An investigation and outline of MetaControl and DeControl in Metaverses for control intelligence and knowledge automation are presented.Prescriptive control with prescriptive knowledge and parallel philosophy is propo...An investigation and outline of MetaControl and DeControl in Metaverses for control intelligence and knowledge automation are presented.Prescriptive control with prescriptive knowledge and parallel philosophy is proposed as the starting point for the new control philosophy and technology,especially for computational control of metasystems in cyberphysical-social systems.We argue that circular causality,the generalized feedback mechanism for complex and purposive systems,should be adapted as the fundamental principle for control and management of metasystems with metacomplexity in metaverses.Particularly,an interdisciplinary approach is suggested for MetaControl and DeControl as a new form of intelligent control based on five control metaverses:MetaVerses,MultiVerses,InterVerses,TransVerse,and DeepVerses.展开更多
To tackle the complexity of human and social factors in manufacturing systems, parallel manufacturing for industrial metaverses is proposed as a new paradigm in smart manufacturing for effective and efficient operatio...To tackle the complexity of human and social factors in manufacturing systems, parallel manufacturing for industrial metaverses is proposed as a new paradigm in smart manufacturing for effective and efficient operations of those systems, where Cyber-Physical-Social Systems(CPSSs) and the Internet of Minds(Io M) are regarded as its infrastructures and the "Artificial systems", "Computational experiments"and "Parallel execution"(ACP) method is its methodological foundation for parallel evolution, closed-loop feedback, and collaborative optimization. In parallel manufacturing, social demands are analyzed and extracted from social intelligence for product R&D and production planning, and digital workers and robotic workers perform the majority of the physical and mental work instead of human workers, contributing to the realization of low-cost, high-efficiency and zero-inventory manufacturing. A variety of advanced technologies such as Knowledge Automation(KA), blockchain, crowdsourcing and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations(DAOs) provide powerful support for the construction of parallel manufacturing, which holds the promise of breaking the constraints of resource and capacity, and the limitations of time and space. Finally, the effectiveness of parallel manufacturing is verified by taking the workflow of customized shoes as a case,especially the unmanned production line named Flex Vega.展开更多
With the rapid development of information technologies such as digital twin, extended reality, and blockchain,the hype around "metaverse" is increasing at astronomical speed. However, much attention has been...With the rapid development of information technologies such as digital twin, extended reality, and blockchain,the hype around "metaverse" is increasing at astronomical speed. However, much attention has been paid to its entertainment and social functions. Considering the openness and interoperability of metaverses, the market of quality inspection promises explosive growth. In this paper, taking advantage of metaverses, we first propose the concept of Automated Quality Inspection(Auto QI), which performs integrated inspection covering the entire manufacturing process, including Quality of Materials, Quality of Manufacturing(Qo M), Quality of Products, Quality of Processes(Qo P), Quality of Systems, and Quality of Services(Qo S). Based on the scenarios engineering theory, we discuss how to perform interactions between metaverses and the physical world for virtual design instruction and physical validation feedback. Then we introduce a bottomup inspection device development workflow with productivity tools offered by metaverses, making development more effective and efficient than ever. As the core of quality inspection,we propose Quality Transformers to complete detection task,while federated learning is integrated to regulate data sharing.In summary, we point out the development directions of quality inspection under metaverse tide.展开更多
In the construction of Metaverses,sensors that are referred to as the“bridge of information transmission”,play a key role.The functionality and efficiency of today’s sensors,which operate in a manner similar to phy...In the construction of Metaverses,sensors that are referred to as the“bridge of information transmission”,play a key role.The functionality and efficiency of today’s sensors,which operate in a manner similar to physical sensing,are frequently constrained by their hardware and software.In this research,we proposed the Parallel Sensing framework,which includes background,concept,basic methods and typical application of parallel sensing.In our formulation,sensors are redefined as the integration of real physical sensors and virtual software-defined sensors based on parallel intelligence,in order to boost the performance of the sensors.Each sensor will have a parallel counterpart in the virtual world within the framework of parallel sensing.Digital sensors serve as the brain of sensors and maintain the same properties as physical sensors.Parallel sensing allows physical sensors to operate in discrete time periods to conserve energy,while cloud-based descriptive,predictive,and prescriptive sensors operate continuously to offer compensation data and serve as guardians.To better illustrate parallel sensing concept,we show some example applications of parallel sensing such as parallel vision,parallel point cloud and parallel light fields,both of which are designed by construct virtual sensors to extend small real data to virtual big data and then boost the performance of perception models.Experimental results demonstrate the effective of parallel sensing framework.The interaction between the real and virtual worlds enables sensors to operate actively,allowing them to intelligently adapt to various scenarios and ultimately attain the goal of“Cognitive,Parallel,Crypto,Federated,Social and Ecologic”6S sensing.展开更多
With the continuous advancement and maturation of technologies such as big data,artificial intelligence,virtual reality,robotics,human-machine collaboration,and augmented reality,many enterprises are finding new avenu...With the continuous advancement and maturation of technologies such as big data,artificial intelligence,virtual reality,robotics,human-machine collaboration,and augmented reality,many enterprises are finding new avenues for digital transformation and intelligent upgrading.Industry 5.0,a further extension and development of Industry 4.0,has become an important development trend in industry with more emphasis on human-centered sustainability and flexibility.Accordingly,both the industrial metaverse and digital twins have attracted much attention in this new era.However,the relationship between them is not clear enough.In this paper,a comparison between digital twins and the metaverse in industry is made firstly.Then,we propose the concept and framework of Digital Twin Systems Engineering(DTSE)to demonstrate how digital twins support the industrial metaverse in the era of Industry 5.0 by integrating systems engineering principles.Furthermore,we discuss the key technologies and challenges of DTSE,in particular how artificial intelligence enhances the application of DTSE.Finally,a specific application scenario in the aviation field is presented to illustrate the application prospects of DTSE.展开更多
