AI Workflows for XR Developers
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Preston Platt, CTO and founder of Rock Paper Reality, joins the show to share how his team pushes the limits of #XR development by blending #AI workflows with rapid prototyping. With more than 16 years of experience in 3D modelling, animation, and spatial computing, Preston has built AR and MR projects for mobile, #smartglasses, and headsets like the Apple Vision Pro. In this conversation, he explains how his studio embraces AI to accelerate code and asset generation, the role of generalists in creative teams, and why open XR remains critical for cross-platform development. He also reflects on the challenges of AI-driven characters, latency in NPC interactions, and the tradeoffs between artistry and automation. Listeners will gain insights into emerging workflows, platform adoption, and the future of shared immersive experiences across devices.
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🔗 Website: https://rockpaperreality.com/
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
3:04 About Rock Paper Reality
4:31 AI as a Creative Partner
5:57 The Power of Generalists
7:27 Where AI Succeeds and Fails
9:47 AI for 3D Artists
11:36 Rapid Prototyping with AI
13:30 Building and Learning Fast
16:09 Balancing Work and Creativity
18:19 Artistry in the Age of AI
20:34 Testing AI Characters
23:38 Making NPCs Feel Natural
25:35 Designing Better AI Interaction
29:00 Inside Rock Paper Reality’s Pipeline
33:14 Building for Vision Pro
35:40 The Long Play in XR
38:07 Future of Android XR
40:45 Shared Experiences and Open XR
43:32 What Comes Next for XR