METAVERSE

TECHNOLOGY
AGENDA
Introduction

What Is Metaverse Technology?

Brief History of metaverse

Layers of Metaverse Technology

Technologies That Are Powering the

Metaverse

Features of Metaverse

Importance of Metaverse
Introduction
TECHNOLOGY EVOLUTION IS REQUIRED TO IMPROVE DIFFERENT ASPECTS
OF THE DIGITAL WORLD AND TO ENRICH OUR EXTENDED REALITY
EXPERIENCES. THE METAVERSE IS A PLACE OF RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL
ADVANCEMENT. ONLY A DECADE AGO, OUR DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
POTENTIAL WAS RESTRICTED TO PHONE CALLS AND TEXT MESSAGES; NOW,
WITH THE METAVERSE, WE'RE UNTETHERING POSSIBILITIES ON
COMPLETELY ANOTHER TANGENT.

BIG TECHNOLOGIES HAVE REPLICATED THE CORE NOTION OF THE

METAVERSE AND OFFERED A MORE MATURE 3D ENVIRONMENT, WHICH
MAY PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH AN IMMERSIVE DIGITAL EXPERIENCE.
METAVERSE IS PRESENTLY CONSTRUCTING A NEW AGE OF THE INTERNET,
URGING THE PUBLIC TO PREPARE TO BENEFIT FROM THE NEXT ITERATION
OF THE INTERNET.

THE METAVERSE IS NOW BOOMING, WITH MORE PEOPLE BECOMING AWARE

OF ITS APPLICABILITY, YET MANY CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE TO GRASP HOW
THE METAVERSE CAME TO BE. AS A RESULT, LET'S TALK ABOUT ALL OF THE
TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE FUELING THE METAVERSE AND DRIVING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF PROSPECTIVE METAVERSE INITIATIVES. IN ADDITION,
WE WILL LOOK AT THE METAVERSE'S ORIGINS AND EVOLUTION.

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WHAT IS
METAVERSE
TECHNOLOGY?

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THE METAVERSE IS BASICALLY A POST-REALITY COSMOS THAT MERGES PHYSICAL
REALITY AND DIGITAL VIRTUAL WORLDS IN A MULTIUSER ENVIRONMENT TH AT IS
CONTINUOUS AND ENDURING.
THE METAVERSE IS BASED ON THE INTEGRATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY
(AR) AND VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) TECHNOLOGY, ALLOWING FOR MULTIMODAL
INTERACTIONS WITH DIGITAL PRODUCTS, VIRTUAL SETTINGS, AND PEOPLE . AS A
RESULT, THE METAVERSE IS A NETWORKED WEB OF IMMERSIVE AND SOCIAB LE
MULTIUSER PERMANENT PLATFORMS.
FURTHERMORE, CRYPTOCURRENCIES AND NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTS) ARE
CONCEIVABLE AS A RESULT OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY, WHICH ENABLES THE
OWNERSHIP OF VIRTUAL OBJECTS AND REAL ESTATE IN METAVERSES SUCH AS
DECENTRALAND.
META AND MICROSOFT ARE ONLY TWO OF THE BUSINESSES WORKING ON
TECHNOLOGIES FOR INTERACTING WITH VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS. MANY OTH ER MAJOR
FIRMS ARE BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED TO DEVELOP BETTER VIRTUAL
AND MORE REALISTIC WORLDS.
WHAT MAKES THE METAVERSE DIFFERENT FROM ONLINE SOCIAL PLATFORMS LIKE
SECOND LIFE AND MINECRAFT LIES IN THE SPACE BETWEEN CENTRALIZATI ON AND
DECENTRALIZATION.
PERVIOUS ITERATIONS OF DIGITAL SPACES WERE STRICTLY CONTROLLED B Y A SINGLE
COMPANY FROM ITS SERVERS. EACH TIME YOU LEFT THEIR WORLD AND WEN T TO A
DIFFERENT ONE, YOU NEEDED TO SIGN UP WITH A NEW IDENTITY.
THE METAVERSE ALLOWS YOU TO USE A SINGLE IDENTITY TO TRAVEL ACRO SS AND
THROUGH THE GROWING NETWORK OF VIRTUAL LANDSCAPES. THIS MAKES IT MORE
LIKE A MIRROR OF THE REAL WORLD. WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO NEW TOWNS, C ITIES, AND
COUNTRIES, YOU DON’T NEED A NEW PASSPORT EVERY TIME YOU ARRIVE A T A NEW
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 BRIEF HISTORY OF
METAVERSE
The term Metaverse is derived from the Greek words 'meta' (beyond) and
'verse' (universe). Consider it a universe beyond reality that will be capable
of replacing every activity in our lives.

The word "metaverse" originally appears in Neal Stephenson's 1992

science-fiction novel Snowcrash, which depicts a future in which millions of
individuals interact in a cyberspace environment using virtual avatars. This
notion was popularized further in Earnest Cline's 2011 sci-fi novel Ready
Player One, in which ordinary individuals strap on VR headsets and log into
a virtual world to play out their imaginations.