Several articles on the mental health impact of the metaverse and the need to balance its potential benefits with the risks of metaverse use has recently published.The metaverse consists of a combination of immersive ...Several articles on the mental health impact of the metaverse and the need to balance its potential benefits with the risks of metaverse use has recently published.The metaverse consists of a combination of immersive technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms.The metaverse differs from the preceding digital psychiatric interventions due to its complex structure and interactions between components.The diverse functions of the metaverse ensure that it may have a substantial impact on mental health.However,the evidence for its efficacy in treating mental health disorders is limited to a few trials.The mental health benefits of immersive technologies are well-documented and suggest that metaverse-based psychiatric treatment may be similarly efficacious.The mental health risks of the metaverse are largely unknown,and it is not clear whether they will be greater than other digital psychiatric interventions.Much more research is needed to determine whether metaverse-based psychiatric treatment will meet the standards of appropriate mental healthcare.展开更多
As a model for the next generation of the Internet,the metaverse—a fully immersive,hyper-temporal virtual shared space—is transitioning from imagination to reality.At present,the metaverse has been widely applied in...As a model for the next generation of the Internet,the metaverse—a fully immersive,hyper-temporal virtual shared space—is transitioning from imagination to reality.At present,the metaverse has been widely applied in a variety of fields,including education,social entertainment,Internet of vehicles(IoV),healthcare,and virtual tours.In IoVs,researchers primarily focus on using the metaverse to improve the traffic safety of vehicles,while paying limited attention to passengers’social needs.At the same time,Social Internet ofVehicles(SIoV)introduces the concept of social networks in IoV to provide better resources and services for users.However,the problem of single interaction between SIoVand users has become increasingly prominent.In this paper,we first introduce a SIoVenvironment combined with the metaverse.In this environment,we adopt blockchain as the platform of the metaverse to provide a decentralized environment.Concerning passengers’social data may contain sensitive/private information,we then design an authentication and key agreement protocol calledMSIoV-AKAto protect the communications.Through formal security verifications in the real-or-random(ROR)model and using the AVISPA(Automated Validation of Internet Security Protocols and Applications)tool,we firmly verify the security of the protocol.Finally,detailed comparisons are made between our protocol and robust protocols/schemes in terms of computational cost and communication cost.In addition,we implement the MSIoV-AKA protocol in the Ethereum test network and Hyperledger Sawtooth to show the practicality.展开更多
In the successive rise of the metaverse and artificial intelligence(AI),rationalism and emotionalism have consistently manifested as symptoms of modernity throughout their developmental trajectories.This paper argues ...In the successive rise of the metaverse and artificial intelligence(AI),rationalism and emotionalism have consistently manifested as symptoms of modernity throughout their developmental trajectories.This paper argues that the achievements and crises of both fields signify the triumph of rationalism in the context of deepening modernity,while simultaneously harboring an intrinsic impetus and possibility for transitioning from rationalism to emotionalism.This dynamic serves as a quintessential representation of modernity’s crises and their transcendence.Centered on embodied cognitive science,AI and the metaverse—rooted in rationalism—now face challenges in shifting toward emotionalism,revealing their inadequacy in addressing this shift.Humanity must explore new modernity-deepening paradigms grounded in emotionalism to confront and transcend the potential crises posed by the metaverse and AI.展开更多
The metaverse is seen as the next technological revolution and tipped to generate up to$5 trillion in value by 2030,worldwide.However,many questions remain,and moving too fast could be detrimental if issues like priva...The metaverse is seen as the next technological revolution and tipped to generate up to$5 trillion in value by 2030,worldwide.However,many questions remain,and moving too fast could be detrimental if issues like privacy and interoperability are not ironed out soon.So what exactly is the metaverse and how can standards help?展开更多
This study presents a comprehensive framework for intelligent management in communication engineering construction,addressing critical challenges posed by 5G/6G network evolution and New Infrastructure policies.Center...This study presents a comprehensive framework for intelligent management in communication engineering construction,addressing critical challenges posed by 5G/6G network evolution and New Infrastructure policies.Centered on a digital twin-driven architecture,the proposed system integrates space-air-ground monitoring,AIoT-enabled self-organizing networks,and SDN-based elastic resource scheduling to achieve end-to-end lifecycle optimization.A four-dimensional hierarchical model(Perception-Network-Platform-Application)is developed to enhance cross-domain collaboration through intelligent sensing,hybrid networking,and augmented reality decision support.Key innovations include:(1)a dynamic Bayesian network for real-time risk prediction,reducing response time by 40%;(2)a reinforcement learning-driven resource allocation mechanism,improving equipment coordination efficiency by 30%;and(3)a blockchain-enhanced industrial metaverse platform,resolving ecosystem fragmentation via smart contracts and standardized protocols.Empirical validation demonstrates significant gains in project controllability and cost-effectiveness.Future directions extend the framework to 6G reconfigurable surfaces,quantum-secured command systems,and embodied AI construction robots,offering transformative pathways for autonomous and adaptive engineering ecosystems.展开更多
