From iOS to Vision Pro: An AR Developer's Journey with Artyom Mihailovich

In this episode of the Amata World podcast, we speak with Artyom Mihailovich, an augmented reality and spatial computing engineer with over ten years of experience in iOS development, specialising in ARKit, Metal and RealityKit, Apple’s toolkit for XR experience on iOS. Artyom shares his journey into AR, starting with a drawing application for mental health patients and evolving into shader creation and consulting for companies integrating AR. He discusses his dream projects, including collaborations with Apple, and his passion for creating high-quality, VFX-like AR experiences. Artyom also touches on the current limitations of AI in AR development, his preference for native iOS development over cross-platform solutions like Unity, and his work on a B2B AR platform for real estate. Finally he offers advice for aspiring AR developers, emphasizing the importance of understanding 3D and matrices, and shares his hopes for the future of AR, focusing on improved quality and immersive experiences.Key takeawaysAugmented reality development is still a niche field where AI has limited capabilities, offering job security for skilled developers.Native iOS development provides superior AR experiences compared to cross-platform solutions like Unity, especially for complex applications.A strong foundation in 3D concepts, matrices, and shader programming is essential for aspiring AR/XR developers.The future of AR lies in creating high-quality, immersive experiences that blend seamlessly with the real world, driven by advancements in hardware and software.You can connect to Artyom on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artyommihailovichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artyom.mihailovichX: https://x.com/Qmff0NbsLUPji1WLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/artyom.mihailovichFollow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amataworldpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amataworldpodcastX: https://x.com/amataworldpod

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