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1、Exploring the IndustrialMetaverse:A Roadmap to the FutureB R I E F I N G P A P E RO C T O B E R 2 0 2 3In collaboration with the University of CambridgeCover:Midjourney,Studio Miko.Images:Getty Images 2023 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or tran
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3、sed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum,nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introductio
4、n 41 Industrial metaverse:definition,where it stands today and a vision for the future 51.1 What is the industrial metaverse?51.2 Current state of the industrial metaverse 61.3 Vision for the industrial metaverse 62 Foundations and applications of the industrial metaverse 73 The future of the indust
5、rial metaverse:aroadmap 114 Actions for companies and governments 15Conclusion 17Contributors 18Endnotes 19Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future2ForewordThe industrial metaverse is likely to impact industry and shape its future.The path for the evolution and conceptualization of
6、 the industrial metaverse remains uncertain,especially regarding its short-,mid-and long-term developments within industry.To help industry gain a better understanding,the World Economic Forum and the Cyber-Human Lab at the University of Cambridge have worked together with leading industry partners
7、and organisations to shed some light on the complex dynamics of the industrial metaverse,its technology,use cases and market.This paper is another milestone in understanding the potential behind the metaverse as part of the Defining and Building the Metaverse initiative,where investigations have sta
8、rted regarding Demystifying the Consumer Metaverse,the social implications of its development,and the considerations for interoperability and privacy and safety in its construction.In this briefing paper,a technology roadmap outlines the potential development paths of the industrial metaverse and pr
9、ovides action and discussion points to industry leaders and governments to keep abreast of its latest developments.We would like to thank all contributors and invite readers to explore the current state,future vision and key developments of the industrial metaverse in this briefing paper.Thomas Bohn
10、 Founder and Head,Cyber-Human Lab,University of CambridgeCathy Li Head,AI,Data and Metaverse;Member of the Executive Committee,World Economic Forum Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:ARoadmap to the FutureOctober 2023Kyriakos Triantafyllidis Head,Growth and Strategy,Centre for AdvancedManufacturing
11、andSupply Chains,WorldEconomicForum Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future3Executive summaryThe industrial metaverse is in its early stages,which makes it difficult to predict and manage for industry leaders.Building on extensive fieldwork,this briefing paper addresses this chall
12、enge by outlining a roadmap for the industrial metaverse.The roadmap focuses on four key dimensions:market,use cases,technologies and resources.The roadmap shows that on the market side,itis important for industry players to assess the economic,social and environmental value of theindustrial metaver
13、se.At a use cases level,they should start experimenting with the first proofs-of-concept,which may be integrated into a wider industrial metaverse platform.In terms of technologies,companies shouldconsider building infrastructure that ensures interoperability.On the resources side,they should educat
14、e,upskill and reskill employees around a shared vision and promote cross-disciplinarycollaboration.The industrial metaverse is likely to scale up in the coming years,and it is important for industry leaders to understand its complex,multi-dimensional impact to be ready to use its potential for their
15、 organizations and society overall.IntroductionThis briefing paper aims at stimulating discussions and helping industry leaders to understand what the industrial metaverse is and its potential over theshort-,mid-and long-term horizons.The industrial metaverse is a new concept that hasrecently attrac
16、ted considerable public attention.However,industry leaders are still grappling to understand what the industrial metaverse actually is,what its current state is,where it is going and how to get there.The intent of this publication is to address those questions by providing a preliminary definition,s
17、hedding light on the current state and outlining a vision for the industrial metaverse as it emerged through consultations with leading industrial companies.Building on this foundation,different dimensions of an industrial metaverse with market,use cases,technologies and resources have been mapped o
18、ut to explain potential future developments.Finally,the roadmap will conclude with points of action and discussion.It is acknowledged throughout this briefing paper that an industrial metaverse and its developments are uncertain.The roadmap should be seen as a document facilitating further,more in-d
19、epth communication and discussion.In doing so,a balance is sought between a positive vision for an industrial metaverse and critical aspects anddecision points.Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future4Industrial metaverse:definition,where it stands today and a vision for the future
20、1While first use cases are currently being explored,the industrial metaverse is envisioned as an open ecosystem platform in the long term.The“industrial metaverse”is a term commonly applied to the set of metaverse applications designed for industrial users.1 As the next evolutionary step of digital
