Metaverse Textbook: From Principles and Basic Technologies To Industrial Applications

An unprecedented book that thoroughly explains the technologies shaping the metaverse! The "metaverse" is a concept that utilizes technologies such as VR, AR, MR, and blockchain to develop various forms of entertainment, communication, and business (e.g., apparel, real estate, construction, retail, tourism, advertising, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, etc.) in a virtual space environment. It has become a buzzword in recent years. This book provides a detailed explanation of the background and history of the metaverse concept, its goals, and the various elemental technologies and virtualization technologies needed to realize the metaverse, as well as their principles, applications, and appeal.