Metaverse refers to immersive virtual worlds.
Virtual world consists of VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality) and other 3D technologies and the Internet, the user can feel a different life in the meta-universe, or to experience a completely different world from the real world, and the existing online games is different, the meta-universe can give the player a more realistic feeling, so that players can be as if they were in the virtual world. It is even impossible to distinguish between the real and virtual worlds.
The term "meta-universe" first came from the American science fiction novel "Snow Crash", which depicts a virtual world parallel to the real world - meta-world, the movie "The Matrix" and "Top Gun" is the concept of meta-universe.
Introduction of Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR), also known as Virtual Reality or Spiritual Realm Technology, is a brand new practical technology developed in the 20th century, Virtual Reality technology encompasses computers, electronic information, simulation technology, the basic realization of which is based on computer technology, the use of and synthesis of three-dimensional graphic technology, Multimedia technology, simulation technology, display technology, servo technology and other high-tech latest development results, with the help of computers and other equipment to produce a realistic three-dimensional visual, tactile, olfactory and other sensory experience of the virtual world.
With the continuous development of social productivity and science and technology, there is a growing demand for VR technology in all walks of life, and VR technology has made great progress and gradually become a new field of science and technology.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Metaverse