The ascent of the metaverse signfies a profound transformation in our digital landscape,ushering in a complex network of interlinked virtual domains and digital spaces.In this burgeoning metaverse,a paradigm shift is ...The ascent of the metaverse signfies a profound transformation in our digital landscape,ushering in a complex network of interlinked virtual domains and digital spaces.In this burgeoning metaverse,a paradigm shift is seen in how people engage,collaborate,and become immersed in digital environments.An especially intriguing concept taking root within this metaverse landscape is that of digital twins.Initially rooted in industrial and Internet of Things(IoT)contexts,digital twins are now making their mark in the metaverse,presenting opportunities to elevate user experiences,introduce novel dimensions of interaction,and seamlessly bridge the divide between the virtual and physical realms.Digital twins,conceived initially to replicate physical entities in real-time,have transcended their industrial origins in this new metaverse context.They no longer solely replicate physical objects but extend their domain to encompass digital entities,avatars,virtual environments,and users.Despite the vital contributions of digital twins in the metaverse,there has been no research that has explored the applications and scope of digital twins in the metaverse comprehensively.However,there are a few papers focusing on some particular applications.Addressing this research gap,we present an in-depth review of the pivotal role of application digital twins in the metaverse.We present 15 digital twin applications in the metaverse,ranging from simulation and training to emergency preparedness.This study outlines the critical limitations of integrating digital twins and metaverse and several future research directions.展开更多
Metaverse is a new emerging concept building up a virtual environment for the user using Virtual Reality(VR)and blockchain technology but introduces privacy risks.Now,a series of challenges arise in Metaverse security...Metaverse is a new emerging concept building up a virtual environment for the user using Virtual Reality(VR)and blockchain technology but introduces privacy risks.Now,a series of challenges arise in Metaverse security,including massive data traffic breaches,large-scale user tracking,analysis activities,unreliable Artificial Intelligence(AI)analysis results,and social engineering security for people.In this work,we concentrate on Decentraland and Sandbox,two well-known Metaverse applications in Web 3.0.Our experiments analyze,for the first time,the personal privacy data exposed by Metaverse applications and services from a combined perspective of network traffic and privacy policy.We develop a lightweight traffic processing approach suitable for the Web 3.0 environment,which does not rely on complex decryption or reverse engineering techniques.We propose a smart contract interaction traffic analysis method capable of retrieving user interactions with Metaverse applications and blockchain smart contracts.This method provides a new approach to de-anonymizing users'identities through Metaverse applications.Our system,METAseen,analyzes and compares network traffic with the privacy policies of Metaverse applications to identify controversial data collection practices.The consistency check experiment reveals that the data types exposed by Metaverse applications include Personal Identifiable Information(PII),device information,and Metaverse-related data.By comparing the data flows observed in the network traffic with assertions made in the privacy regulations of the Metaverse service provider,we discovered that far more than 49%of the Metaverse data flows needed to be disclosed appropriately.展开更多
1 A new international study reveals that our digital avatars(化身)are reshaping how we connect with brands in virtual worlds like the metaverse(元宇宙).Unlike the simple cartoon avatars of yesterday's video games,...1 A new international study reveals that our digital avatars(化身)are reshaping how we connect with brands in virtual worlds like the metaverse(元宇宙).Unlike the simple cartoon avatars of yesterday's video games,these complicated digital doubles can touch,see and hear in virtual environments.展开更多
Metaverse technologies are increasingly promoted as game-changers in transport planning,connectedautonomous mobility,and immersive traveler services.However,the field lacks a systematic review of what has been achieve...Metaverse technologies are increasingly promoted as game-changers in transport planning,connectedautonomous mobility,and immersive traveler services.However,the field lacks a systematic review of what has been achieved,where critical technical gaps remain,and where future deployments should be integrated.Using a transparent protocol-driven screening process,we reviewed 1589 records and retained 101 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles(2021–2025)that explicitly frame their contributions within a transport-oriented metaverse.Our reviewreveals a predominantly exploratory evidence base.Among the 101 studies reviewed,17(16.8%)apply fuzzymulticriteria decision-making,36(35.6%)feature digital-twin visualizations or simulation-based testbeds,9(8.9%)present hardware-in-the-loop or field pilots,and only 4(4.0%)report performance metrics such as latency,throughput,or safety under realistic network conditions.Over time,the literature evolves fromearly conceptual sketches(2021–2022)through simulation-centered frameworks(2023)to nascent engineering prototypes(2024–2025).To clarify persistent gaps,we synthesize findings into four foundational layers—geometry and rendering,distributed synchronization,cryptographic integrity,and human factors—enumerating essential algorithms(homogeneous 4×4 transforms,Lamport clocks,Raft consensus,Merkle proofs,sweep-and-prune collision culling,Q-learning,and real-time ergonomic feedback loops).A worked bus-fleet prototype illustrates how blockchain-based ticketing,reinforcement learning-optimized traffic signals,and extended reality dispatch can be integrated into a live digital twin.This prototype is supported by a threephase rollout strategy.Advancing the transport metaverse from blueprint to operation requires open data schemas,reproducible edge–cloud performance benchmarks,cross-disciplinary cyber-physical threat models,and city-scale sandboxes that apply their mathematical foundations in real-world settings.展开更多
