Metaverse demystified : Design insights, deployment, intricacies and mitigations

Acharya, Anuradha; Macwan, Arnold; Shah, Yash

doi:10.47974/JSMS-1537

Open Access Research Article

Metaverse demystified : Design insights, deployment, intricacies and mitigations

Anuradha Acharyaanuradha.acharya@ljku.edu.inLJ Institute of Computer ApplicationsLJK UniversityAhmedabad, Gujarat, 382210, India0000-0003-1449-0576View full profile → , ^*Arnold MacwanCorresponding authorarnoldmacwan009@gmail.comLJ Institute of Computer ApplicationsLJK UniversityAhmedabad, Gujarat, 382210, India0009-0006-8518-7549View full profile → , Yash Shahyashshah4122002@gmail.comLJ Institute of Computer ApplicationsLJK UniversityAhmedabad, Gujarat, 382210, India0009-0001-0352-3064View full profile →

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pp. 1577–1600Vol. 28Issue 8November 2025DOI: 10.47974/JSMS-1537XML

Received:: 12 Feb 2025
Published Online:: 24 Nov 2025
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JSMS-1537
Pages:: 1577–1600

Abstract

Over the past few years, the metaverse has become one of the most popular technologies. Unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and technology in recent years have made it possible for virtual intelligence to learn and adapt human behaviours and replicate human intelligence. Accordingly, the study looks at the different ways people may explore the Metaverse and how it can offer unique environments where users can develop and thrive in its immersive experience. The study explores the metaverse’s taxonomy, future prospects, and consequences from a future perspective. Besides this, it covers the associated problems and solutions and confers about the virtual world with various contexts. By envisioning the scope of a metaverse in which intelligent agents or humanoids and virtual environments coexist optimistically, the paper ends with a forward-looking outlook on the collaborative future of virtual intelligence and the real world. This will push the limits of human-computer interaction and open up new avenues for creativity and innovation.

Keywords

Metaverse Augmented reality Virtual reality Virtual environment Virtual intelligence Extended reality Digital realm

Subject Classifications

68U3568T0168N01

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