Meow Wolf and Niantic Spatial explore expansion of multimedia art with AR

Meow Wolf, known for its story worlds and immersive multimedia art, has partnered with Niantic Spatial to explore multimedia art with augmented reality.

They are working on a proof of concept to bring those worlds beyond the walls of physical exhibitions and into the world of AR.

Niantic Spatial is a geospatial AI company transforming how people and machines understand and interact with the physical world. Together, the two companies are exploring how location-based AR—powered by Niantic’s Visual Positioning System (VPS)—could unlock new ways for audiences to engage with Meow Wolf’s Universe in everyday environments.

Niantic Spatial is based on tech built for games like Ingress and Pokemon Go, but Niantic Spatial sold off its games like Pokemon Go to Scopely for $3.5 billion while keeping Ingress and its geospatial technology. The deal recently closed.

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