21、twinning,the industrial metaverse extends beyond a digital replica of a machinery or a manufacturing plant.In fact,it can be defined as a persistent 3D platform that is implemented across an organization,value chain and product life cycle,serving as a digital reflection of an entire organization in
22、its operational environment.In its combinatory nature,it integrates processes,materials,machines and people in a bi-directional flow between real and virtual worlds.It builds on enabling technologies,including extended reality(XR),robotics,sensors and actuators as part of the internet of things(IoT)
23、,artificial intelligence(AI),development tools,blockchain,computing and connectivity.1.1 What is the industrial metaverse?Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future5Building on different industry perspectives,the industrial metaverse is mainly envisioned as an open ecosystem platform
24、 built on defined and shared standards.It should be embedded in a fair,ethical and internationally coordinated legal system where it provides economic,social and environmental value to many players.2According to companies,in a few years,use cases will have evolved from unconnected proof of concepts
25、into an integrated platform enabling multiple and increasingly complex applications,including virtual design,testing,production planning,operations and monitoring and maintenance.On this integrated platform,use cases should be accessed immersively and intuitively.In this context,connectivity and com
26、puting infrastructure are expected to be widely set up to realize this interoperable,open platform.Additionally,industry experts foresee AI as a significant enabler of the industrial metaverse,with its potential to elevate other enabling technologies to new heights.Internally,industry experts will h
27、ave established a shared,company-specific vision,strategy and flexible governance mechanisms that ensure the responsible and sustainable implementation of thetechnology.1.3 Vision for the industrial metaverse Industry experts foresee AI as a significant enabler of the industrial metaverse,with its p
28、otential to elevate other enabling technologies to new heights.To date,there are significant differences across industries when it comes to the adoption of the industrial metaverse,with some companies leading the space,particularly in the automotive,aerospace,energy and pharmaceutical sectors.Despit
29、e the different levels of advancement in these industries,the opportunities and challenges encountered by companies in its adoption are similar.More specifically,industrial companies are experimenting with initial proofs-of-concept such as virtual reality(VR)safety training and mixed reality(MR)show
30、rooms.The use of 3D modelling and simulation software is becoming more common for development and testing.However,these pilot projects often lack integration into existing software infrastructure or an industrial metaverse platform.To implement more advanced use cases,many companies face challenges
31、such as insufficient high-speed,low-latency connections to the factory and a lack of structured data from sensors within existing machines and other devices.Additionally,while almost all companies collect data,they struggle with interpreting them due to incompatible formats.Creating new 3D content t
32、hrough technologies like 3D scanning devices or AI-generated content is promising,but the associated costs are still considered to be high.Aside from these hurdles,many companies are overwhelmed by the complexity and speed of innovation in the industrial metaverse.As of today,a clear vision,strategy
33、 and governance processes for the whole industrial metaverse concept are missing.1.2 Current state of the industrial metaverseExploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future6Foundations and applications of the industrial metaverse2Four dimensions are key to ensuring a valuable,responsible
34、 and collaborative industrial metaverse.Building on a shared community understanding of what the industrial metaverse is and how it could be broadly envisioned,the aim is to map out a possible implementation path.In general,roadmapping is a powerful technique used to structure and visualize complex
35、systems in dynamic environments.3,4 Theapproach is applied using four key dimensions:1)market drivers,2)underlying technologies,3)resources required,and 4)potential use cases,describing each underlying dimension with sub-categories and visions.1 Key market influences for establishing the industrial
36、metaverseFor the industrial metaverse to scale in a responsible way and benefit all stakeholders of society,there are five key market drivers that need to be taken into account:economic,social,environmental,political and legal.Their complexity is likely to increase as the industrial metaverse market
37、 spans international borders with different political and legal systems.The market drivers of an industrial metaverseFIGURE 1EconomicAn open industrial metaverse ecosystem should create economic value for all companies across industries.EnvironmentalThe net environmental benefits should outweigh env
38、ironmental costs throughout the whole industrial metaverse life cycle.LegalFair,ethical and internationally coordinated legal frameworks should regulate an industrial metaverse.SocialAn industrial metaverse should be designed to make work more enjoyable,productive,inclusive and healthy for everyone.
