Mission of panospheric.com

Panospheric.com is a living archive and reference for the word panospheric — the term used to describe true full-sphere (360° × 180°) imaging, documented in late-1990s robotics and tele-exploration contexts. The mission is simple: document verifiable usage, preserve the meaning, and make the record easy to access for readers, editors, journalists, and lexicographers.

Who runs this site?

This project is curated by Chris Wild, a former Software Engineer with a background in Process Automation Technology and industry systems. After transitioning into the online SaaS development world, Chris later built 360×180 Virtual Spherical Panoramic VR tours for interactive “look around” experiences (real estate, vehicle interiors, and rotating object presentations), using the viewers and interactive formats of that era (including QuickTime and similar tools). Today, the focus is Fine Art Panorama Photography and high-resolution print work.

How “Panospheric” was born (in my own work)

The name Panospheric was originally chosen as a brand name for a spherical virtual tour business: a blend of “panorama” and “spherical,” matching the immersive promise of full-view imagery. After acquiring the domain and developing the branding, deeper research revealed that panospheric had already been used historically in robotics and exploration contexts. That discovery turned a practical brand name into a broader archival project: restoring and documenting the term’s public record.

Why focus on a single word?

Technical words often appear in specialized communities, then fade from mainstream visibility even when the underlying technology becomes common. Panospheric is a rare case: a term with documented technical usage and clear descriptive value, yet still not widely represented in modern general dictionaries. This site exists to keep the evidence organized and the meaning stable.

Our Mission and Future Goals

The primary focus of panospheric.com is to preserve the historical record and support broader recognition of the term panospheric in reputable references, lexicons, and dictionaries. The site functions as a curated archive: it gathers verifiable citations, presents them clearly, and keeps the meaning anchored to real usage.

Domain continuity: panospheric.com has been owned by Chris Wild since 2004-01-31, reflecting long-term stewardship rather than short-term positioning. The goal is not noise; it is permanence — ensuring the word’s meaning is defined and discoverable for future generations.

A Call for Collaboration

If you are a journalist, editor, or researcher working on immersive imaging, robotics history, or technical language, and you can help strengthen the public record of this term through reputable coverage or reference work, you’re invited to reach out. Responsible attention now helps keep the meaning intact for decades.

Contact: info@panospheric.com