'MeetKai,' the company most known for its advancements in artificial intelligence developments, recently announced the MeetKai Metaverse. The company first unveiled this metaverse in a billboard at Times Square where it published a scannable QR code. When the QR code is scanned by a mobile device, the phone will load up a digital twin version of Times Square that each user can explore with their phone. Additionally, users will be prompted to create a virtual avatar to take their place in the game.
The metaverse is poised as a digital twin that overlays virtual reality onto real-world spaces, similar to augmented reality games such as Pokemon GO. MeetKai stated that, when its metaverse launches, the space will be accessible by all connected smart devices such as computers, mobile phones, and dedicated virtual reality headsets.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- AI-powered Metaverses
- Companies can explore the use of AI to create digital twin versions of the real world in virtual reality, paving the way for new immersive experiences.
- Connected Smart Devices
- As metaverses become accessible by all connected devices such as computers, mobile phones, and dedicated virtual reality headsets, this presents an opportunity for device manufacturers to create more advanced hardware that can provide a more immersive experience.
- Virtual Avatars
- The rise of virtual avatars in metaverses can lead to new businesses that specialize in creating custom avatars for individuals and businesses.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Virtual Reality
- Virtual reality companies can leverage AI-powered metaverses to create more immersive experiences, potentially disrupting the gaming and entertainment industries.
- Augmented Reality
- As AI-powered metaverses blur the line between the real and digital worlds, augmented reality companies can explore new ways to integrate the two worlds and provide unique experiences for users.
- Device Manufacturing
- As metaverses become more accessible by a variety of devices, device manufacturers can create hardware that provides a more immersive and seamless experience across different platforms.
