Share with friends and circle of friends with wechat scanning QR code < / P > < p > < p > on March 7. As more and more companies adopt mixed office and remote office, our working mode is evolving rapidly. For example, Google announced this month that it would welcome employees back in mixed office in April, while twitter said it would open its office in March, but employees could choose to work from home "forever" < p > the evolution of working methods makes many people curious about the "metaverse" that is heat transferring in the field of technology, and want to know what it will be like to work in the metauniverse. Generally speaking, metauniverse is a network about the digital world, which can include any combination of technologies from virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) to blockchain. But people have different views on how to define it < p > Forrester, a market research company, defines metauniverse as an interoperable Internet 3D layer. This means that no company can claim to own the entire metauniverse. Forrester analyst J.P. gownder said: "we believe that the metauniverse has not yet arrived, and it will take a long time to build, or even a decade or more to create a complete metauniverse." < p > but many companies involved in this field say they are actively involved in the construction of the metauniverse, or at least studying related technologies. In 2021, Microsoft launched mesh in its office communication service called teams, which combines the hybrid reality (MR) function and allows employees to use 3D avatars to collaborate through Microsoft's productivity tools. Similarly, Facebook also launched the horizon workrooms app for oculus Quest 2 helmet. The application provides users with digital avatars, allowing them to hold meetings and collaborate in the metauniverse < p > many smaller start-ups are also committed to developing metacosmic technology, such as spatial, headquartered in New York IO created a 3D collaboration platform that allows people to create virtual avatars and meet in existing virtual rooms or spaces created by themselves. Florida startup magic is developing apps for leap devices. Strivr in Silicon Valley is helping companies such as Bank of America and Wal Mart train employees in VR < p > How do employees use metauniverse < p > metauniverse technology is being used in several ways to train employees to master technical skills, help them develop better communication skills, and for collaborative purposes. However, experts pointed out that in the final analysis, these technologies are not mature and have certain limitations < p > pastel founder Anthony Georgiades said: "the metauniverse is just starting now. I won't say anything is hype, because it may be caused by too optimistic or too high expectations about how we apply this technology today." Pastel is a platform dedicated to providing blockchain infrastructure, including metauniverse applications

's Accenture employees gathered in their virtual offices. PwC employees talking to consultants in Hong Kong may soon interact in a virtual world called sandbox, where the company bought virtual properties < p > Wal Mart employees are already using VR for training, such as using kiosks that can pick up goods online. They also learned how to deal with sudden shootings, which CEO Doug McMillan said played a role in the shooting of a shop in El Paso in 2019 < p > partners of Verizon, an American operator, have used VR technology to prepare for complex customer service calls. As part of Boeing's training program, astronauts have begun to use VR to prepare for space flight < p > Jeremy bailenson, director of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford University, said that companies such as Wal Mart and Verizon have mastered relevant meta universe technologies, which proves the strong demand for enterprise applications. He also said that the training in virtual reality was more memorable and time-saving < p > however, experts say that apart from VR training companies, the number of companies adopting metauniverse technology is relatively small. Jason schloetzer, an associate professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of business, said: "if the metauniverse can provide immersive meeting and office experience, it seems meaningful in theory, but solving the practicability behind it will be a difficult task." < p > What are the key issues < p > at present, there are still many problems that hinder the large-scale adoption of metauniverse, including the large volume and high price of VR helmets, as well as privacy, accessibility, data security and health (such as motion sickness) < p > Forrester analyst Gould said that the products of emerging start-ups may not have built-in advanced security systems. "Even the safest software has the potential to increase employee monitoring. For example, head mounted displays have eye tracking capabilities that track users' concerns and what they are watching," he added < p > byronson said that in addition to the employer, the technology company may also obtain employee data. For example, many helmet companies claim that they have the right to use the camera to see what users see in their real-life environment < p > schlerzer said that when all this data is combined with user data that data technology companies may already have, the results can be particularly worrying. "What do you think of the integration of social media activities and work behavior? Maybe someone can build a complete archive of what we do," he explained < p > although the relevant equipment has become lighter, faster and cheaper, it may still be a major expenditure of the enterprise and cause damage to the health of many employees. In some cases, employees may feel headache and nausea, which is usually more common in women. Byronson said he set a time limit on the use of helmets in VR courses < p > at the same time, some applications require people to wear VR helmets and use their hands for motion control, which excludes many disabled people. "We need to think more about metauniverse as an industry. It's not only the right thing to do, but also a wise thing to do," byronson said < p > how will it develop in the future < p > for some, as large companies and start-ups try to take a share in the emerging metauniverse, the metauniverse represents new job opportunities. For others, this may mean new training opportunities or a more immersive experience ?
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