Yu Yuan, President of the IEEE Standards Association, dives into the vital role of standardization in the metaverse. He discusses IEEE’s history and its collaborative approach to shaping diverse digital landscapes. The conversation highlights the future of immersive technologies like AR and VR, the significance of persistent computing, and how blockchain integrates into digital asset management. Yuan also emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and open-source solutions for fostering a thriving metaverse community.
The IEEE Standards Association plays a crucial role in establishing technical standards for the metaverse, enhancing innovation and collaboration across diverse industries.
Integrating IoT technologies with the metaverse is essential for merging digital and physical realities, ensuring robust infrastructure for immersive experiences.
Deep dives
Vision of an Indistinguishable Virtual World
The discussion centers around the concept of creating a virtual world that is indistinguishable from our real world, which is seen as a pivotal step towards validating the existence of a metaverse. The speakers share a personal journey beginning over two decades ago when virtual reality began to gain traction, spurring belief in its potential to fundamentally alter our experiences. Inspired by the film 'The Matrix,' one of the experts emphasizes the necessity of integrating various technologies to capture and synthesize human senses, such as sight and hearing, for a more immersive experience. This perspective underlines an evolving mission to realize a seamlessly integrated digital and physical reality.
IEEE's Role in Standardization
The IEEE Standards Association plays a significant role in the development of essential technical standards such as Wi-Fi and Ethernet, which have become integral to modern communications. With over 400,000 members worldwide, IEEE aims to cover a diverse range of technologies, extending beyond electronics and computing to include areas like biomedicine and ocean engineering. The association is actively involved in establishing standards relevant to the metaverse, thereby contributing to its foundational aspects and driving innovation. The speakers highlight that open participation in standards development allows for a collaborative approach the industry can benefit from.
Interconnection of IoT and Metaverse
The Internet of Things (IoT) is identified as a crucial precursor to the metaverse, with ongoing efforts to standardize this technology since 2012. The integration of IoT into the metaverse involves various standards that facilitate connections between physical and virtual worlds, emphasizing how essential IoT frameworks support metaverse applications. The podcast illustrates that while there are numerous standards related to IoT, their relevance to the metaverse remains significant, especially as they underpin the required infrastructure for merging digital and real-world interactions. There’s an acknowledgement of the complexity of IoT standardization, reflecting a commitment to ensuring a coherent framework in the evolving digital landscape.
Sustainability in the Development of the Metaverse
The conversation touches on the potential impact of the metaverse on sustainability, particularly in the context of climate change and energy consumption. It is argued that while the creation of metaverses may lead to increased energy use, their ability to simulate real-world scenarios could ultimately save resources and reduce carbon emissions. Examples are provided, such as using virtual environments for testing autonomous vehicle technology, demonstrating how virtual experiences can replace physical trials that are resource-intensive. The IEEE is launching initiatives to accelerate metaverse development while ensuring that it aligns with sustainable practices, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to this technological advance.
Marc Petit (Epic Games) is joined by guest Yu Yuan, the President of the IEEE Standards Association, to talk about the wide-ranging history and standards that the IEEE has and how the IEEE is helping to standardize the metaverse.
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Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.