Background Over the last few years,the rapid advancement of technology has led to the development of many approaches to digitalization.In this respect,metaverse provides 3D persistent virtual environments that can be ...Background Over the last few years,the rapid advancement of technology has led to the development of many approaches to digitalization.In this respect,metaverse provides 3D persistent virtual environments that can be used to access digital content,meet virtually,and perform several professional and leisure tasks.Among the numerous technologies supporting the metaverse,immersive Virtual Reality(VR)plays a primary role and offers highly interactive social experiences.Despite growing interest in this area,there are no clear design guidelines for creating environments tailored to the metaverse.Methods This study seeks to advance research in this area by moving from state-of-the-art studies on the design of immersive virtual environments in the context of metaverse and proposing how to integrate cutting-edge technologies within this context.Specifically,the best practices were identified by i)analyzing literature studies focused on human behavior in immersive virtual environments,ii)extracting common features of existing social VR platforms,and iii)conducting interviews with experts in a specific application domain.Specifically,this study considered the creation of a new virtual environment for MetaLibrary,a VR-based social platform aimed at integrating public libraries into metaverse.Several implementation challenges and additional requirements have been identified for the development of virtual environments(VEs).These elements were considered in the selection of specific cutting-edge technologies and their integration into the development process.A user study was also conducted to investigate some design aspects(namely lighting conditions and richness of the scene layout)for which deriving clear indications from the above analysis was not possible because different alternative configurations could be chosen.Results The work reported in this paper seeks to bridge the gap between existing VR platforms and related literature in the field,on the one hand,and requirements regarding immersive virtual environments for the metaverse,on the other hand,by reporting a set of best practices which were used to build a social virtual environment that meets users'expectations and needs.Conclusions Results suggest that carefully designed virtual environments can positively affect user experience and interaction within metaverse.The insights gained from this study offer valuable cues for developing immersive virtual environments for the metaverse to deliver more effective and engaging experiences.展开更多
Perceptual quality assessment for point cloud is critical for immersive metaverse experience and is a challenging task.Firstly,because point cloud is formed by unstructured 3D points that makes the topology more compl...Perceptual quality assessment for point cloud is critical for immersive metaverse experience and is a challenging task.Firstly,because point cloud is formed by unstructured 3D points that makes the topology more complex.Secondly,the quality impairment generally involves both geometric attributes and color properties,where the measurement of the geometric distortion becomes more complex.We propose a perceptual point cloud quality assessment model that follows the perceptual features of Human Visual System(HVS)and the intrinsic characteristics of the point cloud.The point cloud is first pre-processed to extract the geometric skeleton keypoints with graph filtering-based re-sampling,and local neighboring regions around the geometric skeleton keypoints are constructed by K-Nearest Neighbors(KNN)clustering.For geometric distortion,the Point Feature Histogram(PFH)is extracted as the feature descriptor,and the Earth Mover’s Distance(EMD)between the PFHs of the corresponding local neighboring regions in the reference and the distorted point clouds is calculated as the geometric quality measurement.For color distortion,the statistical moments between the corresponding local neighboring regions are computed as the color quality measurement.Finally,the global perceptual quality assessment model is obtained as the linear weighting aggregation of the geometric and color quality measurement.The experimental results on extensive datasets show that the proposed method achieves the leading performance as compared to the state-of-the-art methods with less computing time.Meanwhile,the experimental results also demonstrate the robustness of the proposed method across various distortion types.The source codes are available at https://github.com/llsurreal919/Point Cloud Quality Assessment.展开更多
As an emerging technological form,the metaverse provides innovative transformations for all levels of education-including scenarios,resources,and models-through its highly immersive and powerful social interaction cha...As an emerging technological form,the metaverse provides innovative transformations for all levels of education-including scenarios,resources,and models-through its highly immersive and powerful social interaction characteristics.Educational evaluation is core to assessing teaching effects and improving teaching strategies.With the technical support of the metaverse,challenges in traditional educational evaluation can be addressed,and comprehensive multi-dimensional portraits of individuals and collectives can be depicted,effectively enhancing teaching outcomes.Therefore,it has important value and untapped potential.This paper first analyzes the characteristics of educational evaluation in the metaverse context,discusses possible opportunities and challenges,then explores comprehensive practical paths from macro,meso,and micro levels,providing suggestions for the reform of educational evaluation in the metaverse environment.展开更多
In the metaverse,digital assets are essential to define identity,shape the virtual environment,and facilitate economic transactions.This study introduces a novel feature to the metaverse by capturing a fundamental asp...In the metaverse,digital assets are essential to define identity,shape the virtual environment,and facilitate economic transactions.This study introduces a novel feature to the metaverse by capturing a fundamental aspect of individuals–their conversations–and transforming them into digital assets.It utilizes natural language processing and machine learning methods to extract key sentences from user conversations and match them with emojis that reflect their sentiments.The selected sentence,which encapsulates the essence of the user’s statements,is then transformed into digital art through a generative visual model.This digital artwork is transformed into a non-fungible token,becoming a valuable digital asset within the blockchain ecosystem that is ideal for integration into metaverse applications.Our aim is to manage personality traits as digital assets to foster individual uniqueness,enrich user experiences,and facilitate more personalized services and interactions with both like-minded users and non-player characters,thereby enhancing the overall user journey.展开更多
