The Web of Everything
Exponential technologies like AI, IoT, and autonomous systems are setting the stage for a new web to leap out from behind our screens and integrate seamlessly into the physical world.
The “Spatial Web” connects more than just information—it links physical spaces, devices, people, and AI agents through a common standard.
Any device—whether a phone, sensor, or autonomous vehicle—can instantly share data, knowledge, and skills. This real-time universal network enables businesses, individuals, and communities to grow smarter together.
The Spatial Web Standard
For the Spatial Web to reach its full potential, new standards are imperative to ensure that the diverse systems, devices, and environments connected through this network can seamlessly communicate and collaborate.
Without a common language, the web of everything remains fragmented, inefficient, and vulnerable.
That’s why the development of universal socio-technical standards is critical to ensuring that the Spatial Web delivers on its promise of security, interoperability, and collective intelligence.
The Spatial Web Foundation and the IEEE
The Spatial Web Foundation (SWF) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are collaborating on the development of socio-technical standards.
In the summer of 2024, the IEEE Working Group approved these global standards for AI, IoT, and robotic interoperability and governance.
Recognized by the IEEE as a public imperative, these standards are not mere upgrades; they are a complete reconstruction of the web’s foundational principles, ensuring that the Spatial Web serves humanity in a way that is safe, just, and equitable.
Interoperable, Safe, and Open for All
The Spatial Web isn’t owned by any one company or platform; it is designed to serve everyone equally.
Any technology using the Spatial Web standards works together seamlessly and safely.
When everything is connected, everything matters, which is why these standards ensure that every interaction, from the smallest data exchange to the most complex system integration, is secure and verified.
Be part of a brighter future where intelligence is everywhere, everything is connected, and everyone benefits. Join the Spatial Web working group today.
SWF Specification introduction
Download the introduction to The Spatial Web Protocol, Architecture and Governance specification which defines requirements for the interoperability and governance of cyber-physical systems at a global scale, including autonomous devices, applications, spatial content, and operations.
