They will also be able to test prototypes of production lines or complex architectural structures detecting potential errors before switching on new features, thus reducing time and cost.Īnd just like the internet, all these amazing opportunities can also come with challenges. Logistics, engineering and manufacturing : Companies will be able to train staff all over the world and simultaneously in practical use of tools without risk of injuries.
Architects can also use virtual worlds to walk around virtual 3D buildings to gain a realistic impression of their buildings design and layout. Art and design: Users immerse in a virtual world of museums, galleries and archives where they experience the feeling of being in an actual museum, viewing the exhibition in a realistic way.Foreign language learning is another area rapidly gaining ground in the virtual world. Education : These technologies can increase the efficiency of training at a lower cost and produce better results in areas such as soft skills training.Healthcare : Virtual worlds will help with faster and more accurate diagnosis as well as therapeutic treatments.Examples of sectors that can benefit include: The study "Extended Reality: Opportunities, Success Stories and Challenges (Health, Education)" showed that 98 % of the professionals interviewed believe that Extended Reality (XR) technologies will contribute significantly to the development of their respective sectors over the next five years. With an estimated global growth of €800 billion by 2030 and a potential 860,000 new jobs created by 2025, virtual worlds are set to transform the business and employment sectors in the EU. Opportunities, pitfalls and potential solutions The European Commission have adopted a strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds to steer the next technological transition and ensure an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment for EU citizens, businesses and public administrations. By 2030, many people will be using them daily. Virtual worlds are becoming more and more sophisticated with better and clearer images and more life-like avatars.
Imagine a new type of internet where you can meet your friends, study, work or even walk among performers at the opera or sing along with your favourite artist, all in an immersive, virtual world. The Commission will ensure they reflect EU values and fundamental rights and foster innovation for businesses. Virtual worlds, also referred to as metaverses, will provide opportunities as well as challenges.
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