From: mk_thisisit
Ryan Poźniak Daniels, at 22 years old, has played a significant role in advanced space technology, notably in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications for space exploration [00:00:22]. His work extends to collaborations with NASA and SpaceX, focusing on how these technologies can assist astronauts and educate the public about space.
Contributions to NASA Missions
Ryan led a research team that participated in a competition organized by NASA [01:11:45]. The objective was to invent a new type of augmented reality application interface for astronauts to use on the Moon [01:11:45].
Artemis Program Support
NASA is currently preparing the first human mission to the Moon since the historic Apollo mission, over 50 years ago [01:14:48]. Unlike previous missions that predominantly sent robots, this mission will involve human astronauts [01:14:48]. Ryan’s team was accepted by NASA to create and cooperate on this project [01:21:48].
Their work involves developing:
- Augmented reality glasses [01:31:05].
- A specially created interface for these glasses [01:31:05].
This technology will be integrated into astronaut helmets, allowing them to:
- Check vital parameters such as oxygen levels [01:47:04].
- Determine the proper direction for movement while walking on the Moon [01:47:04].
This project is described as “first of its kind” [01:39:13], and Ryan emphasizes its significance in advancing humanity’s progress in space exploration [01:39:13].
Collaboration with SpaceX
Ryan’s interest in space and space technology led him to cooperate with SpaceX [01:44:31]. He contributed to developing a virtual reality application designed to educate people about what it means to be an astronaut [01:49:10].
The application allows users to experience:
- The realities of space [01:50:04].
- The concept of colonizing other planets [01:50:04].
- How visits to the International Space Station occur [01:50:04].
This immersive experience, available through VR glasses, allows users to “magically move into space” [01:52:16] and practically experience being an astronaut [01:52:16]. Ryan believes that this technology is amazing, enabling people to explore space in a way that was once impossible [01:52:16].
Vision for Future Space Exploration
Ryan is a strong advocate for humanity’s future in space, believing that one day humans will explore and live on other planets, including Mars [01:18:27]. He sees augmented reality as a crucial tool for achieving this future [01:18:27].
[01:18:27] “I am a huge supporter of the fact that one day humanity will be able to explore and live on other planets. I think that in the future we will go to Mars to all planets and augmented reality will be a help in achieving what is”
He also notes that Artificial Intelligence is one of the most important methods that allow us to explore the Moon or other planets [01:06:50].