Metaverse 2.0: The Dawn of a New Era of Virtual Reality
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What is Metaverse 2.0 and Why is it Important?
Definition of Metaverse 2.0
Suppose you are sitting on the sofa drinking tea. Suddenly, as soon as you put on the glasses, a 3D dinosaur appears on the table in front of you—like Jurassic Park in your lounge! Or a virtual city model appears on your notebook—where you are building roads and adding bridges! This is the magic of Metaverse 2.0, where AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) have combined to create Mixed Reality (MR).
Here, there will be no difference between the real world and the digital world. For example:
By wearing Apple Vision Pro glasses, you can transform your home into a gaming zone or a movie theater!
You will join work meetings on the Metaverse platform as a 3D avatar—your colleagues will see your smile and angst!
This is not just technology, but a new definition of reality!
Why all the fuss?
Metaverse 2.0 is not just for gamers or techies—it will change education, medicine, industry, and even everyday life. For example:
Schoolchildren will see volcanic eruptions live in a virtual lab!
Doctors will examine patient organs through holograms!
You won't buy clothes online—you'll try them on virtually!
Simply put: Metaverse 2.0 is the door that, when opened, will lead you to a new world—where the boundaries of reality and imagination merge!
Why will Metaverse 2.0 change our lives?
- A revolution in education: Students can see chemical reactions in a virtual lab or visit historical battlefields.
- A new dimension in gaming: A more realistic experience than PUBG or Fortnite—where your home becomes the game field.
- Workplace Transformation: Virtual Offices Let You Meet with Colleagues with 3D Avatars as if Everyone is in the Same Room!
Mixed Reality (MR): A Combination of AR/VR
Differences Between AR, VR, and MR
Technology Definitions Usage
AR Overlaying Digital Content in the Real World Gaming, Navigation (e.g. Pokémon GO)
VR Entering a Completely Virtual World Gaming, Virtual Tours
(e.g. Oculus Headset)
MR Combining AR + VR to Blend the Real and the Virtual Education, Art,
(e.g. Microsoft HoloLens) Medicine.
Apple Vision Pro and Other MR Devices
Apple Vision Pro: This device is a big step forward in MR. Using it, you can turn your home into a movie theater or office room.
Microsoft HoloLens: Used in industry—3D holograms can be used for machinery repair or factory planning.
Practical applications of Metaverse 2.0
MR in education
- Virtual field trips: Students in Dhaka can view the Grand Canyon or the Pyramids immediately in the classroom using 3D holograms.
- Medical training: Students will be able to perform cardiac surgery in a virtual operating theater.
MR in industry and manufacturing
- Smart factories: Workers will receive real-time instructions for repairing equipment by wearing MR headsets.
- Architecture: City planning can be done by creating digital twin cities—where every street and building can be tested virtually.
Changes in the world of entertainment
- Concerts and events: You can virtually attend a Beyonce or Taylor Swift concert as if you were standing next to the stage!
- Interactive movies: You can interact with movie characters or change the ending of the story through MR.
Technologies needed for Metaverse 2.0
Spatial Computing
The device uses LiDAR sensors and cameras to understand your surroundings. It analyzes the size of the room, lighting, and distance of objects to match digital content to reality.
WebXR
This open-standard technology provides AR/VR experiences right in the browser. Try the WebXR demo in Chrome or Firefox—even without a headset!
5G/6G Network
Real-time interaction in the virtual world of the metaverse requires ultra-fast internet. 5G and the future 6G will meet this demand.
Challenges and Opportunities
Key Obstacles
- Device Price: The Apple Vision Pro costs about $3,500, which is out of reach for the average person.
- Privacy Risks: 3D maps of your home or personal data could fall into the hands of hackers.
- Physical effects: Using MR headsets for long periods can cause eye strain or headaches.
Opportunities for Bangladesh
- Education: Making science education more engaging by introducing virtual labs in rural schools.
- Healthcare: Specialist doctors in Dhaka will be able to treat rural patients through MR.
- E-commerce: Customers will be able to buy products by "touching" them in virtual shopping malls.
When will the future come?
2025-2030: The golden age of Metaverse 2.0
- 2025: The price of MR devices will gradually start to decrease.
- 2030: Metaverse platforms will become the main medium for education, employment, and entertainment.
