Does the Industrial Metaverse contribute to Sustainability? Yes, take a look at our recent research:
Our latest research article “The Industrial Metaverse: Towards a Research Agenda of its Sustainability Implications” has been recently published as one of three scientific articles in the ISM conference proceedings (Procedia Computer Science).
Based on a combined approach including a systematic literature review and expert interviews, this study sheds light on the novel technological paradigm of the Industrial Metaverse. More than just a virtualization of production environments, the use of this technology has new implications for all areas of sustainability.
Key findings in a nutshell:
️ The industrial metaverse impacts the economic, social and environmental dimensions:
- In addition to increased productivity and minimized costs, the business model can expand to new business areas. However, only with high initial investments.
- Risks can be avoided and inclusivity strengthened. Nevertheless, the demands on employees are changing and social interaction may be neglected.
- Circularity approaches are being strengthened, emissions reduced and resource consumption minimized. However, large amounts of energy are required, and whether this can also be saved remains questionable.
Please feel free to listen to our podcast about this study: https://www.fau.tv/clip/id/56375
Read the full study here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050925001206