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Creating near-real experiences with IoT in the metaverse
To make the metaverse seem real , developers need to adopt a range of disruptive tech . Here , we look at IoT ’ s role in creating real digital environments
WRITTEN BY : CATHERINE GRAY
Set to transform many aspects of human experience , the metaverse remains an ‘ unreal ’ concept for many . Harnessing disruptive technologies , the metaverse has the power to expand our capabilities , strengthen our connections and enhance our interactions with each other , bridging the gap between the physical and digital to offer a truly immersive experience .
However , one challenge that many technologists are facing is the new infrastructure needed to host such a complex range of technologies – currently , such infrastructure isn ’ t yet ready to bring the metaverse to life .
For the metaverse to work , internet of things ( IoT ) devices need to be employed by the platform to collect data . To do this , the metaverse will connect hardware , controllers and physical objects – all with the help of IoT .
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82 June 2022