Without a Doubt : The Metaverse Will Improve Societal Productivity and Sustainability
Perhaps you are wondering how can the metaverse improve our collective #ESG? Do read on!
As technology advances at breakneck speeds, so does the way we work and live. And in this modern age, we’re seeing a shift towards the metaverse era, a virtual world where humans can interact, create, and work in a fully immersive and high-fidelity environment.
The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space that allows us to engage with each other in a fully immersive way that has never been possible before. At the core of this technological revolution is virtual reality (VR) technology, a medium that allows people from all corners of the world to engage with each other, without having to leave the comfort of their homes.
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How can the metaverse era and VR technology level up our modern-day societal productivity and most importantly, improve our sustainability? I think everybody is wondering on these themes as well as we prepare to welcome the era of the metaverse consciously and responsibly. Let's take a closer look at some of the ways.
Virtual Humans
The internet is a double-edged sword. While it has revolutionized the way we access and share information, it has also opened up the floodgates for misinformation, hate speech, and other malicious content. Brands have to be careful about the content they associate themselves with, as they risk damaging their reputation if they are associated with inappropriate content. However, with the advent of VR technology, virtual humans can be used as spokespeople for brands. These virtual humans are created using advanced computer graphics and can be programmed to convey any message the brand wants. This means that brands can still get their message across without risking their reputation.
Let’s take a look at our iMetaStar technology. One of the most significant advantages of STEPVR virtual human technology is that it can be set up quickly and efficiently. With STEPVR iMetaStar laser-positioning mocap suit and avatars, virtual humans can be created and set up within 15 minutes. This means that brands can create content quickly and efficiently, reducing the time and resources needed to create high-quality content. Once set up,our virtual humans can be livestreamed for hours with no lag or delay. Virtual Humans improve any company’s productivity because they can engage with their audience almost immediately in real-time, creating unparalleled immersive and exciting experiences with minimum cost, time, and resources!
Our record-breaking MoCap suit technology made waves in China as the preferred avatar technology of choice for live streamer. Credit : STEPVR
VR Technology Eliminates Geographical Barriers
VR technology has the potential to eliminate geographical barriers, allowing people from all corners of the world to work and engage with each other as if in real life. With VR, people can create, play, and work together in high fidelity without having to travel outside of their living room. This means that companies can hire the best talent from around the world without having to worry about relocation costs. Additionally, people can attend conferences and events from the comfort of their homes, reducing the need for expensive travel and accommodation.
Gates 01 Home Treadmill. Credit : STEPVR
Imagine replacing your everyday treadmill session with a real walk into the metaverse with our Gates 01 Home. Credit : Getty Images
Let’s take a look at our metaverse PC portals, Gates 01 Home, that is going to be released sometime this year. Occupying merely 1.5 metre square of space, these gates fit comfortably in any average living room and with one step, anyone can interact with each other in the metaverse from the comfort of their homes. Our portals come with lightweight headset, and patented omnidirectional treadmill that allows users to travel limitless distance at limitless speed, thus effectively removing motion sickness in the metaverse.
Plus, you may lose weight along the way and become a healthier member of the society.
The Metaverse Reduces Carbon Footprint
One of the most significant advantages of the metaverse era is that it has the potential to reduce carbon emissions. With VR technology, people can work from home, reducing the need for transportation and the associated carbon emissions.
Transportation is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions, and with the metaverse era, we will significantly reduce our reliance on cars, buses, taxis, planes. With VR technology, people can attend meetings and events without having to travel out of their bedroom. Imagine how many less cars our world will need to produce annually!
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Meanwhile, all companies will automatically reduce their office space, further reducing their carbon footprint. With the rise of e-commerce, we can have our goods delivered to us without having to leave our homes, further reducing the need for transportation. By embracing the work-from-home culture, we will help counter global warming and climate disasters.
The Metaverse Saves Time and Improves Mental Wellness
Time is a valuable commodity, and the metaverse era will definitely cut off the time to commute and meet each other. Within virtual environments, people can attend meetings, events, and even go on virtual vacations without traveling in real life. This saves time, which can be spent on other productive activities, such as learning, creating, or spending time with your closest family and friends.
With the ability to work remotely in a virtual environment, employees can avoid daily commutes, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Not only does this benefit the environment, it also improves the quality of life for employees who can avoid the stress and fatigue from commuting.
Hence the era of the metaverse is also very beneficial for the mental wellness of the future human workforce, creating environmentally and culturally sustainable productive culture on all fronts.
The Metaverse Unleashes The Creative Power of Humanity
Humans are innately creative beings, but often the physical constraints of our world limit the extent of our creativity. VR and the metaverse, however, provide a medium to unleash our creative power in ways that were previously not possible. In a virtual environment, we are free from the limitations of the physical world and can create, play, and engage with each other in ways that were previously unimaginable.
Virtual reality technology allows us to create and manipulate objects in a way that is not possible in the physical world. In a virtual environment, we can design and build without the limitations of physical space or materials. For example, architects can create virtual models of buildings and structures before actually building them, allowing for greater flexibility and creativity in the design process.
The metaverse provides a platform for collaboration and creativity on a global scale. People from different parts of the world can come together in a virtual environment to create, play, and learn. This opens up new possibilities for creative expression and innovation, allowing for a more diverse and inclusive creative community.
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By freeing us from the physical constraints of our world, we can create, play, and engage with each other on a whole new level. As the metaverse technology continues to develop, we can only imagine the endless possibilities for creative expression and innovation in the metaverse era.