_time - elapsed)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error in session processing loop: {e}")
await asyncio.sleep(0.01) # Prevent tight error loops
async def prepare_render_frame(self, session: UserSession) -> RenderFrame:
"""Prepare rendering frame with optimizations"""
# Get visible objects based on frustum culling
visible_objects = await self.get_visible_objects(
session.current_pose,
session.device_type
)
# Apply level-of-detail based on distance and device capabilities
optimized_objects = await self.apply_lod_optimization(
visible_objects,
session.current_pose,
session.device_type
)
# Prepare lighting data
lighting_data = await self.calculate_lighting(
session.current_pose.position,
visible_objects
)
render_frame = RenderFrame(
frame_id=self.frame_counter,
timestamp=datetime.now(),
objects=optimized_objects,
lighting_data=lighting_data,
camera_pose=session.current_pose,
user_id=session.user_id,
target_fps=self.target_fps
)
self.frame_counter += 1
return render_frame
async def get_visible_objects(
self,
camera_pose: SpatialPose,
device_type: DeviceType
) -> List[VirtualObject]:
"""Get objects visible from camera pose using frustum culling"""
# Get camera frustum parameters based on device
frustum_params = self.get_device_frustum(device_type)
visible_objects = []
camera_pos = np.array(camera_pose.position)
for obj_id, virtual_obj in self.virtual_objects.items():
obj_pos = np.array(virtual_obj.position)
# Simple distance check (in production, use proper frustum culling)
distance = np.linalg.norm(obj_pos - camera_pos)
if distance <= frustum_params['far_plane']:
# Check if object is within field of view (simplified)
if self.is_in_field_of_view(camera_pose, virtual_obj, frustum_params):
visible_objects.append(virtual_obj)
return visible_objects
def is_in_field_of_view(
self,
camera_pose: SpatialPose,
obj: VirtualObject,
frustum_params: Dict
) -> bool:
"""Check if object is within camera's field of view"""
# Simplified FOV check - in production use proper frustum testing
camera_pos = np.array(camera_pose.position)
obj_pos = np.array(obj.position)
# Vector from camera to object
to_object = obj_pos - camera_pos
to_object_normalized = to_object / np.linalg.norm(to_object)
# Camera forward vector (simplified - assumes looking down -Z axis)
camera_forward = np.array([0, 0, -1])
# Check angle
dot_product = np.dot(camera_forward, to_object_normalized)
fov_radians = frustum_params['fov_degrees'] * np.pi / 180
min_dot = np.cos(fov_radians / 2)
return dot_product >= min_dot
async def apply_lod_optimization(
self,
objects: List[VirtualObject],
camera_pose: SpatialPose,
device_type: DeviceType
) -> List[VirtualObject]:
"""Apply level-of-detail optimization based on distance and device"""
optimized_objects = []
camera_pos = np.array(camera_pose.position)
device_performance = self.get_device_performance_level(device_type)
for obj in objects:
obj_pos = np.array(obj.position)
distance = np.linalg.norm(obj_pos - camera_pos)
# Determine LOD level
lod_level = self.calculate_lod_level(distance, device_performance)
# Create optimized version of object
optimized_obj = VirtualObject(
object_id=obj.object_id,
position=obj.position,
rotation=obj.rotation,
scale=obj.scale,
mesh_id=f"{obj.mesh_id}_lod{lod_level}",
material_id=f"{obj.material_id}_lod{lod_level}",
physics_enabled=obj.physics_enabled and lod_level <= 2, # Disable physics for distant objects
interaction_enabled=obj.interaction_enabled and distance <= 10.0, # Interaction distance limit
owner_user_id=obj.owner_user_id
)
optimized_objects.append(optimized_obj)
return optimized_objects
def calculate_lod_level(self, distance: float, device_performance: float) -> int:
"""Calculate appropriate level of detail"""
# Base LOD on distance and device capability
base_lod = 0
if distance > 50:
base_lod = 4 # Lowest detail
elif distance > 25:
base_lod = 3
elif distance > 10:
base_lod = 2
elif distance > 5:
base_lod = 1
else:
base_lod = 0 # Highest detail
# Adjust based on device performance
if device_performance < 0.5: # Low-end device
