The Metaverse digital environments: A scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applications
The “metaverse” has gained immense attention as the next internet frontier, holding significant economic implications, especially for the IT sector. To establish the groundwork for immersive metaverse spaces, our comprehensive scoping review uncovers the current techniques and technologies in metave...
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| author | Muhammad Tukur Jens Schneider Mowafa Househ Ahmed Haruna Dokoro Usman Idris Ismail Muhammad Dawaki Marco Agus |
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| description | The “metaverse” has gained immense attention as the next internet frontier, holding significant economic implications, especially for the IT sector. To establish the groundwork for immersive metaverse spaces, our comprehensive scoping review uncovers the current techniques and technologies in metaverse development. This study investigates post-COVID-19 metaverse techniques, technologies, and applications, spanning from January 2020 to December 2022. Findings reveal potential metaverse applications across 11 industries, with education, manufacturing, healthcare, and real estate being notable. We identified 12 major technologies and four key development techniques that have gained prominence in the metaverse landscape. Notably, “Extended Reality (XR)”, “Artificial Intelligence (AI)”, and “Decentralized Technologies” were the three most frequently mentioned technologies, appearing in 73%, 40%, and 30% of the reviewed articles, respectively. Furthermore, “VR space convergence” and “fundamental technology” emerged as primary enablers in 73% and 43% of the selected articles, with “object connection” and “communication computing infrastructure” playing supportive roles. Integrating these technologies is vital for holistic metaverse development. Our report serves as a catalyst for discussions among stakeholders, promoting further research and the transformative potential of the metaverse. It highlights the need for advancing understanding and technological evolution in this emerging digital realm. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ee05bd4aa834751ba4160f15ea543f72024-03-06T05:25:47ZengElsevierJournal of King Saud University: Computer and Information Sciences1319-15782024-02-01362101967The Metaverse digital environments: A scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applicationsMuhammad Tukur0Jens Schneider1Mowafa Househ2Ahmed Haruna Dokoro3Usman Idris Ismail4Muhammad Dawaki5Marco Agus6College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Education City, P.O. Box: 34110, Doha, Qatar; Computer Science Department, Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, P.M.B 127, Gombe, NigeriaCollege of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Education City, P.O. Box: 34110, Doha, QatarCollege of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Education City, P.O. Box: 34110, Doha, QatarComputer Science Department, Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga, 762102, Gombe, NigeriaComputer Science Department, Federal University of Kashere, 771103, Gombe, NigeriaComputer Science Department, Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, P.M.B 127, Gombe, NigeriaCollege of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Education City, P.O. Box: 34110, Doha, Qatar; Corresponding author.The “metaverse” has gained immense attention as the next internet frontier, holding significant economic implications, especially for the IT sector. To establish the groundwork for immersive metaverse spaces, our comprehensive scoping review uncovers the current techniques and technologies in metaverse development. This study investigates post-COVID-19 metaverse techniques, technologies, and applications, spanning from January 2020 to December 2022. Findings reveal potential metaverse applications across 11 industries, with education, manufacturing, healthcare, and real estate being notable. We identified 12 major technologies and four key development techniques that have gained prominence in the metaverse landscape. Notably, “Extended Reality (XR)”, “Artificial Intelligence (AI)”, and “Decentralized Technologies” were the three most frequently mentioned technologies, appearing in 73%, 40%, and 30% of the reviewed articles, respectively. Furthermore, “VR space convergence” and “fundamental technology” emerged as primary enablers in 73% and 43% of the selected articles, with “object connection” and “communication computing infrastructure” playing supportive roles. Integrating these technologies is vital for holistic metaverse development. Our report serves as a catalyst for discussions among stakeholders, promoting further research and the transformative potential of the metaverse. It highlights the need for advancing understanding and technological evolution in this emerging digital realm.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319157824000569MetaverseVirtual environments (VE)Extended Reality (VR/AR/MR)AITechniquesTechnologies |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Tukur Jens Schneider Mowafa Househ Ahmed Haruna Dokoro Usman Idris Ismail Muhammad Dawaki Marco Agus The Metaverse digital environments: A scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applications Journal of King Saud University: Computer and Information Sciences Metaverse Virtual environments (VE) Extended Reality (VR/AR/MR) AI Techniques Technologies |
| title | The Metaverse digital environments: A scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applications |
| title_full | The Metaverse digital environments: A scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applications |
| title_fullStr | The Metaverse digital environments: A scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Metaverse digital environments: A scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applications |
| title_short | The Metaverse digital environments: A scoping review of the techniques, technologies, and applications |
| title_sort | metaverse digital environments a scoping review of the techniques technologies and applications |
| topic | Metaverse Virtual environments (VE) Extended Reality (VR/AR/MR) AI Techniques Technologies |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319157824000569 |
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