39、PoliticalNational and international politics should equally consider social,economic and environmental interests for the industrial metaverse.MarketExploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future72 Underlying technologies of theindustrial metaverseThe industrial metaverse is enabled by mu
40、ltiple technologies that can be conceptualized in a five-layer technology stack.The hardware infrastructure includes connectivity and computing.One layer above,the software infrastructure layer includes AI,development tools and distributed ledger technologies(e.g.blockchain)that are dependent on the
41、 underlying hardware.Building on the software infrastructure,the industrial systems may consist of robotics,various sensors and actuators(IoT).All these technologies build the foundation of an industrial metaverse platform.Ontop of all these,the interaction layer with input/output(XR)devices represe
42、nts the interface tothe users.The technology stack of an industrial metaverseFIGURE 2TechnologiesIndustrial metaverse platformAn interoperable and open platform that combines underlaying technologies and integrates different use cases.It should be intuitively operable by humans.Artificial intelligen
43、ceAI enables better scaling,autonomous decision-making and more intuitive interaction.It enhances many other underlying technologies of an industrial metaverse.Development toolsThese tools help developers to build an industrial metaverse and will enable precise and cost-effective virtual replication
44、 of industrial environments and easier creation and modification of virtual content and assets.Distributed ledger technology(DLT)DLT might be integrated into other technologies where it could increase security,interoperability and audibility in an industrial metaverse.ConnectivitySecure and reliable
45、,high-bandwidth,low-latency connection between industrial metaverse objects and systems.ComputingFlexible,ubiquitous computing in the cloud,edge and on-site.RoboticsFlexible and reliable robotic systems that are capable of autonomous decision-making.Robotics should also enable intuitive human-robot
46、collaboration.Sensors and actuators/IoTIndustrial objects collect data in standardized formats and can be remotely manipulated.InteractionIndustrial metaverse platformIndustrial systemsHardware infrastructureSoftware infrastructureInput/output(I/O)devicesComfortable,industrially suitable(mobile)devi
47、ces and wearables with a high resolution and long battery duration,which allow for seamless and precise interaction with an industrial metaverse platform,can be realised through XR and MR,(or brain computer)interfaces.Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future83 Required resources fo
48、r anindustrial metaverseThe resources dimension refers to fundamental,organizational and human assets that companies need to put in place to successfully implement the industrial metaverse and achieve impact at scale.Its fundamental resources include financial resources,safety,privacy and security;o
49、rganisational resources include organisational structures,governance and culture;and human resources span across management and employees.Resources required for an industrial metaverseFIGURE 3ResourcesOrganizational structureThe organizational structure should be flexible and enable interdisciplinar
50、y,cross-functional teams and dedicated industrial metaverse roles.GovernanceGovernance structures should enable a responsible implementation of the industrial metaverse use cases and a commitment to open standards and interoperability.CultureOpen,responsible tech-embracing,supportive culture can pro
51、mote collaboration and co-creation within and across companies.ManagementManagement should establish a clear,shared company vision and strategy for an industrial metaverse.EmployeesKnowledge about an industrial metaverse and its implementation should be continuously built.HumanOrganizationalFinancia
52、l resourcesFinancial investments into an industrial metaverse must be continuous and sufficient with a positive return on investment.SafetySafety of humans and physical and virtual assets must be ensured at all times.PrivacyThe privacy of employees,customers and other stakeholders must be ensured wi
53、thin and across the organization.SecuritySecurity of systems must be constantly ensured across the whole industrial metaverse.FundamentalExploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future94 Identified use case applications in the industrialmetaverseThrough the industry community consultation
54、s,it has been possible to come up with a list of potential industrial metaverse-related use case applications.In fact,potential applications can be clustered along the product life cycle into pre-production,production and post-production.Pre-production includes training,development as well as testin
55、g and procurement.Production spans across operational planning,process optimization,monitoring,operations and assembly,business intelligence,quality control and maintenance.Post-production includes marketing and sales,customer support and product recycling.All these use cases represent a concrete wa
56、y for the industrial metaverse to generate impact and value for companies both in terms of operations and business models,supporting the shared community belief that industry is among the most relevant fields of impact of the metaverse.Use cases in an industrial metaverseFIGURE 4TrainingRemote,immer