base_lod = min(4, base_lod + 2)
elif device_performance < 0.7: # Mid-range device
base_lod = min(4, base_lod + 1)
return base_lod
async def calculate_lighting(
self,
camera_position: Tuple[float, float, float],
visible_objects: List[VirtualObject]
) -> Dict:
"""Calculate lighting data for the scene"""
# Simplified lighting calculation
lighting_data = {
'ambient_color': [0.2, 0.2, 0.3, 1.0], # RGBA
'directional_lights': [
{
'direction': [-0.5, -1.0, -0.3],
'color': [1.0, 0.9, 0.8, 1.0],
'intensity': 1.0
}
],
'point_lights': [],
'spot_lights': []
}
# Add dynamic point lights from objects that emit light
for obj in visible_objects:
if obj.material_id.endswith('_emissive'):
lighting_data['point_lights'].append({
'position': obj.position,
'color': [1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0],
'intensity': 2.0,
'range': 10.0
})
return lighting_data
async def update_virtual_objects(
self,
session_id: str,
interactions: List[Dict]
):
"""Update virtual objects based on user interactions"""
for interaction in interactions:
interaction_type = interaction.get('type')
if interaction_type == 'grab':
await self.handle_grab_interaction(session_id, interaction)
elif interaction_type == 'release':
await self.handle_release_interaction(session_id, interaction)
elif interaction_type == 'gesture':
await self.handle_gesture_interaction(session_id, interaction)
elif interaction_type == 'voice_command':
await self.handle_voice_command(session_id, interaction)
async def handle_grab_interaction(self, session_id: str, interaction: Dict):
"""Handle object grabbing interaction"""
object_id = interaction.get('target_object_id')
if object_id and object_id in self.virtual_objects:
virtual_obj = self.virtual_objects[object_id]
# Check if object can be grabbed
if virtual_obj.interaction_enabled:
# Mark as grabbed by this user
virtual_obj.owner_user_id = self.active_sessions[session_id].user_id
# Update object position to hand position
hand_pose = interaction.get('hand_pose')
if hand_pose:
virtual_obj.position = hand_pose['position']
virtual_obj.rotation = hand_pose['rotation']
def get_device_capabilities(self, device_type: DeviceType) -> Dict[str, bool]:
"""Get capabilities for different device types"""
capabilities = {
DeviceType.VR_HEADSET: {
'hand_tracking': True,
'eye_tracking': True,
'spatial_audio': True,
'haptic_feedback': True,
'room_scale': True,
'high_refresh_rate': True
},
DeviceType.AR_GLASSES: {
'hand_tracking': True,
'eye_tracking': True,
'spatial_audio': True,
'haptic_feedback': False,
'room_scale': True,
'high_refresh_rate': False
},
DeviceType.MOBILE_AR: {
'hand_tracking': False,
'eye_tracking': False,
'spatial_audio': False,
'haptic_feedback': True,
'room_scale': False,
'high_refresh_rate': False
},
DeviceType.DESKTOP: {
'hand_tracking': False,
'eye_tracking': False,
'spatial_audio': True,
'haptic_feedback': False,
'room_scale': False,
'high_refresh_rate': True
}
}
return capabilities.get(device_type, {})
def get_device_frustum(self, device_type: DeviceType) -> Dict:
"""Get rendering frustum parameters for device"""
frustum_configs = {
DeviceType.VR_HEADSET: {
'fov_degrees': 110,
'near_plane': 0.1,
'far_plane': 1000.0,
'aspect_ratio': 1.0
},
DeviceType.AR_GLASSES: {
'fov_degrees': 45,
'near_plane': 0.1,
'far_plane': 100.0,
'aspect_ratio': 16.0/9.0
},
DeviceType.MOBILE_AR: {
'fov_degrees': 60,
'near_plane': 0.1,
'far_plane': 50.0,
'aspect_ratio': 16.0/9.0
},
DeviceType.DESKTOP: {
'fov_degrees': 75,
'near_plane': 0.1,
'far_plane': 1000.0,
'aspect_ratio': 16.0/9.0
}
}
return frustum_configs.get(device_type, frustum_configs[DeviceType.DESKTOP])
def get_device_performance_level(self, device_type: DeviceType) -> float:
"""Get normalized performance level (0.0 to 1.0)"""
performance_levels = {
DeviceType.VR_HEADSET: 1.0, # High-end
DeviceType.AR_GLASSES: 0.7, # Mid-high
DeviceType.MOBILE_AR: 0.3, # Low-mid
DeviceType.DESKTOP: 0.9 # High
}
return performance_levels.get(device_type, 0.5)
def generate_session_id(self) -> str:
"""Generate unique session ID"""
import uuid
return str(uuid.uuid4())