Later in the early 1990s, a firm called Sega launched VR gaming devices,
such as the SEGA VR-1 motion circular, which aimed to provide exciting
experiences for arcade gamers. All of these technologies are thought to be
the origins of the metaverse, however, the metaverse became popular
among the general public once Facebook announced its rebranding to the
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 LAYERS OF
METAVERSE
TECHNOLOGY AND
TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE
POWERING THE METAVERSE
 7 LAYERS OF METAVERSE TECHNOLOGY
According to the author, game developer,
and entrepreneur Jon Radoff, the
Metaverse is divided into seven separate
levels, each of which influences one
element of the user experience . Let's
examine each of them separately:
• Experience: Well, the Metaverse will
provide us with a wealth of 3D (three-
dimensional) visuals and even 2D (two-
dimensional) experiences that we cannot
now enjoy.
• Discovery: The Metaverse ecosystem still has inbound and
outbound discovery methods. When individuals actively
seek information, this is referred to as inbound discovery.
Outbound marketing, on the other hand, refers to delivering
communications to individuals regardless of whether they
requested it or not.
• Creator Economy: Earlier versions of the internet required
some programming ability to create and build tools.
However, web application frameworks have made it easy to
create web apps without coding. As a result, the number of
web designers is quickly increasing.
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• Spatial Computing: It is a technology that blends virtual reality with augmented reality.
Microsoft's HoloLens is a great illustration of what this technology is capable of. Even if you
haven't gotten your hands on a Hololens yet, you must consider Instagram's face filters as an
instance of spatial computing.

• Decentralization: Developers may take advantage of online capabilities by leveraging a scalable

ecosystem powered by microservices and distributed computing. Furthermore, blockchain and
smart contracts provide producers access to their own data and goods.

• Human Interface: By merely looking around at the actual world, users may obtain information
about their surroundings, access maps, and even create shared AR experiences utilizing a
combination of human interface and spatial computing.

• Infrastructure: The presence of other layers is dependent on technological infrastructure. It

involves 5G and 6G computing in order to boost network capacity and minimize network
congestion.

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6 TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE POWERING THE
METAVERSE

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2. Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR/AR)
3. Edge Computing
4. 5G Technology
5. Blockchain
6. internet of things

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 FEATURES OF METAVERSE

Digital Avatars
Well, making representations of oneself digitally in order to transmit one's feelings and thoughts in unique ways is one of the metaverse's key notions. Avatars
are a unique method to express oneself since they may be new inventions or recreations of your favorite pop culture figures in addition to being exact clones of
your actual form. Gamification is ignited when users can customize their avatars, resulting in a more dynamic and interactive experience. Just think about the
4.66 billion internet users globally. What if we all created AI-powered digital twins capable of exploring faraway destinations, sharing information, and
communicating with other avatars?

Developing Decentralization
The second most common response to the question "What are the key components of the metaverse?" is decentralization. This part of the metaverse is
designed to be an open, shared reality in which users may effortlessly transfer platforms. Metaverse users may create and sell virtual experiences and things
with monetary value without the need for a central authority. At this stage, decentralization emerges as a fundamental characteristic of the metaverse.

Some of the most important technologies steering the democratization of the metaverse include Artificial Intelligence, Edge Computing, and Blockchain. Users
may fully own and own their assets and experiences in the metaverse because of decentralization. As a result, the metaverse's decentralization is critical in
deciding user freedom.

Consequently, the metaverse's decentralized nature instantly distinguishes it from the present internet.
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•Makes Remote Working Quite Effective
Metaverse can solve all of the present concerns with remote work. It helps managers to properly
communicate with employees by reading their paralanguage and body language. Furthermore, by tracking
team productivity via each member's avatar, the recruiter may handle workplace concerns such as goldbrick
and productivity time theft.

•Security
For several decades, cyber threats have been among the top business issues globally. Without a doubt,
considering ethics and privacy inside the ecosystem is critical before imagining the metaverse's design. Like
the internet and other online communities of today, there will always be a need to perform safe transactions
remotely and keep a check on people's behavior to guarantee they are acting morally.

•Hardware
When we conceive of the metaverse, we envisage virtual reality headsets taking us to a realm with endless
interactive space. However, this is merely one method of entering the virtual world. Metaverse-access
technology includes laptops, PCs, smartphones, and tablets, to name a few. While discussing human-interface
devices is crucial, the infrastructure that will keep us linked in the metaverse should also be highlighted.

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WHY IS THE METAVERSE IMPORTANT?

The importance of the metaverse lies in its potential to redefine the way we live, work and connect. It fosters
unprecedented levels of collaboration and connectivity by breaking down geographical barriers. And
businesses can tap into a global talent pool and remote socialization, which can spur economic and personal
growth.
In this transformative landscape, companies can build digital twins before they create brick-and-mortar
establishments, and even deploy avatars as part of their workforce.

The metaverse is extending beyond digital spaces, however, which is why Accenture introduced the term
"Metaverse Continuum.” It encompasses all facets of a business and the interoperable metaverse-related
technologies that are changing how people interact, how workers conduct training exercises and much more.

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ECE 593 – POWER ELECTRONICS

DR. AHMED ELGARHY