Varun Siddaraju
XR + AI Researcher and Systems Thinker
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Kirkland, Washington, United States
Joined May 2026
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Summary
Human-centered XR + AI research: Varun positions his work at the boundary between spatial computing and adaptive AI, arguing for explainable, opt-in, and auditable adaptation in XR systems and developing frameworks to realize those properties. varuninnovates+1
Entrepreneurial product and program leadership in XR: He has held leadership and program management roles at VeeRuby and Ong Innovations, including CEO and director-level responsibilities, focusing on building XR products, services, and strategic programs. varuninnovates+2
Technical practitioner and author: As a co-author of a technical book on Windows mixed reality and a contributor to applied XR systems, he combines hands-on engineering with published instructional writing. springer+1
Systems thinking and applied research impact: He emphasizes systems-level constraints and architectures (e.g., Harmony, OpenSpatialAI) for trustworthy spatial intelligence and has described shipping numerous XR systems across domains. varuninnovates+1
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The State of XR in 2025: From Hype to Human-Centered Reality
October 1, 2025Long-form essay on the XR ecosystem in 2025 advocating for human-centered XR, the role of AI in XR, gaps in content and monetization, and the need for empathy-driven design.
Beginning Windows Mixed Reality Programming
January 1, 2021Second-edition technical book about developing for HoloLens 2 and Windows mixed reality devices; covers Unity development, spatial mapping, interactions (hand/eye/voice), and publishing.
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