Dusty Robotics has launched the FieldPrint Platform, a solution integrating BIM (Building Information Modeling) into field operations, designed to synchronize construction activities. This platform aims to mitigate construction risks by ensuring uniformity in the information utilized by contractors. The FieldPrint Platform enhances the BIM-to-field workflow, supporting the entire process from design to installation.

Formitas AG is aiding the city of Schleiden, which was severely affected by the 2021 flood disaster, in its transition to digital infrastructure. The city, located in the Eifel region, has entrusted the Cologne team of digitalization specialists with strategic BIM (Building Information Modeling) consulting, change management, CDE (Common Data Environment) selection, deployment, and development, as well as BIM management, overall coordination, and modeling.

‘Measure to Know’. This principle is especially true for the vast amounts of data available to governmental institutions like municipalities, provinces, or water authorities. Particularly, sensors can provide current and practical data that, when used effectively, can lead to better-informed decision-making. Allinq Digital, experts in what’s known as Smart Asset Management, will soon demonstrate at an accessible event how governments can transform data into valuable information.

Ansys has integrated its AVxcelerate Sensors into NVIDIA DRIVE Sim, a scenario-based AV simulator, which is powered by NVIDIA Omniverse. This collaboration offers users access to high-fidelity sensor simulation outputs, essential for training and validating perception systems in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and AVs.

Sony has announced the development of a new spatial content creation system. This system includes an XR head-mounted display, featuring 4K OLED Microdisplays, and a pair of controllers designed for interacting with 3D objects and precise pointing. The system is aimed at aiding creators in the production of sophisticated 3D content.

In his opening keynote of CES 2024, Siemens CEO Roland Busch discussed the emergence of immersive engineering as part of the the industrial metaverse, merging the real and digital worlds. “We envision the industrial metaverse as a virtual world that is nearly indistinguishable from reality, enabling people — along with AI — to collaborate in real time to address real-world challenges”.

Futureverse, an AI and metaverse company, has announced a collaboration with Ernest Cline, author of “Ready Player One,” to form Readyverse Studios. The new studio aims to create a metaverse destination for fans to engage with various stories and intellectual properties.

Finland is spearheading a transformative Metaverse initiative, projecting a 2035 landscape where its leadership in this digital frontier is globally acknowledged. The national strategy is not just about technological advancement but also encompasses a commitment to societal values like well-being, equality, and sustainability.

In 2023, despite all the negative sentiment, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has made significant strides in shaping the future of the metaverse through the approval of various deliverables by the Focus Group on the Metaverse (FG-MV). These deliverables, spanning technical reports, specifications, and guidelines, reflect the comprehensive approach ITU is taking to address the multifaceted aspects of the metaverse. This article provides an overview of these contributions, highlighting their significance and potential impact.

The Metaverse, merging virtual and augmented reality, is projected to see a substantial increase in user engagement by 2026. This trend is highlighted by recent data from BanklessTimes.com, suggesting a shift in how people engage with digital environments for various activities.