async def end_session(self, session_id: str):
"""Clean up and end a session"""
if session_id in self.active_sessions:
session = self.active_sessions[session_id]
# Clean up spatial tracking
await self.spatial_tracker.cleanup_tracking(session_id)
# Clean up rendering context
await self.render_engine.destroy_context(session_id)
# Clean up interactions
await self.interaction_system.cleanup_session(session_id)
# Remove from active sessions
del self.active_sessions[session_id]
print(f"Session {session_id} ended for user {session.user_id}")
class SpatialTrackingSystem:
"""Handle spatial tracking and SLAM"""
def __init__(self):
self.tracking_sessions: Dict[str, Dict] = {}
self.slam_engines: Dict[str, Any] = {} # Placeholder for SLAM implementations
async def initialize_tracking(self, session_id: str, device_type: DeviceType):
"""Initialize spatial tracking for a session"""
tracking_config = {
'tracking_frequency': 120 if device_type == DeviceType.VR_HEADSET else 60,
'slam_enabled': device_type in [DeviceType.VR_HEADSET, DeviceType.AR_GLASSES],
'imu_fusion': True,
'visual_tracking': device_type != DeviceType.DESKTOP
}
self.tracking_sessions[session_id] = {
'config': tracking_config,
'last_pose': None,
'tracking_quality': 1.0,
'environment_map': {}
}
# Initialize SLAM if supported
if tracking_config['slam_enabled']:
await self.initialize_slam(session_id)
async def initialize_slam(self, session_id: str):
"""Initialize SLAM system for spatial tracking"""
# Placeholder for SLAM initialization
# In production, integrate with ORB-SLAM, OpenVSLAM, or similar
self.slam_engines[session_id] = {
'keyframes': [],
'map_points': [],
'tracking_state': 'initialized'
}
async def get_latest_pose(self, session_id: str) -> Optional[SpatialPose]:
"""Get the latest tracked pose for a session"""
if session_id not in self.tracking_sessions:
return None
# Simulate pose tracking - in production, get from actual tracking hardware
current_time = datetime.now()
# Create simulated pose with some movement
import random
pose = SpatialPose(
position=(
random.uniform(-1, 1) * 0.1, # Small random movement
1.7 + random.uniform(-1, 1) * 0.05, # Head height with variation
random.uniform(-1, 1) * 0.1
),
rotation=(0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0), # Identity quaternion
confidence=0.95,
timestamp=current_time
)
self.tracking_sessions[session_id]['last_pose'] = pose
return pose
async def cleanup_tracking(self, session_id: str):
"""Clean up tracking resources"""
if session_id in self.tracking_sessions:
del self.tracking_sessions[session_id]
if session_id in self.slam_engines:
del self.slam_engines[session_id]
class RenderingEngine:
"""High-performance rendering system"""
def __init__(self, config: Dict):
self.config = config
self.render_contexts: Dict[str, Dict] = {}
self.shader_cache: Dict[str, Any] = {}
self.texture_cache: Dict[str, Any] = {}
self.mesh_cache: Dict[str, Any] = {}
async def create_context(
self,
session_id: str,
device_type: DeviceType,
experience_config: Dict
) -> Dict:
"""Create rendering context for session"""
context = {
'device_type': device_type,
'render_target_count': 2 if device_type == DeviceType.VR_HEADSET else 1,
'resolution': self.get_target_resolution(device_type),
'anti_aliasing': experience_config.get('anti_aliasing', True),
'shadows_enabled': experience_config.get('shadows', True),
'post_processing': experience_config.get('post_processing', True)
}
self.render_contexts[session_id] = context
return context
def get_target_resolution(self, device_type: DeviceType) -> Tuple[int, int]:
"""Get target rendering resolution for device"""
resolutions = {
DeviceType.VR_HEADSET: (2160, 1200), # Per eye
DeviceType.AR_GLASSES: (1920, 1080),
DeviceType.MOBILE_AR: (1280, 720),
DeviceType.DESKTOP: (1920, 1080)
}
return resolutions.get(device_type, (1920, 1080))
async def render_frame(self, session_id: str, render_frame: RenderFrame):
"""Render a frame for the session"""
context = self.render_contexts.get(session_id)
if not context:
return
# Simulate rendering process
render_start = datetime.now()
