Market Insight: Mixed Reality And EHS In The Metaverse
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Executive Summary
Although the origins of the metaverse date back to 1992, interest in the topic has surged over the past two years. This attention has been driven by major technology players such as Facebook and Microsoft, who have both launched their own metaverse platforms. Facebook has in fact gone a step further, changing its name to Meta to reflect a shift in its focus towards the metaverse. However, this technology is still in its infancy. Experts remain unsure what the metaverse actually is and what its future holds. This report is intended to provide EHS executives with some clarity regarding the status of the metaverse, as well as to highlight early use cases and to assess whether it could become a central feature of EHS functions in the future.The Metaverse Aims To Usher In A New Model For Commercial And Social Interaction
Digital Twins And Mixed Reality Are Current EHS Technologies That Fit Into The Metaverse
The Metaverse Opens Opportunity For Unique And Innovative EHS Use Cases
About the Authors
Zain Idris
Industry Analyst
Zain is an Industry Analyst specializing in EHS digital strategy and corporate spending trends. His research examines how firms are positioning their EHS budgets, considering ...
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Bill Pennington
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Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps ...
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