57、sive learning in a realistic and interactive virtual environment.Development and testingCollaborative virtual product and factory prototyping and simulation.ProcurementVirtual simulation and testing of supplies before purchase.AI supported supply and inventory predictions.Supply chain optimization,s
58、imulation and increased transparency.Pre-productionMarketing and salesImmersive virtual product demonstration and showrooms.Customer supportRemote,XR-enhanced support and maintenance for customers.Product recyclingEnabling tracking of materials and information on up-,re-and downcycling.Post-producti
59、onOperational planningAutomated planning of operations in integrated systems in industrial metaverse applications.Process optimizationAI-enhanced optimization of entire production systems.Monitoring,operations and assemblyReal-time(remote)monitoring and operations with control of physical production
60、 systems and XR-assisted assembly.Business intelligenceAggregated information and visual analytics for forecasting and decision-making in a single integrated system.Quality controlAutomated,AI-supported quality control at each production step.MaintenanceRemote support,predictive maintenance and XR i
61、nstructions.ProductionUse casesExploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future10The future of the industrial metaverse:aroadmap3Different potential developments outline the short-,mid-and long-term of the market,technologies,resources and use case dimension.The four dimensions(market,tech
62、nologies,resources and use cases)build the roadmap framework from which the potential implementation of an industrial metaverse between the current stateand a future vision could evolve.Building on the four dimensions,developments are mapped out along a time axis with short-,mid-andlong-term horizon
63、s.The content of the roadmap is the result of interviews with leading stakeholders from industry,including software and hardware providers as well as consultancies and other relevant organizations.This roadmap does not claim to give a fixed picture of the future but outlines a credible path,based on
64、 community insights,towards achieving the envisioned state of the industrial metaverse over thenext fifteen years.In Figure 5,only key sub-dimensions are included,with the goal of providing a high-level overview and facilitating initial discussions among industry experts.Exploring the Industrial Met
65、averse:A Roadmap to the Future11A potential roadmap towards realizing an industrial metaverseFIGURE 5Personal computers and tablets remain the most common device for most use cases.Companies experiment with XR headsets but face problems with limited user experience,cost of content creation and rugge
66、dness for an industrial environment.Technology improvements in battery life and optics allow MR application in industrial environments.Technology companies start building platform ecosystems for industrial companies,which integrate different use cases within the company into a single platform.Missin
67、g standards and lack of interoperability make this difficult.Establishment of few platform providers;integration of multiple use cases within a company and across the value chain on these industrial metaverse platforms,high pressure for integration for small-and medium-sized companies.A lot of senso
68、r data is not being analysed,companies face problems upgrading sensors to legacy(brownfield)systems.Increasing coverage of sensors and actuators enable complete control of industrial environments and processes.Connectivity to the factory is a bottleneck for use cases that require real-time interacti
69、on or high bandwidth.High investments into new network infrastructure to and within the factory enables more complex use cases.AI is being implemented in many underlying technologies.Companies invest heavily into new developments and are assessing opportunities and risks.AI models are becoming incre
70、asingly sophisticated and become an enabling technology that supports scaling up use cases.Robotic systems come equipped with advanced sensors,actuators and 3D models and can therefore quickly be integrated into an industrial metaverse.Increasing importance and use of robotic systems for industrial
71、companies,focus on human-robot collaboration systems.Increasingly fully-automated production lines.Short-term(now-5 years)Mid-term(5-10 years)Long-term(10-15 years)Enthusiasm towards an industrial metaverse but also scepticism and fear of labour replacement.The industrial metaverse is designed in an
72、 inclusive and safe way,less tech-enthusiastic employees are supported and upskilled to prevent a“digital divide”.The economic value of an industrial metaverse is still uncertain,a key driver for its adoption is a shrinking workforce and need for automation.Industry has recognized the economic poten
73、tial of an industrial metaverse and invest in underlying technical infrastructure.Return on investment is still uncertain for many use cases.The industrial metaverse ecosystem becomes an economic enabler for many industries.EnvironmentalSocialEconomicAssessment of environmental opportunities such as
74、 efficiency gains and reduction of resources and waste as well as challenges such as an increasing need for hardware and energy.Increasing importance of environmental considerations and regulations in the industrial metaverse when scaling use cases and their potential negative environmental effects.
