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The Metaverse: A brave new world for industry
By Jennifer Mullen, Emerging Technology Solutions at Keysight T
echnology changes rapidly and subtly, making it difficult to recall when improvements occurred. The 2-dimensional (2D) Internet of Information’s
search, server and browser functionalities put encyclopaedic knowledge at our fingertips. Now, the 3-dimensional (3D) Internet of Value connects us to information, services and to each other in dynamic, interactive ways. It combines two technologies, the internet and 3D graphics, to allow users to communicate with other users and interact with features within that virtual space in real time. Through the 3D internet, the metaverse displays
interconnected services as virtual worlds to build organisational cohesion that defies time, distance and global disruption. This enables better decision-making by putting deep data insights at our fingertips and facilitates faster processes through automation and cloud-enabled access to critical information. The fully immersive experience envisioned for the
metaverse is enhanced through augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) technologies. These devices remove the avatar as an intermediary and allow users to virtually view anything themselves. AR, VR and XR give us eyes to experience the metaverse.
Through them, we explore a virtual representation of the physical world and the things in it. From societal and cultural elements to products and components to human systems, digital twins map the physical world in ways that can be viewed, manipulated and maintained digitally and then applied in the physical world. In many ways, the world we see through AR could be more accurate than the one we see without. This is because AR technology allows us to extend past what we are observing and glean contextual details or simulate scenarios that predict future events based on the inputs we provide. Not only do digital twins help streamline the design and
development of new products, but they are also invaluable in designing the facilities where they are manufactured. Data collected from connected medical devices and other healthcare data may allow us to create identical digital twins of ourselves. Rather than replacing, digital twins and the metaverse are augmenting the human experience. From the cities we live in, to the products we use, and even to our own health, the metaverse eliminates the constraints of time and distance to connect us with the services we need and the people we rely on.
04 November 2024
www.electronicsworld.co.uk
Across multiple sectors, these capabilities carry
revolutionary potential that can touch every aspect of an organisation. Let’s explore some of the industries already putting the metaverse to use.
Manufacturing Manufacturers can use virtual environments to design and test prototypes, allowing them to iterate on designs more quickly and reduce costs associated with physical prototyping. In the design process, remote collaboration enables teams to work together in real-time regardless of their physical location, an invaluable benefit for manufacturers serving global customers. The metaverse brings benefits for worker training and safety as well. Manufacturers can simulate complex processes which allow workers to practice in a safe, controlled environment before performing their tasks in the real world. Simulation training applications reduce errors and mitigate the risk of reportable workplace incidents, making workers and facilities more efficient.
Healthcare In the healthcare sector, the metaverse can improve access to healthcare services, enhance medical education and training, and provide new research and therapy tools. Telemedicine capabilities allow patients and providers to interact in a virtual environment, enabling remote consultations, diagnoses and treatments. Medical simulations improve healthcare education by allowing students to perform procedures virtually, giving them first-hand experience that benefits real-world patients. Health data visualisation gives patients and practitioners deeper insight into medical conditions and allows them to work together towards a tailored treatment. Researchers can simulate healthcare treatments and test their efficiency, understand potential interactions and even identify other maladies their treatment might be beneficial for.
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