Virtual Touchability: the impact of wearable sensors in Metaverse naturalization

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Authors	BANAEIAN FAR Saeed IMANI RAD Azadeh HOSSEINI BAMAKAN Seyed Mojtaba ZARERAVASAN Ahad
Year of publication	2025
Type	Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source	Discover Applied Sciences
MU Faculty or unit	Faculty of Economics and Administration
Citation
web	https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-025-07423-1
Doi	https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-07423-1
Keywords	Digital twin; Environmental protection; Real sense; User interface; Virtual reality
Attached files	s42452-025-07423-1__2_.pdf
Description	The Metaverse, an emerging 3D Internet platform, has rapidly gained popularity, attracting professionals from diverse fields due to its captivating applications. However, this paradigm remains in its infancy and requires significant advancements to achieve optimal user-friendliness. This paper introduces the concept of "Virtual Touchability" (VirTouch), a novel approach aimed at enhancing the realism of Metaverse-based assets for real-world users. By leveraging the potential of wearable sensors (WSs), this study defines VirTouch and investigates its ability to seamlessly merge digital assets with real-world sensations, thereby revolutionizing human-computer interactions and virtual experiences. The paper elucidates fundamental technologies and their synergistic integration with user interfaces, introduces innovative applications, and conducts a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of the VirTouch concept. Ultimately, this research offers valuable insights for academia, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs seeking to explore this promising domain, providing a strategic framework for future developments in metaverse technology.
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