# Render pipeline steps:
# 1. Geometry pass
await self.render_geometry_pass(render_frame, context)
# 2. Lighting pass
await self.render_lighting_pass(render_frame, context)
# 3. Post-processing
if context['post_processing']:
await self.render_post_processing(render_frame, context)
# 4. Present frame
await self.present_frame(session_id, render_frame)
render_time = (datetime.now() - render_start).total_seconds() * 1000
# Track rendering performance
if render_time > (1000.0 / render_frame.target_fps) * 0.8: # 80% of frame budget
print(f"Frame rendering took {render_time:.1f}ms (target: {1000.0/render_frame.target_fps:.1f}ms)")
async def render_geometry_pass(self, render_frame: RenderFrame, context: Dict):
"""Render geometry pass"""
# Simulate geometry rendering
await asyncio.sleep(0.001) # 1ms simulation
async def render_lighting_pass(self, render_frame: RenderFrame, context: Dict):
"""Render lighting pass"""
# Simulate lighting calculations
await asyncio.sleep(0.002) # 2ms simulation
async def render_post_processing(self, render_frame: RenderFrame, context: Dict):
"""Apply post-processing effects"""
# Simulate post-processing
await asyncio.sleep(0.001) # 1ms simulation
async def present_frame(self, session_id: str, render_frame: RenderFrame):
"""Present rendered frame to display"""
# Simulate frame presentation
pass
async def destroy_context(self, session_id: str):
"""Clean up rendering context"""
if session_id in self.render_contexts:
del self.render_contexts[session_id]
class InteractionSystem:
"""Handle user interactions and input"""
def __init__(self):
self.interaction_handlers: Dict[str, Dict] = {}
self.gesture_recognizers: Dict[str, Any] = {}
async def setup_for_device(self, session_id: str, device_type: DeviceType):
"""Set up interaction handling for device"""
handlers = {
'hand_tracking': device_type in [DeviceType.VR_HEADSET, DeviceType.AR_GLASSES],
'eye_tracking': device_type == DeviceType.VR_HEADSET,
'controller_input': device_type in [DeviceType.VR_HEADSET, DeviceType.DESKTOP],
'touch_input': device_type == DeviceType.MOBILE_AR,
'voice_commands': True
}
self.interaction_handlers[session_id] = handlers
async def process_interactions(self, session_id: str) -> List[Dict]:
"""Process all interactions for a session"""
interactions = []
handlers = self.interaction_handlers.get(session_id, {})
# Simulate different types of interactions
if handlers.get('hand_tracking'):
hand_interactions = await self.process_hand_tracking(session_id)
interactions.extend(hand_interactions)
if handlers.get('eye_tracking'):
eye_interactions = await self.process_eye_tracking(session_id)
interactions.extend(eye_interactions)
if handlers.get('voice_commands'):
voice_interactions = await self.process_voice_commands(session_id)
interactions.extend(voice_interactions)
return interactions
async def process_hand_tracking(self, session_id: str) -> List[Dict]:
"""Process hand tracking interactions"""
# Simulate hand tracking data
interactions = []
# Example: Detect grab gesture
import random
if random.random() < 0.01: # 1% chance per frame
interactions.append({
'type': 'grab',
'hand': 'right',
'hand_pose': {
'position': (0.3, 1.2, -0.5),
'rotation': (0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0)
},
'target_object_id': 'cube_001', # Example object
'confidence': 0.9
})
return interactions
async def process_eye_tracking(self, session_id: str) -> List[Dict]:
"""Process eye tracking interactions"""
interactions = []
# Example: Eye gaze interaction
import random
if random.random() < 0.05: # 5% chance per frame
interactions.append({
'type': 'eye_gaze',
'gaze_direction': (0.0, 0.0, -1.0),
'fixation_duration': 0.5,
'target_object_id': 'button_001',
'confidence': 0.8
})
return interactions
async def process_voice_commands(self, session_id: str) -> List[Dict]:
"""Process voice command interactions"""
interactions = []
# Simulate voice command detection
import random
if random.random() < 0.001: # 0.1% chance per frame
interactions.append({
'type': 'voice_command',
