Earlier this year, Acer changed the game by bringing 3D back into relevancy with its SpatialLabs technology. Most people saw 3D implementation on consumer tech as quirky, and unique, but nonetheless too gimmicky for use in real life. That’s where Acer comes in. Here are the developments made on the tech so far.

The 3D tech being developed by Acer is marketed towards gamers. The Acer SpatialLabs Stereoscopic TrueGame 3D Experience allows users to turn any content into full-fledged three-dimensional media upon the click of a toggle. Unlike conventional iterations of the tech, it isn’t just 3D versions of 2D sprites; but actual images coming to life in full.

Now, developers creating applications for the platform are handed the keys to additional tools to let their imaginations run wild. The first addition is the Unity Plug-In. Acer hopes this will extend the 3D tech to fields beyond gaming, such as: healthcare, architecture, construction, medicine, and more. The Unity and Unreal plug-ins should work side-by-side to provide an unparalleled experience like never seen before.

The goal is for “more professional developers (to) take advantage (of) of the Unity plug-in’s existing tools and verticals to enhance their experiences and help present their models in their true 3D form on Acer SpatialLabs Pro Devices, without the need for specialized glasses.”

The next up is Acer SpatialLabs OpenXR runtime. The application is now compatible with OpenXR, opening up the system to other hardware solutions. By pushing Extended Reality (XR), the brand proudly boasts that this should empower 3D tools to bring forth more comprehensive experiences. The OpenXR runtime is also made available for Acer SpatialLabs Pro device users to utilize OpenXR-compatible applications such as AutoDesk VRED 2023, and Blender.

Lastly, the Acer SteamVR bridge is an innovation on the Virtual Reality side of things. Acer realizes that VR is now being used on a large-scale basis. This includes educational tours of museums, architectural house planning, and others. The Acer SpatialLabs SteamVR driver should make the conversion of traditional content into captivating VR imagery that helps you feel like you’re part of the scene.

SpatialLabs Pro device users may also leverage the Acer SteamVR Bridge with NVIDIA Omniverse to streamline workflows and broaden their viewing options for enhanced stereo 3D projection of complex graphics, visual effects, and simulations. With all these tools, VR is now more accessible than ever on both creator and consumer sides.