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“ It ’ s through this ecosystem of connected devices that we can now render ‘ real feel ’ in the virtual space ”
GOPIKRISHNAN KONNANATH SVP AND GLOBAL HEAD - ENGINEERING SERVICES AND BLOCKCHAIN AT INFOSYS
experience – is becoming possible in the metaverse through synthetic data captured by IoT and connected devices . It ’ s through this ecosystem of connected devices that we can now render ‘ real feel ’ in the virtual space by creating digital twins and avatars that are contextualised in real-time ,” comments Gopikrishnan Konnanath , SVP & Global Head Oracle Services and Blockchain at Infosys .
As an example of this , we can take a look at devices worn on humans : geolocation tags have the ability to detect body movement , eye gaze and different body functions crucial to replicating a near-real persona , as well as creating a near-real and immersive experience .
Considering IoT technology is used to provide a physical interface to connect computers , allowing users to remotely interact with the world , it ’ s perfectly placed to imbue verisimilitude across the metaverse .
Jamie Boote , Software Security Consultant at Synopsys Software Integrity Group outlines : “ The metaverse could move such interfaces from professional users to end users . While not every end user is going to want to interface with factory valves , the IoT is also pivotal in managing commuter lines and transportation for central conductors .
A user interface enabled by the metaverse could take information collected by industrial IoT devices , tracking train locations and providing dynamic travel guidance as users move about their commutes .”
Combining IoT with AI and XR in the metaverse Playing a pivotal role in data acquisition from physical assets , IoT can augment and amplify the immersive experience , especially if the technology is complemented with artificial intelligence ( AI ) and extended reality ( XR ).
“ The convergence of AI , AR / VR , IoT and real-world data means the metaverse can be a strong enabler of what businesses are already trying to achieve – better customer outcomes and experiences ,” says Harvey Lewis , Associate Partner , Client Technology and Innovation at EY
“ From a manufacturing perspective , IoT sensors enable us to create real-life mockups of factories , machinery , and products down to a microscopic level , which we can
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