Purdue and Apple Launch Spatial Computing Hub with Apple Vision Pro

• Purdue and Apple collaborate to establish a spatial computing hub, launching in Fall 2025.
• A new graduate certificate in spatial computing will be introduced within Purdue's existing master's program.

Purdue University will launch a new spatial computing hub in Fall 2025, developed in partnership with Apple and anchored by Apple Vision Pro. The hub will support research, education, and industry collaboration, focusing on semiconductors and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The initiative includes creating a new graduate certificate in spatial computing, integrated into Purdue’s Master of Science in software engineering and microelectronics. The university also plans additional credit and non-credit courses for technical and non-technical learners.

“We’re excited to offer programs that use Apple Vision Pro to foster a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in the emerging field of spatial computing, which will set up Purdue students to succeed in the future,” said Dimitrios Peroulis, Purdue senior vice president for partnerships and online, on the school's official blog.

Research teams at Purdue are already applying augmented reality and spatial tools in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, digital twins, pharmaceutical development, and nanotechnology. The hub will build on this work to enhance training and workforce development.

🌀 Tom's Take:

University programs are essential to shaping the next generation and giving them the skills they need to succeed. This collaboration between Purdue and Apple turns spatial computing into a core academic discipline, positioning the class of 2025 and beyond to lead in this next wave of computing.

Source: Purdue University Newsroom