'command': 'create cube',
'confidence': 0.85,
'language': 'en-US'
})
return interactions
async def cleanup_session(self, session_id: str):
"""Clean up interaction handling"""
if session_id in self.interaction_handlers:
del self.interaction_handlers[session_id]
class PerformanceTracker:
"""Track and analyze performance metrics"""
def __init__(self):
self.frame_times: Dict[str, List[float]] = {}
self.session_metrics: Dict[str, Dict] = {}
def record_frame_time(self, session_id: str, frame_time_ms: float):
"""Record frame rendering time"""
if session_id not in self.frame_times:
self.frame_times[session_id] = []
self.frame_times[session_id].append(frame_time_ms)
# Keep only recent frame times (last 1000 frames)
if len(self.frame_times[session_id]) > 1000:
self.frame_times[session_id] = self.frame_times[session_id][-1000:]
def get_performance_stats(self, session_id: str) -> Dict:
"""Get performance statistics for session"""
if session_id not in self.frame_times or not self.frame_times[session_id]:
return {}
frame_times = self.frame_times[session_id]
return {
'average_frame_time': sum(frame_times) / len(frame_times),
'min_frame_time': min(frame_times),
'max_frame_time': max(frame_times),
'frame_count': len(frame_times),
'95th_percentile': sorted(frame_times)[int(len(frame_times) * 0.95)],
'dropped_frames': len([t for t in frame_times if t > 16.67]) # Assuming 60fps target
}
# Supporting classes (simplified placeholders)
class EnvironmentMap:
def __init__(self):
self.spatial_anchors = {}
self.occlusion_mesh = {}
class SessionManager:
def __init__(self):
self.active_sessions = {}
class NetworkSynchronizer:
def __init__(self):
pass
async def sync_session_state(self, session: UserSession):
# Placeholder for network synchronization
pass
XR Interaction Framework (TypeScript)
// Extended Reality Interaction Framework
interface XRDevice {
type: 'vr' | 'ar' | 'mobile' | 'desktop';
capabilities: DeviceCapabilities;
displayInfo: DisplayConfiguration;
trackingInfo: TrackingConfiguration;
}
interface DeviceCapabilities {
handTracking: boolean;
eyeTracking: boolean;
spatialAudio: boolean;
hapticFeedback: boolean;
roomScale: boolean;
passthrough: boolean; // AR capability
}
interface SpatialInteraction {
type: 'grab' | 'point' | 'gesture' | 'voice' | 'gaze';
position: Vector3;
direction: Vector3;
confidence: number;
timestamp: number;
userId: string;
}
interface XRSession {
sessionId: string;
userId: string;
device: XRDevice;
spatialAnchors: Map<string, SpatialAnchor>;
currentPose: Pose;
interactionState: InteractionState;
}
class ImmersiveExperienceFramework {
private sessions: Map<string, XRSession> = new Map();
private spatialCompute: SpatialComputingEngine;
private renderEngine: XRRenderingEngine;
private interactionEngine: InteractionEngine;
private socialSystem: SocialXRSystem;
constructor(config: XRConfiguration) {
this.spatialCompute = new SpatialComputingEngine(config.spatial);
this.renderEngine = new XRRenderingEngine(config.rendering);
this.interactionEngine = new InteractionEngine(config.interaction);
this.socialSystem = new SocialXRSystem(config.social);
}
async createSession(
userId: string,
deviceInfo: XRDevice
): Promise<XRSession> {
const sessionId = this.generateSessionId();
// Initialize spatial tracking
await this.spatialCompute.initializeTracking(sessionId, deviceInfo);
// Set up rendering context
const renderContext = await this.renderEngine.createContext(
sessionId,
deviceInfo
);
// Configure interactions
await this.interactionEngine.setupDevice(sessionId, deviceInfo);
// Create session
const session: XRSession = {
sessionId,
userId,
device: deviceInfo,
spatialAnchors: new Map(),
currentPose: this.getDefaultPose(),
interactionState: this.createInteractionState()
};
this.sessions.set(sessionId, session);
// Start session update loop
this.startSessionLoop(sessionId);
return session;
}
private async startSessionLoop(sessionId: string): Promise<void> {
const session = this.sessions.get(sessionId);
if (!session) return;
const targetFrameTime = 1000 / this.getTargetFrameRate(session.device);
