How Microsoft Mesh Is Changing the Way We Connect

Could you picture stepping into an online meeting where you’re no longer confined to a screen? Instead of looking at a screen and seeing the people in the call on your desktop, you are surrounded by your colleagues who appear around you as avatars or holograms. And, you can collaborate live with team members from across the world as if you were all in the same room.

While this might sound like a scene from a science fiction movie, it is in fact reality and the ones that bring it to life are none other than Microsoft Mesh.

What exactly is Microsoft Mesh? 

Microsoft Mesh is a mixed reality platform that blends the physical and digital worlds and as the name suggests, it was developed by Microsoft. It was first introduced in 2021 and it combines AR and VR with holographic technology to create immersive environments that allow people to connect and collaborate in entirely virtual surroundings regardless of their physical location. From teaching, brainstorming with a team to hosting a global event, Mesh is now changing what’s possible in a hybrid digital world. Because of its compatibility across devices, it is also accessible to everyone. Microsoft Mesh is truly the future of connection.

Some Key Features of Microsoft Mesh

  • Holographic Presence – users can appear as avatars 3D character representations in the virtual space. Also, thanks to the spatial audio feature, the sound emitted in the 3D space will be consistent to the relative position of each participant.
  • Compatibility across devices – Mesh works across a range of devices such as HoloLens, VR headsets, PCs, tablets, and smartphones. This compatibility is what  makes it accessible to a wide audience.
  • Collaborative Experiences – Teams can work together in real time on 3D models, presentations, and projects.
  • Integration with Teams – for meetings of up to 16 people, participants can join the 3D space directly from a Teams meeting
  • Integration with Microsoft 365 Graph – a wide range of data can be shown inside the virtual space of Mesh as connections, documents and workflows transfer from a 2D to a 3D space.
  • Spatial Mapping – Mesh uses spatial mapping to align virtual objects with the real world
  • Persistent Virtual Spaces – Virtual environments and objects can remain in place, so collaborators can pick up where they left off in future sessions.

These are just some of the many features that Mesh provides that make it a wonderful tool and useful tool

Why is Mesh so relevant and how can it be used?

By blending physical environments with virtual ones, Mesh enables a remote collaboration that successfully mimics real life. They are now changing how people across the world work together and interact in mixed reality surroundings. It improves productivity by connecting people from different sides of the world in a sustainable manner without the need for travel.

Companies across various industries use Microsoft Mesh to create immersive work spaces to boost their productivity and collaboration. Here are just a few examples of what Mesh can do for various industries: 

Design – Mesh allows for employees to do collaborative design by visualizing and modifying 3D models in a virtual space. Teams can work on prototypes together and clients and stakeholders can explore designs as if they were physically present.

Manufacturing – Mesh can be used in product development where companies such as car manufacturers can collaborate in 3D prototypes and refine designs before the products are physically built. For the manufacturing industry, Mesh is also important for complex machinery training as it provides remote guidance and uses holographic overlays.

Training – Mesh facilitates learning by allowing simulations, collaborative projects and training in virtual environments that simulate real world scenarios.

Events – Mesh allows for organizers to host virtual conferences and meetups where participants can interact in a shared holographic space.

IT and Technology – Mesh makes hybrid work collaboration much better and tech companies can use it to enable remote teams to collaborate in lifelike virtual environments.

At Recreate, we help our clients with building their own interactive environment in Microsoft Mesh tailored to their audience and goals.

We can:

  1. Design and plan your 3D environment 
  2. Incorporate spatial anchors to designate fixed points for virtual objects 
  3. Integrate mesh features like holographic content, spatial sound, and avatars.
  4. Develop and test your environment to ensure that everything runs smoothly across different platforms

Want to create the 3D space of your dreams?

Recreate can help you elevate your workplace by building your own custom VR environments using Microsoft Mesh.  Whether it’s for collaboration, training or innovation, we craft virtual spaces that bring your vision to life.

Are you interested to see how we created stunning 3D spaces for our clients? Stay tuned as we share updates and dive into the exciting projects we’ve brought to life!

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