The 3D Podcast: Spatial Computing on AWS

Technology

Produced by: Jerry Tejada, AWS Solutions Architect

Dive into the cutting-edge world of spatial computing and Physical AI on "The 3D Podcast". Join AWS experts and customers as they unravel the technologies shaping our digital future, from digital twins and 3D streaming to how AI is learning to perceive, reason about, and interact with the physical world to power autonomous machines such as robots and vehicles. Discover evolving immersive technologies while learning how these innovations are revolutionizing industries and enterprises across AWS.

Our hosts offer a holistic view of spatial computing's importance, the rise of Physical AI, and their combined potential to transform various sectors and impact everyday life. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, industry professional, or simply curious about the future of digital and physical experiences, "The 3D Podcast" delivers engaging discussions and expert insights into the exciting world AWS is helping to build. Tune in and expand your understanding of the spatial dimension that's rapidly becoming our new reality!

This show will cover the following topics (and more):

Digital twins, Physical AI, 3D generative AI, 3D reconstruction techniques like gaussian splatting, real-time 3D streaming, simulation, robotics, spatial intelligence, data pipelines, virtual reality, augmented reality, edge operations, and industry GTM topics (i.e. Immersive Retail, Virtual Facilities, Enterprise Metaverse)

E1. Foundations of Spatial Computing: AWS Vision and Strategy

Dive into the foundations of spatial computing with AWS expert, Dan Cotting, as he reveals how businesses are moving beyond 2D to embrace immersive 3D/4D experiences. Discover AWS's strategy in building the foundational infrastructure and data layers that power spatial computing workloads, and learn why this technology is becoming essential across industries. This episode sets the stage for understanding how AWS is pioneering the next evolution of digital business, taking organizations from flat screens to immersive spatial experiences.

E2. The 3D Data Playbook: From Novice to Expert on Spatial Data Planes

From industrial design to gaming, from construction sites to defense systems - 3D data is everywhere, but managing it effectively has remained a persistent challenge. In this episode, AWS expert Kurt Scheuringer, Principal Prototyping Architect in Spatial Computing, takes us deep into the mechanics of 3D data, and reveals how spatial data planes are reshaping digital asset management.

Discover how the spatial data plane approach is breaking down long-standing barriers in 3D data management, while exploring the vast landscape of 3D data formats, from traditional CAD models and meshes to point clouds and cutting-edge Gaussian splats.

Join us as we unpack the technology that's democratizing 3D data and reshaping how industries collaborate in the spatial digital world.

E3. Digital Twins Explained: More Than Just a 3D Model

Step into the transformative world of digital twins with AWS expert, Pallavi Chari, as she demystifies one of technology's fastest-growing trends. From manufacturing floors to retail spaces, digital twins are revolutionizing how businesses operate, maintain assets, and train workers. But what exactly is a digital twin, and why is this market projected to explode from $25 billion to over $200 billion by 2030? In this episode, Pallavi breaks down the complex architecture of digital twins into digestible components, sharing real-world examples of how organizations are using this technology to slash product development times, optimize processes, and preserve crucial institutional knowledge. Whether you're new to the concept or already exploring implementation, you'll learn about common challenges, key success metrics, and practical approaches to building digital twins that deliver real business value. Discover why this isn't just another tech buzzword, but a transformational pattern that's reshaping how we bridge the physical and digital worlds.

E4. Exploring the Convergence of 3D and AI: Revolutionizing Digital Content Creation

In this episode, join AWS host Jerry Tejada and AWS expert guest Eric Cornwell as they dive deep into the transformative intersection of 3D technology and artificial intelligence. Explore how AI is revolutionizing 3D content creation, from automated asset generation to intelligent spatial analysis. Learn how businesses are overcoming traditional barriers in 3D content creation through AI-powered solutions, and discover the latest advancements in 3D generative AI, reconstruction, and physics-informed 3D generation.

The discussion covers the evolution of AI in spatial computing, examining real-world applications across industries—from e-commerce and manufacturing to architecture and entertainment. The conversation breaks down how AI predictions work with 3D data, the unique challenges of dimensional complexity, and how emerging technologies are making 3D content creation more accessible and efficient than ever before. They explore current industry use cases, AWS's approach to these challenges, and peek into the future of spatial computing.

Whether you are a developer, business leader, or technology enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into how AI is reshaping the future of 3D content creation and spatial computing.

E5. The ROI of Digital Twins with Treedis & AWS

In this episode, join AWS host Jerry Tejada and special guest Boaz Goldschmidt from Treedis as they dive deep into the transformative world of digital twins and connected worker technologies. As our first-ever AWS customer guest, Boaz takes listeners from the paper-driven factory floors of yesterday to the AI-powered industrial operations of tomorrow. Explore how digital twins are revolutionizing industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and commercial real estate by turning static 3D scans into living, operational assets that generate measurable ROI. Learn how businesses are overcoming traditional operational challenges—from costly downtime and knowledge retention issues to training inefficiencies and safety concerns—through digital twin solutions that deliver millions in savings.