while (this.sessions.has(sessionId)) {
const frameStart = performance.now();
try {
// Update spatial tracking
await this.updateSpatialTracking(session);
// Process interactions
const interactions = await this.processInteractions(session);
// Update world state
await this.updateWorldState(session, interactions);
// Render frame
await this.renderFrame(session);
// Maintain frame rate
const elapsed = performance.now() - frameStart;
const remaining = targetFrameTime - elapsed;
if (remaining > 0) {
await this.sleep(remaining);
} else {
console.warn(`Frame overrun: ${elapsed.toFixed(2)}ms`);
}
} catch (error) {
console.error('Session loop error:', error);
await this.sleep(16); // Fallback frame time
}
}
}
private async updateSpatialTracking(session: XRSession): Promise<void> {
// Get latest pose from tracking system
const pose = await this.spatialCompute.getCurrentPose(session.sessionId);
if (pose) {
session.currentPose = pose;
}
// Update spatial anchors
await this.updateSpatialAnchors(session);
// Environmental understanding
await this.updateEnvironmentMapping(session);
}
private async processInteractions(
session: XRSession
): Promise<SpatialInteraction[]> {
const interactions: SpatialInteraction[] = [];
// Hand tracking interactions
if (session.device.capabilities.handTracking) {
const handInteractions = await this.processHandTracking(session);
interactions.push(...handInteractions);
}
// Eye tracking interactions
if (session.device.capabilities.eyeTracking) {
const eyeInteractions = await this.processEyeTracking(session);
interactions.push(...eyeInteractions);
}
// Voice interactions
const voiceInteractions = await this.processVoiceCommands(session);
interactions.push(...voiceInteractions);
// Controller interactions
const controllerInteractions = await this.processControllerInput(session);
interactions.push(...controllerInteractions);
return interactions;
}
private async processHandTracking(
session: XRSession
): Promise<SpatialInteraction[]> {
// Get hand tracking data
const handData = await this.getHandTrackingData(session.sessionId);
if (!handData) return [];
const interactions: SpatialInteraction[] = [];
// Detect grab gestures
for (const hand of ['left', 'right']) {
const handInfo = handData[hand];
if (!handInfo) continue;
// Check for grab gesture
if (this.isGrabGesture(handInfo)) {
interactions.push({
type: 'grab',
position: handInfo.palmPosition,
direction: handInfo.palmNormal,
confidence: handInfo.confidence,
timestamp: performance.now(),
userId: session.userId
});
}
// Check for pointing gesture
if (this.isPointingGesture(handInfo)) {
interactions.push({
type: 'point',
position: handInfo.indexTip,
direction: handInfo.pointingDirection,
confidence: handInfo.confidence,
timestamp: performance.now(),
userId: session.userId
});
}
}
return interactions;
}
private async processEyeTracking(
session: XRSession
): Promise<SpatialInteraction[]> {
const eyeData = await this.getEyeTrackingData(session.sessionId);
if (!eyeData) return [];
const interactions: SpatialInteraction[] = [];
// Gaze interaction
if (eyeData.gazeConfidence > 0.8) {
interactions.push({
type: 'gaze',
position: eyeData.gazeOrigin,
direction: eyeData.gazeDirection,
confidence: eyeData.gazeConfidence,
timestamp: performance.now(),
userId: session.userId
});
}
return interactions;
}
private async updateWorldState(
session: XRSession,
interactions: SpatialInteraction[]
): Promise<void> {
// Process each interaction
for (const interaction of interactions) {
await this.handleInteraction(session, interaction);
}
// Update physics simulation
await this.updatePhysics(session);
// Update social presence
await this.socialSystem.updateUserPresence(session);
}
private async handleInteraction(
session: XRSession,
interaction: SpatialInteraction
): Promise<void> {
switch (interaction.type) {
case 'grab':
await this.handleGrabInteraction(session, interaction);
break;
case 'point':
await this.handlePointInteraction(session, interaction);
break;
case 'gesture':
await this.handleGestureInteraction(session, interaction);