The rise of digital art education not only brings new technical means for art education,but also injects new vitality into it.Metaverse,as a cutting-edge digital platform,can provide a more immersive and interactive l...The rise of digital art education not only brings new technical means for art education,but also injects new vitality into it.Metaverse,as a cutting-edge digital platform,can provide a more immersive and interactive learning experience for art education,break the limitations of traditional education,and promote the comprehensive innovation of art education.This study aims to explore the potential of meta-universe in art education by analyzing the specific impact of meta-universe on art education and revealing its unique advantages in enhancing the quality of teaching,enriching learning resources,and stimulating students’creativity.It is hoped that through this study,multiple possibilities of meta-universe application in art education will be discovered,providing theoretical and practical support for future development.展开更多
文摘An investigation and outline of MetaControl and DeControl in Metaverses for control intelligence and knowledge automation are presented.Prescriptive control with prescriptive knowledge and parallel philosophy is proposed as the starting point for the new control philosophy and technology,especially for computational control of metasystems in cyberphysical-social systems.We argue that circular causality,the generalized feedback mechanism for complex and purposive systems,should be adapted as the fundamental principle for control and management of metasystems with metacomplexity in metaverses.Particularly,an interdisciplinary approach is suggested for MetaControl and DeControl as a new form of intelligent control based on five control metaverses:MetaVerses,MultiVerses,InterVerses,TransVerse,and DeepVerses.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018AAA0101502)the Science and Technology Project of SGCC(State Grid Corporation of China):Fundamental Theory of Human-in-the-Loop Hybrid-Augmented Intelligence for Power Grid Dispatch and Control。
文摘To tackle the complexity of human and social factors in manufacturing systems, parallel manufacturing for industrial metaverses is proposed as a new paradigm in smart manufacturing for effective and efficient operations of those systems, where Cyber-Physical-Social Systems(CPSSs) and the Internet of Minds(Io M) are regarded as its infrastructures and the "Artificial systems", "Computational experiments"and "Parallel execution"(ACP) method is its methodological foundation for parallel evolution, closed-loop feedback, and collaborative optimization. In parallel manufacturing, social demands are analyzed and extracted from social intelligence for product R&D and production planning, and digital workers and robotic workers perform the majority of the physical and mental work instead of human workers, contributing to the realization of low-cost, high-efficiency and zero-inventory manufacturing. A variety of advanced technologies such as Knowledge Automation(KA), blockchain, crowdsourcing and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations(DAOs) provide powerful support for the construction of parallel manufacturing, which holds the promise of breaking the constraints of resource and capacity, and the limitations of time and space. Finally, the effectiveness of parallel manufacturing is verified by taking the workflow of customized shoes as a case,especially the unmanned production line named Flex Vega.
基金supported by Optima Collaborative Research Project of Defect Detection Algorithm for Automated Optical Inspection±Phase IIthe Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2020B0909050001,2020B090921003)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(2021402011)。
文摘With the rapid development of information technologies such as digital twin, extended reality, and blockchain,the hype around "metaverse" is increasing at astronomical speed. However, much attention has been paid to its entertainment and social functions. Considering the openness and interoperability of metaverses, the market of quality inspection promises explosive growth. In this paper, taking advantage of metaverses, we first propose the concept of Automated Quality Inspection(Auto QI), which performs integrated inspection covering the entire manufacturing process, including Quality of Materials, Quality of Manufacturing(Qo M), Quality of Products, Quality of Processes(Qo P), Quality of Systems, and Quality of Services(Qo S). Based on the scenarios engineering theory, we discuss how to perform interactions between metaverses and the physical world for virtual design instruction and physical validation feedback. Then we introduce a bottomup inspection device development workflow with productivity tools offered by metaverses, making development more effective and efficient than ever. As the core of quality inspection,we propose Quality Transformers to complete detection task,while federated learning is integrated to regulate data sharing.In summary, we point out the development directions of quality inspection under metaverse tide.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018AAA0101502)the Science and Technology Project of SGCC(State Grid Corporation of China):Fundamental Theory of Human-in-the-Loop Hybrid-Augmented Intelligence for Power Grid Dispatch and Control。
文摘In the construction of Metaverses,sensors that are referred to as the“bridge of information transmission”,play a key role.The functionality and efficiency of today’s sensors,which operate in a manner similar to physical sensing,are frequently constrained by their hardware and software.In this research,we proposed the Parallel Sensing framework,which includes background,concept,basic methods and typical application of parallel sensing.In our formulation,sensors are redefined as the integration of real physical sensors and virtual software-defined sensors based on parallel intelligence,in order to boost the performance of the sensors.Each sensor will have a parallel counterpart in the virtual world within the framework of parallel sensing.Digital sensors serve as the brain of sensors and maintain the same properties as physical sensors.Parallel sensing allows physical sensors to operate in discrete time periods to conserve energy,while cloud-based descriptive,predictive,and prescriptive sensors operate continuously to offer compensation data and serve as guardians.To better illustrate parallel sensing concept,we show some example applications of parallel sensing such as parallel vision,parallel point cloud and parallel light fields,both of which are designed by construct virtual sensors to extend small real data to virtual big data and then boost the performance of perception models.Experimental results demonstrate the effective of parallel sensing framework.The interaction between the real and virtual worlds enables sensors to operate actively,allowing them to intelligently adapt to various scenarios and ultimately attain the goal of“Cognitive,Parallel,Crypto,Federated,Social and Ecologic”6S sensing.
