A new technology perspective of the Metaverse: Its essence, framework and challenges

• DOI: 10.1016/j.dcan.2023.02.017
• Publication Date: 2023-03-03T07:30:13Z
• Authors: Feifei Shi; Huansheng Ning; Xiaohong Zhang; Rongyang Li; Qiaohui Tian; Shiming Zhang; Yuanyuan Zheng; Yudong Guo; Mahmoud Daneshmand
• Keywords: Metaverse; Virtuality (gaming); Possible world; Social worlds

The Metaverse depicts a parallel digitalized world where virtuality and reality are fused. It has economic social systems like those in the real provides intelligent services applications. In this paper, we introduce from new technology perspective, including its essence, corresponding technical framework, potential challenges. Specifically, analyze essence of etymology point out breakthroughs promising to be made time, space, contents by citing Maslow's Hierarchy Needs. Subsequently, conclude four pillars Metaverse, named ubiquitous connections, space convergence, interaction, human-centered communication, establish framework. Additionally, envision open issues challenges aspect. work proposes perspective will provide further guidance for development future. © 2022 Published Elsevier Ltd.