I am excited to share that my article explaining my book has been featured in the recent September edition of the XTIC Chronicle, a quarterly newsletter published by XTIC (Experiential Technology Innovation Centre) at IIT Madras. As India’s first research and product innovation center dedicated to Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Haptics. XTIC provides a platform for cutting-edge insights from academia, industry, startups, and CAVE members.

XTIC Chronicle Overview

The XTIC Chronicle is a valuable resource for all levels of readers interested in the latest advancements in XR technology. It regularly features contributions from experts, making it a go-to source of information on the evolution of experiential technologies.

Featured Article and Edition Theme

The theme for this edition is “Human Wellbeing”, exploring the critical importance of prioritizing humanity in the era of AI, XR, and 5G/6G. It delves into how these technologies can be used responsibly to ensure that humans remain at the center of technological evolution. My book’s content aligns well with this theme, emphasizing the need for a human-centric approach in our journey toward the future of technology.

Here is the content that was featured in the newsletter:

Exploring the Metaverse: A Balanced Look at the Next Internet

The term “metaverse” has become a buzzword, encompassing everything from virtual game worlds to the next iteration of the internet. While some may dismiss it as hype, immersive technologies like XR are quietly integrating into our daily lives through social media, virtual collaboration, and digital experiences. Computer vision and AI are constantly blurring the lines between the physical and virtual worlds.

In this dynamic landscape, understanding our role in adapting to new technologies is critical. Recognizing this, I wrote 📕 Exploring the Metaverse : Redefining the Reality in the Digital Age to provide insights that separate inflated expectations from genuine opportunities. The book equips you with a balanced and informed perspective on the promises and challenges of the metaverse.

Exploring the metaverse in five parts:

• Defining the metaverse: Delve into the history of digital revolutions and the origin of the metaverse. We’ll explore various definitions, expert perspectives, and address common misconceptions to arrive at a well-rounded understanding.
• Building blocks of the metaverse: Explore the technological foundation of the metaverse, including XR, IoT, Cloud, Blockchain, and advancements in AI. You’ll gain insight into how these advancements collectively pave the way for the metaverse.
• The metaverse in action: Explore hundreds of use cases of real-world applications spanning diverse industries. From revolutionizing gaming & entertainment to fostering virtual social interactions, transforming travel experiences, enhancing fitness routines, and revolutionizing healthcare practices. Discover how the metaverse is reshaping retail and commerce by reimagining property and assets. Moreover, witness the enterprise metaverse’s capacity to enhance skilling and reskilling efforts, while ensuring greater compliance with safety standards
• Metaverse concerns: While the Metaverse offers exciting possibilities, it also presents potential pitfalls. This section addresses concerns regarding identity protection, privacy, and sustainability, ensuring readers are aware of potential risks.
• Understand metaverse solution ecosystem, technologies and tools. Focus on shaping up standards and practices. Learn about the ongoing collaborative efforts to strengthen the technology while fostering awareness and responsible adoption among academia, industry, governing bodies, and the public.

Join the Conversation: “Exploring the Metaverse” concludes with a call to action, urging collaboration and responsible engagement from all stakeholders. The book empowers you to be part of shaping the future of technology, and the next internet.

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XTIC Chronicle - Sep 24

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