Spatial Areas: Boost impromptu conversations with proximity-based calling

Spatial Areas replicate the feeling of a real-life place where spatial video calling works. People close to each other can see and hear one another, while those further away cannot. This creates natural conversation dynamics where moving closer to someone starts a conversation, stepping away politely ends the interaction, and groups can form and dissolve organically.

All rooms in Cosmos come with shareable links that allow users and guests outside of Cosmos to join directly. For Spatial Areas, each link is unique to the specific user and brings guests to your location in the space.

How Spatial Areas work

In Spatial Areas, your avatar has a coloured box around it representing your proximity area. When your proximity area overlaps with someone else's, you automatically see and hear each other—just like being close enough to chat in real life.

Spatial Areas are ideal for:

• Networking: Create open spaces where people can mingle and connect freely
• Getting to know remote teams: Build connections with teammates in a natural, approachable setting
• Online learning: Enable students to move between groups and discussions organically
• Team socials: Host casual hangouts where conversations flow naturally
• Quick feedback: Walk over to a colleague's desk for an instant shoulder tap without scheduling a meeting
• Impromptu chats: Start spontaneous conversations as naturally as you would in an office

Perfect for common areas where multiple conversations may happen simultaneously and you want natural, proximity-based interactions just like in a real office.

Spatial Areas vs Meeting Rooms

Spatial Areas work like physical open spaces. People can only hear and see others when they're close to each other.

Meeting Rooms function like conference rooms where everyone sees and hears each other regardless of position—similar to a traditional video call on Google Meet or Zoom. Know more about Meeting Rooms from here

Use Spatial Areas when you want organic, walk-up interactions. Use Meeting Rooms when everyone needs to participate in one focused discussion.