Blockade Labs
Blockade Labs offers Skybox AI, a generative platform that turns text prompts into professional-grade 360° equirectangular images in as fast as 15 seconds. The platform supports exports up to 16k resolution in 32-bit HDRI, with an API and SDK for pipeline integration, including native Unity plugin support and direct exports to Blender and Unreal.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Creator / Creative Economy
- Augmented & Virtual Reality
- Software Only
- Gaming & eSports
- Developer Tools
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Creating high-quality 360° environments traditionally requires specialized 3D modeling skills, extensive manual labor, and costly asset libraries, making it difficult for studios and creators to produce immersive content at scale and speed.
Solution
Skybox AI provides a generative platform that turns text prompts into professional-grade 360° equirectangular images in as fast as 15 seconds. The platform supports exports up to 16k resolution in 32-bit HDRI, enabling use cases from VR training and AR entertainment to LED volume backplates and matte painting in virtual production pipelines. A proven API and comprehensive SDK allow integration into existing workflows, with native Unity plugin support and direct exports to Blender and Unreal. Additional tools include Remix for restyling scenes, Edit for adding or removing objects, and Image2Pano for converting real images into immersive 360° environments.
Target Audience
Primary customers include indie game studios, enterprise platforms, virtual production teams, retail and eCommerce companies, and educational institutions needing scalable 360° environment generation for immersive applications.
Features
- Fastest generation times at 15 seconds for production-ready environments
- Highest resolution standard at 16k with 32-bit HDRI exports for professional lighting and compositing
- API and SDK for pipeline integration, including native Unity plugin and MCP support
- Direct export to Blender and Unreal for seamless 3D workflow adoption
- Remix tool for reimagining scenes in different styles
- Edit tool for adding and removing objects from scenes
- Image2Pano tool for converting real images into 360° immersive content
- Powers spatial experiences across Quest, Vision Pro, and AndroidXR platforms