MetaOntology: Toward developing an ontology for the metaverse

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Virtual Reality
• Ontology Engineering

Background:

• The metaverse represents a future internet paradigm, integrating augmented, extended, and virtual realities for immersive user experiences.
• Current metaverse development lacks a standardized framework for its underlying technologies and infrastructure.
• This necessitates a structured approach to defining metaverse components and their relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design MetaOntology, a domain ontology for the metaverse.
• To provide an explicit specification of state-of-the-art metaverse technologies and infrastructure.
• To establish a cornerstone for future metaverse ontology development.

Main Methods:

• A four-step methodological approach was employed for ontology construction.
• The process involved defining concepts, properties, and relationships relevant to the metaverse domain.
• Iterative refinement was likely part of the methodology, though not explicitly detailed.

Main Results:

• A domain ontology, MetaOntology, has been designed for the metaverse.
• The ontology explicitly specifies key technologies and infrastructure components.
• It serves as a foundational model for understanding the metaverse ecosystem.

Conclusions:

• MetaOntology provides a crucial starting point for metaverse research and development.
• The ontology is designed to be adaptable, accommodating future technological advancements.
• It facilitates a common understanding and structured approach to building metaverse platforms.