Industrial Metaverse: Hype or Hope? - Professor Netland talks to Peter Körte at the ETH Global Lecture Series
On February 20, the ETH Global Lecture Series brought together Peter Körte (CTO and CSO of Siemens) and Professor Netland for a captivating discussion on the Industrial Metaverse.
The Industrial Metaverse promises to blend the physical with the virtual world, potentially transforming industries from manufacturing to healthcare. But is it all just hype, or is there real hope for this emerging technology? The event kicked off with an introduction to the Industrial Metaverse given by Peter Körte. Afterward, the participants took part in a panel discussion moderated by Chris Luebkeman.
The conversation delved into the current state of realization and the readiness of the technology for broader use in the industry. The panelists discussed the future role of humans in manufacturing and how the technology could support them at their workplace. Some questions from the audience include the role of standards and regulation, how to close the emerging skills gap, and what business models could be enabled.
While the complete realization of the Industrial Metaverse remains a work in progress, the discussion as part of the ETH Global Lecture Series gave an insight into its potential to optimize processes and enhance human capabilities.
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