基金Supported by Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.24JL002)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2024M754054)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52120105008)Beijing Municipal Outstanding Young Scientis Program of Chinathe New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE。
文摘With the continuous advancement and maturation of technologies such as big data,artificial intelligence,virtual reality,robotics,human-machine collaboration,and augmented reality,many enterprises are finding new avenues for digital transformation and intelligent upgrading.Industry 5.0,a further extension and development of Industry 4.0,has become an important development trend in industry with more emphasis on human-centered sustainability and flexibility.Accordingly,both the industrial metaverse and digital twins have attracted much attention in this new era.However,the relationship between them is not clear enough.In this paper,a comparison between digital twins and the metaverse in industry is made firstly.Then,we propose the concept and framework of Digital Twin Systems Engineering(DTSE)to demonstrate how digital twins support the industrial metaverse in the era of Industry 5.0 by integrating systems engineering principles.Furthermore,we discuss the key technologies and challenges of DTSE,in particular how artificial intelligence enhances the application of DTSE.Finally,a specific application scenario in the aviation field is presented to illustrate the application prospects of DTSE.
文摘Several articles on the mental health impact of the metaverse and the need to balance its potential benefits with the risks of metaverse use has recently published.The metaverse consists of a combination of immersive technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms.The metaverse differs from the preceding digital psychiatric interventions due to its complex structure and interactions between components.The diverse functions of the metaverse ensure that it may have a substantial impact on mental health.However,the evidence for its efficacy in treating mental health disorders is limited to a few trials.The mental health benefits of immersive technologies are well-documented and suggest that metaverse-based psychiatric treatment may be similarly efficacious.The mental health risks of the metaverse are largely unknown,and it is not clear whether they will be greater than other digital psychiatric interventions.Much more research is needed to determine whether metaverse-based psychiatric treatment will meet the standards of appropriate mental healthcare.
基金supported by the Startup Foundation for Introducing Talent of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology and Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(Grant no.ZR202111230202).
文摘As a model for the next generation of the Internet,the metaverse—a fully immersive,hyper-temporal virtual shared space—is transitioning from imagination to reality.At present,the metaverse has been widely applied in a variety of fields,including education,social entertainment,Internet of vehicles(IoV),healthcare,and virtual tours.In IoVs,researchers primarily focus on using the metaverse to improve the traffic safety of vehicles,while paying limited attention to passengers’social needs.At the same time,Social Internet ofVehicles(SIoV)introduces the concept of social networks in IoV to provide better resources and services for users.However,the problem of single interaction between SIoVand users has become increasingly prominent.In this paper,we first introduce a SIoVenvironment combined with the metaverse.In this environment,we adopt blockchain as the platform of the metaverse to provide a decentralized environment.Concerning passengers’social data may contain sensitive/private information,we then design an authentication and key agreement protocol calledMSIoV-AKAto protect the communications.Through formal security verifications in the real-or-random(ROR)model and using the AVISPA(Automated Validation of Internet Security Protocols and Applications)tool,we firmly verify the security of the protocol.Finally,detailed comparisons are made between our protocol and robust protocols/schemes in terms of computational cost and communication cost.In addition,we implement the MSIoV-AKA protocol in the Ethereum test network and Hyperledger Sawtooth to show the practicality.
基金supported by the China Metaverse and Digital Talent Development Initiative and the general project of the National Social Science Foundation of China titled“Theoretical Interpretation of Advertising Messaging and the Development of a Typical Case Database”(19BXW085).
文摘In the successive rise of the metaverse and artificial intelligence(AI),rationalism and emotionalism have consistently manifested as symptoms of modernity throughout their developmental trajectories.This paper argues that the achievements and crises of both fields signify the triumph of rationalism in the context of deepening modernity,while simultaneously harboring an intrinsic impetus and possibility for transitioning from rationalism to emotionalism.This dynamic serves as a quintessential representation of modernity’s crises and their transcendence.Centered on embodied cognitive science,AI and the metaverse—rooted in rationalism—now face challenges in shifting toward emotionalism,revealing their inadequacy in addressing this shift.Humanity must explore new modernity-deepening paradigms grounded in emotionalism to confront and transcend the potential crises posed by the metaverse and AI.
文摘The metaverse is seen as the next technological revolution and tipped to generate up to$5 trillion in value by 2030,worldwide.However,many questions remain,and moving too fast could be detrimental if issues like privacy and interoperability are not ironed out soon.So what exactly is the metaverse and how can standards help?
文摘This study presents a comprehensive framework for intelligent management in communication engineering construction,addressing critical challenges posed by 5G/6G network evolution and New Infrastructure policies.Centered on a digital twin-driven architecture,the proposed system integrates space-air-ground monitoring,AIoT-enabled self-organizing networks,and SDN-based elastic resource scheduling to achieve end-to-end lifecycle optimization.A four-dimensional hierarchical model(Perception-Network-Platform-Application)is developed to enhance cross-domain collaboration through intelligent sensing,hybrid networking,and augmented reality decision support.Key innovations include:(1)a dynamic Bayesian network for real-time risk prediction,reducing response time by 40%;(2)a reinforcement learning-driven resource allocation mechanism,improving equipment coordination efficiency by 30%;and(3)a blockchain-enhanced industrial metaverse platform,resolving ecosystem fragmentation via smart contracts and standardized protocols.Empirical validation demonstrates significant gains in project controllability and cost-effectiveness.Future directions extend the framework to 6G reconfigurable surfaces,quantum-secured command systems,and embodied AI construction robots,offering transformative pathways for autonomous and adaptive engineering ecosystems.