75、MarketInput/output devices(XR)Industrial metaverse platformRoboticsSensors and actuators(IoT)Artificial intelligenceConnectivityTechnologiesShort-term(now-5 years)Mid-term(5-10 years)Long-term(10-15 years)Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future12A potential roadmap towards realizi
76、ng an industrial metaverse(continued)FIGURE 5Technical and interdisciplinary knowledge become more important.Real-time digital operation and monitoring of production systems.Increasing automation and digital twinning of production systems with AR assisted assembly.Increasingly autonomous production
77、systems enable remote monitoring and control,are assisted by AI and can be intuitively visualized in XR.Industry mainly uses physical product demonstrations in-person or through videos,pictures and text.Cost for immersive content creation is still high.Increasingly immersive 3D presentations of prod
78、ucts or factories in 3D showrooms that are accessible with XR and created in no-code development tools.In-person or remote expert assistance via audio or video are predominant in industry.Increasing use of remote customer support for physical maintenance with a shared perception of space through XR
79、or holographic instructions.In-person training,video content and text are the prevailing methods for teaching and training.XR pilot use cases trial training in predefined virtual learning scenarios.Increasing effectiveness of(remote)training in realistic,immersive,highly manipulative,virtual environ
80、ments.Multi-user interaction and automated supervision becomes possible.Data are analysed in an aggregated manner in different systems,AI is explored for decision support.Enhancement of visual analytics with AI and internal and external data,voice input.Products and factories are planned digitally i
81、n 3D and accessed with 2D monitors,simulation and tests with few parameters are possible.Increasingly complex products and factories can be simulated and tested,minimizing the need for physical prototyping and testing.AI-supported asset generation and(remote)real-time collaboration with customers an
82、d suppliers becomes possible.GovernanceCultureEmployeesManagementResourcesLack of knowledge about possibilities of the industrial metaverse by top and middle management.Establishment of a company-wide industrial metaverse vision and strategy.Established processes and governance structures already en
83、able cross-functional and interdisciplinary collaboration to implement first industrial metaverse pilot use cases.Creation of external governance structures encourage more collaboration between companies on an industrial metaverse platform.Continuous learning and upskilling for all employees to impl
84、ement and make use of the potential of the industrial metaverse.Culture is a crucial factor and can encourage or hinder the adoption of the industrial metaverse use cases.Increasingly open,collaborative,tech-embracing culture spanning organizational functions promotes innovation.TrainingDevelopment
85、and testingMonitoring,operations and assemblyBusiness intelligenceMarketing and salesCustomer supportUse casesShort-term(now-5 years)Mid-term(5-10 years)Long-term(10-15 years)Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future131 MarketOn the economic side,the value of the industrial metavers
86、e is still unclear.Still,according to the community,it should become more recognizable in the mid-term,thus leading to increased investments.In fact,industrial companies and metaverse platform providers have a common interest in establishing an interoperable,open industrial metaverse platform and lo
87、ok committed to working for it.On the social side,the scepticism and fear originating from a potential labour replacement could be balanced by the possibility of upskilling and reskilling the workforce in the mid and long term,which should prevent a digital divide.Further,environmental consideration
88、s around energy,resources and waste are likely to become increasingly important as use cases scale and more technical infrastructure is required.2 TechnologiesIndustrial companies are experimenting with XR devices in industrial environments for specific use cases such as training and product design.
