Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes a memory storing computer executable instructions for implementing a spatially aware computing scheme and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute the executable instructions. Executing the executable instructions causes the processor to access a three-dimensional (3D) spatial map that comprises a plurality of meshes to form a 3D digital representation of a physical environment, display the 3D spatial map in a Bird's Eye View orientation, and receive a manipulation to the 3D spatial map while displaying the 3D spatial map in the Bird's Eye View orientation.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes a memory storing computer executable instructions for implementing a spatially aware computing scheme; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute the executable instructions. Executing the executable instructions causes the processor to access a spatial augmentation layer (SAL) that includes augmented reality (AR) elements placed into an AR environment for a physical environment proximate to the apparatus, and display the AR elements on a display screen communicatively coupled to the apparatus, wherein at least some of the AR elements are elements placed into the AR environment by a user other than a user of the apparatus.

Abstract: In some examples, a method includes determining, via a user device, three-dimensional spatial data for a physical environment, determining a geographic location of the physical environment, assigning a Spatial Anchor in the physical environment, and creating a digital element in an augmented reality environment created based on the spatial data of the physical environment, the digital element located in the augmented reality environment relative to a position of the Spatial Anchor.