break;
case 'voice':
await this.handleVoiceInteraction(session, interaction);
break;
case 'gaze':
await this.handleGazeInteraction(session, interaction);
break;
}
}
private async renderFrame(session: XRSession): Promise<void> {
// Get visible objects with frustum culling
const visibleObjects = await this.getVisibleObjects(session);
// Apply level-of-detail optimization
const optimizedObjects = this.applyLODOptimization(
visibleObjects,
session.currentPose.position,
session.device
);
// Render frame
await this.renderEngine.renderFrame({
sessionId: session.sessionId,
pose: session.currentPose,
objects: optimizedObjects,
lighting: await this.calculateLighting(session),
effects: await this.getActiveEffects(session)
});
// Apply post-processing
if (session.device.capabilities.passthrough) {
await this.renderEngine.compositeWithPassthrough(session.sessionId);
}
}
// Spatial Computing Engine
private async updateSpatialAnchors(session: XRSession): Promise<void> {
// Update existing anchors
for (const [anchorId, anchor] of session.spatialAnchors) {
const updated = await this.spatialCompute.trackAnchor(anchorId);
if (updated) {
session.spatialAnchors.set(anchorId, updated);
}
}
// Detect new anchors
const newAnchors = await this.spatialCompute.detectNewAnchors(
session.sessionId
);
for (const anchor of newAnchors) {
session.spatialAnchors.set(anchor.id, anchor);
}
}
private applyLODOptimization(
objects: VirtualObject[],
viewerPosition: Vector3,
device: XRDevice
): VirtualObject[] {
const devicePerformance = this.getDevicePerformance(device);
return objects.map(obj => {
const distance = this.calculateDistance(obj.position, viewerPosition);
const lodLevel = this.calculateLODLevel(distance, devicePerformance);
return {
...obj,
meshLOD: lodLevel,
textureLOD: lodLevel,
shadowCasting: lodLevel <= 2,
physicsSim: lodLevel === 0 && distance < 5
};
});
}
private async calculateLighting(session: XRSession): Promise<LightingData> {
const lightingData: LightingData = {
ambientColor: [0.2, 0.2, 0.3, 1.0],
directionalLights: [],
pointLights: [],
environmentProbe: null
};
// Add main directional light
lightingData.directionalLights.push({
direction: [-0.3, -0.8, -0.5],
color: [1.0, 0.9, 0.8, 1.0],
intensity: 1.0,
castShadows: true
});
// For AR, blend with real-world lighting
if (session.device.type === 'ar') {
const realWorldLighting = await this.estimateRealWorldLighting(session);
lightingData.ambientColor = this.blendColors(
lightingData.ambientColor,
realWorldLighting.ambient,
0.7 // 70% real world influence
);
}
return lightingData;
}
// Social XR System
private async initializeSocialFeatures(session: XRSession): Promise<void> {
// Set up avatar system
await this.socialSystem.createAvatar(session.userId, {
appearancePrefs: await this.getUserAvatarPrefs(session.userId),
deviceCapabilities: session.device.capabilities
});
// Join social spaces if applicable
const socialSpaces = await this.getSocialSpacesForUser(session.userId);
for (const space of socialSpaces) {
await this.socialSystem.joinSpace(session.sessionId, space.id);
}
}
// Performance optimization
private getTargetFrameRate(device: XRDevice): number {
switch (device.type) {
case 'vr': return 90; // VR needs high frame rate
case 'ar': return 60; // AR can be slightly lower
case 'mobile': return 60;
case 'desktop': return 60;
default: return 60;
}
}
private getDevicePerformance(device: XRDevice): number {
// Return normalized performance level (0.0 to 1.0)
const performanceLevels = {
'vr': 1.0, // High-end VR headsets
'ar': 0.8, // AR glasses
'mobile': 0.4, // Mobile AR
'desktop': 0.9 // Desktop systems
};
return performanceLevels[device.type] || 0.5;
}
// Utility methods
private generateSessionId(): string {
return `xr_${Date.now()}_${Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 9)}`;
}
private sleep(ms: number): Promise<void> {
return new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, ms));
}
private calculateDistance(pos1: Vector3, pos2: Vector3): number {
const dx = pos1.x - pos2.x;
const dy = pos1.y - pos2.y;