89、As technology matures,it will become clearer how XR can add value to the 2D screens currently in use.Beyond XR,some technology companies are working to implement industrial metaverse platforms that integrate different use cases.Moreover,the importance of robotics,sensors and actuators is expected to
90、 increase in the mid and long term as industrial environments become more virtually controlled and automated.Robotic simulations are seen as the first stepping stone for the realization of the industrial metaverse.Automation is foreseen to be significantly enabled through AI.Particularly in the scal
91、ing phase of the industrial metaverse in the mid-term,AI is expected to make use of all other underlying technologies.In the present,a strong limiting factor for the implementation of the industrial metaverse is the existing public network infrastructure.With a shift towards cloud computing and real
92、-time virtual interaction,higher bandwidth and lower latency are required.It is important for industry players to continue developing open standards.This can ensure interoperability between technologies and platform solutions,enabling faster and more cost-effective development and implementation.3 R
93、esourcesBesides changes in the underlying technologies,the implementation of an industrial metaverse will also require changes in existing organizational resources,including governance and culture.Governance structures need to be adapted to guide collaboration within and across organizations.An open
94、,technology-embracing and supportive culture can help to facilitate the necessary change.Human resources are also needed for industrial metaverse implementation.Managers need to gain a clearer understanding of how the industrial metaverse can support organizational goals and develop a coherent indus
95、trial metaverse vision and strategy.Ongoing learning both soft and hard skills for employees is an important factor in building up technical knowledge and promoting interdisciplinary work.4 Use casesCurrently,first proof-of-concept use cases are being explored by companies but are often limited due
96、to a lack of integration of underlying technologies,such as advanced head-mounted displays(HMDs),connectivity infrastructure and limited content to populate virtual environments.Further,use cases often still generate 2D data as an output,are not real-time and have no collaborative features.The most
97、prominent use cases currently deployed are training,and marketing and sales due to their often less resource-intensive implementation.In the mid-and long-term,use cases are expected to be implemented more widely on an interoperable platform.They are also envisioned to have a stronger collaborative f
98、ocus,possibilities for real-time manipulation,features for customization and more consistently offer 3D output capabilities.Use cases could be enhanced with AI features,increasingly being employed for decision assistance and decision-making.Use cases such as training,development and testing monitori
99、ng,operations and assembly,business intelligence,marketing and sales,and customer support are likely to be explored in the mid-and long-term,given their high dependency on underlying technologies.The scepticism and fear originating from a potential labour replacement could be balanced by the possibi
100、lity of upskilling and reskilling the workforce in the mid and long term.Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future14Actions for companies and governments4Companies and governments should discuss the role of humans,extended reality,level of openness and granularity.Building on our ro
101、admap for an industrial metaverse,what are points of action and discussion industry leaders and governments should consider today to keep abreast of developments?Market Industry players should get a better understanding of the economic,social and environmental value of the industrial metaverse,which
102、 is derived from its problem-solving potential.Further,they should collaborate with other industry representatives and governments on legal protection for sharing virtual assets and knowledge across companies.Openness to sharing information is seen as a big lever for value creation in the industrial
103、 metaverse.TechnologiesThe underlying infrastructure of an industrial metaverse should be enhanced.Aside from infrastructure,companies should develop and establish common standards in industry associations to ensure interoperability of the technologies and use cases.Resources The development of a sh
104、ared vision and strategy,as well as upskilling and reskilling of employees,is key.Moreover,industry players should promote cross-disciplinary collaboration within the firm,as implementing an industrial metaverse in a holistic way requires diverse people.Overall,industrial players need to consider al
105、l four dimensions when implementing and scaling an industrial metaverse.Use cases Industry leaders are advised to strategically consider whether to build virtual assets in-house or externally while considering the current high costs for content creation.Options that reduce the cost of virtual assets
106、 should be constantly assessed as they hinder widespread implementation.In addition,industry players should prepare for combining and scaling use cases across the organization.Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future15Points of actionFIGURE 6Points of actionPoints of discussionHuma