文摘The ascent of the metaverse signfies a profound transformation in our digital landscape,ushering in a complex network of interlinked virtual domains and digital spaces.In this burgeoning metaverse,a paradigm shift is seen in how people engage,collaborate,and become immersed in digital environments.An especially intriguing concept taking root within this metaverse landscape is that of digital twins.Initially rooted in industrial and Internet of Things(IoT)contexts,digital twins are now making their mark in the metaverse,presenting opportunities to elevate user experiences,introduce novel dimensions of interaction,and seamlessly bridge the divide between the virtual and physical realms.Digital twins,conceived initially to replicate physical entities in real-time,have transcended their industrial origins in this new metaverse context.They no longer solely replicate physical objects but extend their domain to encompass digital entities,avatars,virtual environments,and users.Despite the vital contributions of digital twins in the metaverse,there has been no research that has explored the applications and scope of digital twins in the metaverse comprehensively.However,there are a few papers focusing on some particular applications.Addressing this research gap,we present an in-depth review of the pivotal role of application digital twins in the metaverse.We present 15 digital twin applications in the metaverse,ranging from simulation and training to emergency preparedness.This study outlines the critical limitations of integrating digital twins and metaverse and several future research directions.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2021YFB2700200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U21B2021,61932014,61972018,62202027)+2 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST (2022QNRC001)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (M23016)Yunnan Key Laboratory of Blockchain Application Technology Open Project (202105AG070005,YNB202206)。
文摘Metaverse is a new emerging concept building up a virtual environment for the user using Virtual Reality(VR)and blockchain technology but introduces privacy risks.Now,a series of challenges arise in Metaverse security,including massive data traffic breaches,large-scale user tracking,analysis activities,unreliable Artificial Intelligence(AI)analysis results,and social engineering security for people.In this work,we concentrate on Decentraland and Sandbox,two well-known Metaverse applications in Web 3.0.Our experiments analyze,for the first time,the personal privacy data exposed by Metaverse applications and services from a combined perspective of network traffic and privacy policy.We develop a lightweight traffic processing approach suitable for the Web 3.0 environment,which does not rely on complex decryption or reverse engineering techniques.We propose a smart contract interaction traffic analysis method capable of retrieving user interactions with Metaverse applications and blockchain smart contracts.This method provides a new approach to de-anonymizing users'identities through Metaverse applications.Our system,METAseen,analyzes and compares network traffic with the privacy policies of Metaverse applications to identify controversial data collection practices.The consistency check experiment reveals that the data types exposed by Metaverse applications include Personal Identifiable Information(PII),device information,and Metaverse-related data.By comparing the data flows observed in the network traffic with assertions made in the privacy regulations of the Metaverse service provider,we discovered that far more than 49%of the Metaverse data flows needed to be disclosed appropriately.
文摘1 A new international study reveals that our digital avatars(化身)are reshaping how we connect with brands in virtual worlds like the metaverse(元宇宙).Unlike the simple cartoon avatars of yesterday's video games,these complicated digital doubles can touch,see and hear in virtual environments.
基金financial support from the Centro de Matematica da Universidade doMinho(CMAT/UM),through project UID/00013.
文摘Metaverse technologies are increasingly promoted as game-changers in transport planning,connectedautonomous mobility,and immersive traveler services.However,the field lacks a systematic review of what has been achieved,where critical technical gaps remain,and where future deployments should be integrated.Using a transparent protocol-driven screening process,we reviewed 1589 records and retained 101 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles(2021–2025)that explicitly frame their contributions within a transport-oriented metaverse.Our reviewreveals a predominantly exploratory evidence base.Among the 101 studies reviewed,17(16.8%)apply fuzzymulticriteria decision-making,36(35.6%)feature digital-twin visualizations or simulation-based testbeds,9(8.9%)present hardware-in-the-loop or field pilots,and only 4(4.0%)report performance metrics such as latency,throughput,or safety under realistic network conditions.Over time,the literature evolves fromearly conceptual sketches(2021–2022)through simulation-centered frameworks(2023)to nascent engineering prototypes(2024–2025).To clarify persistent gaps,we synthesize findings into four foundational layers—geometry and rendering,distributed synchronization,cryptographic integrity,and human factors—enumerating essential algorithms(homogeneous 4×4 transforms,Lamport clocks,Raft consensus,Merkle proofs,sweep-and-prune collision culling,Q-learning,and real-time ergonomic feedback loops).A worked bus-fleet prototype illustrates how blockchain-based ticketing,reinforcement learning-optimized traffic signals,and extended reality dispatch can be integrated into a live digital twin.This prototype is supported by a threephase rollout strategy.Advancing the transport metaverse from blueprint to operation requires open data schemas,reproducible edge–cloud performance benchmarks,cross-disciplinary cyber-physical threat models,and city-scale sandboxes that apply their mathematical foundations in real-world settings.
