How the metaverse will let you simulate everything

This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series here: The metaverse - How close are we? Defining the "metaverse" is a difficult task, but one commonly accepted definition is a digital space populated by representations of people, places, and things. Through a combination of technologies including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and AI, the metaverse that some futurists envision is an extension of the real world -- albeit without the physical trappings. Companies like Rockstar and Roblox have pitched the metaverse as the ideal platform for gaming, but there's no limit to the potential applications in the enterprise.