const dz = pos1.z - pos2.z;
return Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy + dz * dz);
}
private calculateLODLevel(distance: number, performance: number): number {
let lodLevel = 0;
if (distance > 50) lodLevel = 4;
else if (distance > 25) lodLevel = 3;
else if (distance > 10) lodLevel = 2;
else if (distance > 5) lodLevel = 1;
// Adjust for device performance
if (performance < 0.5) lodLevel = Math.min(4, lodLevel + 2);
else if (performance < 0.7) lodLevel = Math.min(4, lodLevel + 1);
return lodLevel;
}
async destroy(): Promise<void> {
// Clean up all sessions
for (const [sessionId] of this.sessions) {
await this.destroySession(sessionId);
}
// Clean up engines
await this.spatialCompute.destroy();
await this.renderEngine.destroy();
await this.interactionEngine.destroy();
await this.socialSystem.destroy();
}
private async destroySession(sessionId: string): Promise<void> {
const session = this.sessions.get(sessionId);
if (!session) return;
// Clean up spatial tracking
await this.spatialCompute.cleanupSession(sessionId);
// Clean up rendering
await this.renderEngine.destroyContext(sessionId);
// Clean up interactions
await this.interactionEngine.cleanupSession(sessionId);
// Remove from social systems
await this.socialSystem.removeUser(session.userId);
this.sessions.delete(sessionId);
}
}
// Supporting interfaces and types
interface Vector3 {
x: number;
y: number;
z: number;
}
interface Quaternion {
x: number;
y: number;
z: number;
w: number;
}
interface Pose {
position: Vector3;
rotation: Quaternion;
}
interface VirtualObject {
id: string;
position: Vector3;
rotation: Quaternion;
scale: Vector3;
meshLOD: number;
textureLOD: number;
shadowCasting: boolean;
physicsSim: boolean;
}
interface LightingData {
ambientColor: [number, number, number, number];
directionalLights: DirectionalLight[];
pointLights: PointLight[];
environmentProbe: any;
}
interface DirectionalLight {
direction: [number, number, number];
color: [number, number, number, number];
intensity: number;
castShadows: boolean;
}
Real-World Examples
Meta Horizon Workrooms
- • Scale: 50+ users in shared virtual meeting spaces
- • Features: Hand tracking, spatial audio, and desktop integration
- • Performance: 90fps with sub-20ms latency for natural interaction
- • Innovation: Mixed reality whiteboarding and collaboration tools
Microsoft Mesh Platform
- • Cross-Platform: VR, AR, mobile, and desktop compatibility
- • Scale: Enterprise-grade multi-user experiences
- • Integration: Microsoft 365 and Teams ecosystem
- • Features: Holoportation and spatial anchoring
NVIDIA Omniverse
- • Technology: Real-time ray tracing and physics simulation
- • Collaboration: Multi-user content creation in 3D
- • Scale: Professional 3D workflows with cloud rendering
- • Innovation: USD-based universal scene description
VRChat Social Platform
- • Scale: 25,000+ concurrent users across virtual worlds
- • Content: User-generated worlds and avatar systems
- • Interaction: Full-body tracking and gesture recognition
- • Platform: VR and desktop cross-platform social experiences
Immersive Experience Best Practices
✅ Do
- •Maintain consistent 90+ FPS with sub-20ms motion-to-photon latency for VR comfort
- •Implement robust spatial tracking with multi-sensor fusion and SLAM technology
- •Design adaptive quality systems that scale across different device capabilities
- •Use natural interaction paradigms with hand tracking, eye tracking, and voice commands
- •Implement comprehensive safety features including guardian systems and comfort settings
❌ Don't
- •Ignore motion sickness prevention - inconsistent frame rates cause user discomfort
- •Overcomplicate user interfaces - spatial UI should be intuitive and ergonomic
- •Neglect cross-platform compatibility - users expect seamless experiences across devices
- •Underestimate network requirements - multiplayer XR needs low latency and high bandwidth
- •Skip accessibility considerations - immersive experiences must be inclusive and adaptable
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