Fraunhofer ICT GroupAlmost all of the institutes in the Fraunhofer ICT Group are researching metaverse technologies and bringing them into industrial application. Structures and ecosystems have already been established at an early stage both in Germany and in Europe, and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is also well positioned. The “Industrial Metaverse” roadmap has great potential due to the strong industrial base in Germany, particularly in the areas of platforms, special construction, individual technologies and service and consulting.
Market potential in the Industrial Metaverse sector:
- USD 100 billion by 2030 for digital twins, simulation and industrial XR (MIT)
Market potential in the Enterprise Metaverse sector:
- USD 30 billion by 2030 for immersive business collaborations (MIT)
Priorities
- Primary focus: “Industrial” Metaverse, but also “Enterprise” and “Urban” Metaverse
- “Enabling technologies” (3D models, simulations, digital twins, VR/AR) including system solutions for industry
- Development of use cases
- “Trusted Advisory” in the ecosystem
- Research and industry projects on social, ethical and health issues, user experience and sustainability aspects
- Standardization and standardization