107、nsWith an increasing use of robotics in manufacturing,what is the role of humans?Will the industrial metaverse still be human-centric in the future?Extended realityWhat value does XR add for humans in the industrial metaverse?OpennessHow interoperable,collaborative and open should the industrial met
108、averse be?How can we prevent lock-in effects by those companies?GranularityTo what level of accuracy should physical industrial environments be replicated?What value does photorealism and 3D add?ValueAssess the economic,social and environmental value of the industrial metaverse.SharingAdvocate for b
109、etter legal protection to share virtual assets across companies.MarketTechnologiesInfrastructureBuild the underlying infrastructure for the industrial metaverse.InteroperabilityDevelop and establish common standards and ensure interoperability.Use casesVirtual assetsReduce the cost of content creati
110、on.Use case connectionCombine and scale use cases on an industrial metaverse platform.ResourcesManagement and employee skillsTrain management and employees,create a shared vision and strategy.Cross-functional collaborationFoster cross-disciplinary collaboration within the firm with dedicated roles.A
111、bstracting from short-term actions,there are several points of discussion that need to be negotiated and agreed on by all parties involved in an industrial metaverse ecosystem.Currently,one point of discussion arises around the role of humans in the implementation of the industrial metaverse.Aside f
112、rom the design choice of humans in-the-loop or out-of-the-loop,industry players should discuss the role of XR and how open,collaborative and interoperable the industrial metaverse ecosystem should be.Moreover,the level of granularity of the real world thatis replicated(e.g.the resolution of the virt
113、ual environment)should be discussed.To successfully consider the above points,sound and meaningful stakeholder collaboration is required.Through its Defining and Building the Metaverse initiative,the Forum is bringing together leading voices from the private sector,civil society,academia and policy
114、to define the parameters of an economically viable,interoperable,safe and inclusive metaverse,with the industrial metaverse becoming an increasingly relevant area of work.Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future16ConclusionThe industrial metaverse is part of an ongoing development
115、towards digital first in industry.It has gained much attention primarily due to rapid advancements in commercial XR technology,AI and 3D modelling/simulation.With these technical capabilities,many industry players are currently testing how to best realize the economic,social and environmental value
116、of the industrial metaverse by experimenting with first pilot use cases with limited complexity.Industry players are thinking about strategies and governance mechanisms that support the implementation of the industrial metaverse on a broader scale within and across companies.Therefore,discussion and
117、 alignment are particularly needed on common standards to ensure interoperability and the creation of an open platform ecosystem.For industry players,much potential exists in scaling and combining different use cases in one industrial metaverse in the next5-10 years.In summary,this roadmap aims to s
118、hed some light on the complex dynamics of the industrial metaverse.It provides a framework for discussion on key steps towards an ecosystem that can provide value for different stakeholders.It will be down to industry,governments,academia and civil society to build the industrial metaverse in a resp
119、onsible way.The World Economic Forum represents a space for all stakeholders of society to collaborate on building an inclusive and sustainable metaverse that can support a responsible transition of the industry.Exploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap to the Future17ContributorsAcknowledgements
120、ProductionWorld Economic Forum Maria BassoCentre Curator,Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains Connie KuangLead,Metaverse and Generative AI Value Creation Francesca ZanollaCommunity and Initiatives Specialist,Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains Cyber
121、-Human Lab,UniversityofCambridgeThomas BohnFounder and HeadCarmen MayerResearch CollaboratorJakob SchmidbauerResearch CollaboratorSlawomir TadejaResearch AssociateTun Acarkan Director,Technology Management,Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution,TurkeyKevin ChanGlobal Policy Campaigns Strategy D
122、irector,MetaSergio ContrerasChief Digital Architect,NTT DataLucy CooperHead,Customer Innovation and Commercialization,MicrosoftIgnacio Prez HallerbachVice-President and Global Head,Partners&Platform,NavVisRolf IllenbergerChief Executive Officer,VRdirectAyush JainIdeas Incubator,Engineering Systems,H
123、PTibor MreyManaging Director and Partner,BCG XAndrew Pratt Vice-President,Customer Innovation,MicrosoftMaxime RoselloChief Technologist,HP FrancePhoebe BarkerDesigner,Studio MikoLaurence DenmarkCreative Director,Studio MikoMartha HowlettEditor,Studio MikoExploring the Industrial Metaverse:A Roadmap
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