The discussion covers the real-world ROI metrics that matter, examining everything from reducing factory downtime by 20% to slashing insurance premiums through improved safety training, preventing costly machinery installation mistakes through 3D planning, and cutting training time in half while improving outcomes. Boaz shares compelling stories from actual factory floors and facilities, breaking down how digital twins create "connected workers" who are linked to both critical data and each other. The conversation explores current applications across manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, and facilities management—the breakout sector for 2026. They also reveal exclusive first looks at Treedis's groundbreaking AI capabilities, including TAI Design for virtual staging and more.

Whether you are a manufacturing leader, facilities manager, operations director, or technology enthusiast interested in spatial computing, this episode offers valuable insights into how digital twins are moving from emerging technology to competitive necessity—and why 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for this industry.

E6. Immersive Retail: How AI & 3D are Reinventing Online Shopping with Threedium on AWS

In this episode, join AWS host Jerry Tejada and expert guest Dusan Odobasic, CTO and Chairman of Threedium, as they explore the cutting edge of immersive retail and 3D e-commerce experiences. From coding at age seven to leading one of the most innovative spatial computing platforms in retail, Dusan shares how Threedium has transformed online shopping for luxury powerhouses like Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Asics. Discover the complete journey from static product photography to fully interactive 3D experiences that customers can rotate, configure, and customize in real-time—all through a web browser. Learn how Threedium's unified workflow addresses the biggest challenges in web-based 3D, from achieving quality thresholds and custom shaders to asset management, analytics, and seamless integration with existing e-commerce platforms.

The discussion reveals exclusive details about Threedium's major product launch at the end of this month, featuring revolutionary AI capabilities that are reshaping the entire 3D workflow. Explore how AI-powered tools now enable users to generate 3D models from simple prompts or images, create professional marketing imagery by placing products in any environment, and even generate production-ready code for custom configurators through natural language. Dusan unveils Project Voice, a groundbreaking vocal interaction system that lets shoppers customize products entirely through voice commands—perfect for the emerging era of spatial computing and AR glasses. The conversation covers unique 3D analytics metrics like "scroll-to-convert" that reveal precisely how customers interact with products, plus real-world applications across fashion, luxury goods, consumer products, and beyond.

Whether you are an e-commerce leader, retail innovator, digital marketing director, brand manager, or technology enthusiast interested in spatial computing and the future of online shopping, this episode offers invaluable insights into how 3D experiences are transforming customer engagement and driving measurable results. Built on AWS and powered by eight years of innovation, Threedium is making immersive retail accessible to brands of all sizes—and 2026 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for 3D e-commerce.

E7. Physical AI: Teaching Machines to Act, Not Just Think

In this episode, join AWS host Jerry Tejada and expert guest David Randle, AWS Physical AI Worldwide Strategy Lead, as they explore the cutting edge of autonomous systems and the technology enabling AI to move beyond digital content into real-world action. With 19 years pioneering 3D technology—from pioneering real-time ray tracing for industrial design at Bunkspeed and SolidWorks to leading the spatial computing strategy at AWS—David shares how his five-year journey at AWS building spatial computing capabilities has led to this pivotal moment: the emergence of Physical AI. Discover how this technology enables autonomous systems to perceive, understand, and act in the physical world, transforming everything from manufacturing floors and smart buildings to emergency response systems and wearable devices. Learn about the complete Physical AI virtuous cycle—a six-stage blueprint connecting data capture, AI model training, digital twin simulation, and edge deployment that's addressing the biggest challenges in autonomous systems development, from multimodal data management and model tuning to secure deployment at scale.

The discussion reveals exclusive details about AWS's comprehensive approach to Physical AI, featuring the revolutionary virtuous cycle that creates two critical loops: a training loop living in the cloud for efficient model development and simulation, and an autonomy loop operating at the edge for real-time sensing and action. Explore emerging AI model types like World Foundation Models (WFMs) that generate synthetic environments, Vision-Language-Action models (VLAs) that drive robotic behavior, and Large Behavioral Models that predict hazards before they occur. The conversation covers real-world applications across automotive manufacturing, energy utilities, healthcare systems, and agriculture—all contributing to what's being called the autonomous economy, a multi-trillion dollar transformation already underway.

Whether you are a manufacturing executive, robotics engineer, digital transformation leader, IoT architect, or technology enthusiast interested in autonomous systems and the future of AI in the physical world, this episode offers invaluable insights into how Physical AI is reshaping industries and society. Built on AWS's secure infrastructure and powered by years of spatial computing innovation, AI is making the leap from generating content to taking action—and 2026 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for autonomous systems at scale.

Learn more by reading our AWS Blog: Physical AI: Building the Next Foundation in Autonomous Intelligence