"Metaverse", which I can't hear anymore, now virtual space services are attracting attention "3 reasons" (page 1/2) --Itmedia News

　3DCG virtual space built online.People participate in their desired avatars and live a new life as another "reality" -such virtual space ideas have not been drawn in various science fiction works so far.It has been provided as a real service.And recently, the focus on these virtual spaces has been increasing again.The keyword is "Metaverse".

　Metaverse is a coined word that combines English "supera" and "universe".Originally, the name was given to a fictional virtual spatial service, which appeared in the work "Snow Crash" released in 1992 by science fiction writer Neil Stevensun.Later, when various virtual spatial services appeared by the evolution of technology, they were used as a general term.

　The service "second life", which was dominant in the 2000s, was also released in 2020 and quickly gained popularity, "Atsumare Animal Crossing", which gained popularity.。

　However, if the word "meta spring" is used in recent news, it seems that some additional meanings are included.It is also related to the reason why the attention to virtual spatial services has recovered, but here I would like to mention three elements.

　The first is the evolution of technology that enhances the virtual space itself.Of course, it includes high -specifications of terminals and high -capacity of networks, but what is particularly important is the use of VR technology, which is becoming rapidly sophisticated in recent years.

　With VR technology, not only will the 3DCG display on the plane screen, but also the visual experiences like being in a virtual space through dedicated goggles, not only controllers, but also their own facial expressions, and their facial expressions are free.It is now possible to operate.In other words, in a virtual space, more natural communication can be done easier.

　These evolution not only enhances private communication, but also attracts attention as a useful business.For example, Facebook opened the Horizon Workrooms, a metabers service that utilizes Oculus's VR technology acquired in 2014 in August 2021.

　As you can see from the name Workroom, it is in mind that it is used in business, such as virtual conferences.Participants can operate the avatar through gestures, etc., and use the terminals like a pen to draw a figure, so that communication close to actual meetings can be performed in a virtual space.

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