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3D Scanner - Game changer tool for meaningful use of the metaverse

3D scanners and VR goggles are the gamechanger tools for the metaverse

The (virtual) world is on the threshold of a technological revolution. The first metaverse attempts have been around for about 2 decades. Through dramatically improved virtual / augmented reality (VR / AR) the metaverse is on the verge of a breakthrough. It has never been so easy to enter virtual worlds that feel like they are right next door - or even in your study!

What does that mean to you? Well, it means that the 3D scanners are more important than ever before. Here's why:

What is the metaverse? Just a toy or a profitable working tool?

A man with VR goggles on explores the ISS space stadium. His view is visible on the screen behind him.

The term metaverse was first coined by Neal Stephenson in his 1992 novel Snow Crash. He described it as "a consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions of people connected by computers". This 3D virtual world enables people to come into contact with each other and interact with each other.

The limitations of the pandemic and advanced technology have brought the metaverse into focus - previously there were only moderately successful attempts at implementing a metaverse. There are now a number of major companies including. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook are currently investing massively in the metaverse. Facebook is primarily looking to create the metaverse, while Microsoft and Apple are offering significantly advanced VR and AR headsets (soon) to enter the new world. Crucial for them is the potential of the metaverse to change the way we interact with each other and the world around us.

The metaverse is still in the early stages of development, but there are already several applications. So far, some people have considered the metaverse as a toy, e.g. for a realistic gaming experience. However, all signs point towards it being a working tool, opening many new doors in business, education and entertainment.

One of the most important use cases is connecting people. In the real world, we can only communicate with someone if we are in the same room or use half-hearted substitutes like phone or video chats. In the metaverse, on the other hand, we communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world in a way that has never been done before. This makes the metaverse a powerful tool for communication between companies in different locations.

But for the metaverse to be truly useful, objects from the real world have to be digitised. And this is where the importance of 3D scanners comes into play.

How does a 3D scanner work and what is it used for?

A metal object standing on a table is digitised manually by a person with the Scoobe3D 3D scanner. The LED for the scan lights up.

A 3D scanner captures the shape of an object by scanning an object from all sides. This is similar to taking a panoramic photo with a camera, except that you move around the object. A digital 3D model of the object is then calculated from the finished images, which you can use further.

There are different types of 3D scanners that have different advantages and use cases. For the most part, the resulting 3D models work for a variety of purposes, e.g.:

  • for duplication with a 3D printer
  • as a custom-fit mould
  • for digitising historical artefacts
  • for scanning people
  • to create avatars 
  • and much more 

3D scanners have become increasingly popular in recent years as the technology has become better and more affordable. So far, they are mainly used in industry, because the time and money saved for companies is huge. Especially compared to manually measuring objects and/or manually creating 3D models. This already makes 3D scanners an indispensable tool for many companies.

Why 3D scanners are the link between metaverse and the real world

The metaverse is about connecting people from all over the world and giving them a new experience of communication and interaction. But for that to really be possible, we need a connection between the real world and the virtual world. And this is exactly where a 3D scanner comes in.

A 3D scanner worth its money digitises any object, person or room with the necessary resolution. You can then import these 3D models into the metaverse.

So you can help with the creation of the metaverse worlds by, for example, scanning people with a 3D scanner to represent them digitally as avatars, or scanning historical places that can then be explored virtually by anyone in the world with VR or AR glasses. Another important application is the scanning of locations that serve as simulations for training purposes without having to endanger human lives.

Also interesting are the considerable advantages of communication in metaverse, to present your objects to other people, be it for a collaboration or for potential clients. Online shops finally make their scanned products tangible for customers in metaverse - and thus make it easier for customers to make a decision.

In addition, the metaverse company makes it possible to view the production status of a detailed object from the distant supplier together through a 3D scan. Compared to checking files separately on a PC, the object can be viewed in real time together with the supplier and desired changes can be shown directly on the object. This leads to earlier quality checks and replaces ambiguous exchanges with clear communication.

With a 3D scanner we can utilize the powerful possibilities of the metaverse. That's why, next to VR/AR glasses, a 3D scanner is your most important tool to use the metaverse. With it, we can take the way we interact with each other and the world around us to the next level.

The future of metaverse with 3D scanners

The vision of the metaverse is as groundbreaking as the introduction of the internet. Since the metaverse is still in the early stages of development, it also requires a lot of work and time to create detailed 3D spaces and objects. Developers and design experts are needed for this.

The future of metaverse looks much more efficient and accessible with the use of 3D scanners. With the help of 3D scanners, even people with little technical know-how will be able to digitise real objects, rooms or even themselves and import them more easily into metaverse . This will make it possible for anyone in the company can use this virtual world productively.

In one sentence: A 3D scanner is a game changer tool and the key to bringing the real world into the metaverse.

What are you waiting for? Seize the opportunity that the metaverse will offer. Find out now how to find the right 3D scanner for your business:

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