基金Supported by Fondazione TIM in the context of the “Facciamola Facile” initiativeby Programma Operativo Nazionale (PON)“Ricerca e Innovazione” 2014-2020-DM 1062/2021 funds
文摘Background Over the last few years,the rapid advancement of technology has led to the development of many approaches to digitalization.In this respect,metaverse provides 3D persistent virtual environments that can be used to access digital content,meet virtually,and perform several professional and leisure tasks.Among the numerous technologies supporting the metaverse,immersive Virtual Reality(VR)plays a primary role and offers highly interactive social experiences.Despite growing interest in this area,there are no clear design guidelines for creating environments tailored to the metaverse.Methods This study seeks to advance research in this area by moving from state-of-the-art studies on the design of immersive virtual environments in the context of metaverse and proposing how to integrate cutting-edge technologies within this context.Specifically,the best practices were identified by i)analyzing literature studies focused on human behavior in immersive virtual environments,ii)extracting common features of existing social VR platforms,and iii)conducting interviews with experts in a specific application domain.Specifically,this study considered the creation of a new virtual environment for MetaLibrary,a VR-based social platform aimed at integrating public libraries into metaverse.Several implementation challenges and additional requirements have been identified for the development of virtual environments(VEs).These elements were considered in the selection of specific cutting-edge technologies and their integration into the development process.A user study was also conducted to investigate some design aspects(namely lighting conditions and richness of the scene layout)for which deriving clear indications from the above analysis was not possible because different alternative configurations could be chosen.Results The work reported in this paper seeks to bridge the gap between existing VR platforms and related literature in the field,on the one hand,and requirements regarding immersive virtual environments for the metaverse,on the other hand,by reporting a set of best practices which were used to build a social virtual environment that meets users'expectations and needs.Conclusions Results suggest that carefully designed virtual environments can positively affect user experience and interaction within metaverse.The insights gained from this study offer valuable cues for developing immersive virtual environments for the metaverse to deliver more effective and engaging experiences.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant(62171257,U22B2001,U19A2052,62020106011,62061015)in part by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing under Grant(2023NSCQMSX2930)+1 种基金in part by the Youth Innovation Group Support Program of ICE Discipline of CQUPT under Grant(SCIE-QN-2022-05)in part by the Graduate Scientifc Research and Innovation Project of Chongqing under Grant(CYS22469).
文摘Perceptual quality assessment for point cloud is critical for immersive metaverse experience and is a challenging task.Firstly,because point cloud is formed by unstructured 3D points that makes the topology more complex.Secondly,the quality impairment generally involves both geometric attributes and color properties,where the measurement of the geometric distortion becomes more complex.We propose a perceptual point cloud quality assessment model that follows the perceptual features of Human Visual System(HVS)and the intrinsic characteristics of the point cloud.The point cloud is first pre-processed to extract the geometric skeleton keypoints with graph filtering-based re-sampling,and local neighboring regions around the geometric skeleton keypoints are constructed by K-Nearest Neighbors(KNN)clustering.For geometric distortion,the Point Feature Histogram(PFH)is extracted as the feature descriptor,and the Earth Mover’s Distance(EMD)between the PFHs of the corresponding local neighboring regions in the reference and the distorted point clouds is calculated as the geometric quality measurement.For color distortion,the statistical moments between the corresponding local neighboring regions are computed as the color quality measurement.Finally,the global perceptual quality assessment model is obtained as the linear weighting aggregation of the geometric and color quality measurement.The experimental results on extensive datasets show that the proposed method achieves the leading performance as compared to the state-of-the-art methods with less computing time.Meanwhile,the experimental results also demonstrate the robustness of the proposed method across various distortion types.The source codes are available at https://github.com/llsurreal919/Point Cloud Quality Assessment.
文摘As an emerging technological form,the metaverse provides innovative transformations for all levels of education-including scenarios,resources,and models-through its highly immersive and powerful social interaction characteristics.Educational evaluation is core to assessing teaching effects and improving teaching strategies.With the technical support of the metaverse,challenges in traditional educational evaluation can be addressed,and comprehensive multi-dimensional portraits of individuals and collectives can be depicted,effectively enhancing teaching outcomes.Therefore,it has important value and untapped potential.This paper first analyzes the characteristics of educational evaluation in the metaverse context,discusses possible opportunities and challenges,then explores comprehensive practical paths from macro,meso,and micro levels,providing suggestions for the reform of educational evaluation in the metaverse environment.
文摘In the metaverse,digital assets are essential to define identity,shape the virtual environment,and facilitate economic transactions.This study introduces a novel feature to the metaverse by capturing a fundamental aspect of individuals–their conversations–and transforming them into digital assets.It utilizes natural language processing and machine learning methods to extract key sentences from user conversations and match them with emojis that reflect their sentiments.The selected sentence,which encapsulates the essence of the user’s statements,is then transformed into digital art through a generative visual model.This digital artwork is transformed into a non-fungible token,becoming a valuable digital asset within the blockchain ecosystem that is ideal for integration into metaverse applications.Our aim is to manage personality traits as digital assets to foster individual uniqueness,enrich user experiences,and facilitate more personalized services and interactions with both like-minded users and non-player characters,thereby enhancing the overall user journey.
基金Center for Digitalized Culture and Media UESTC 2024 Project Grants。
文摘The rise of digital art education not only brings new technical means for art education,but also injects new vitality into it.Metaverse,as a cutting-edge digital platform,can provide a more immersive and interactive learning experience for art education,break the limitations of traditional education,and promote the comprehensive innovation of art education.This study aims to explore the potential of meta-universe in art education by analyzing the specific impact of meta-universe on art education and revealing its unique advantages in enhancing the quality of teaching,enriching learning resources,and stimulating students’creativity.It is hoped that through this study,multiple possibilities of meta-universe application in art education will be discovered,providing theoretical and practical support for future development.
