The Corporate Metaverse is a fascinating term loaded with many interpretations

It can be confusing to understand exactly what it is and isn’t. A lot of that confusion, however, can be cleared up once you’ve grasped the fundamentals of what devices you can use to access it. The upside is that you probably own a few of them.

To start off, it’s important to remember that the Metaverse isn’t a tangible, clearly defined “thing”. On the contrary, it encompasses different technologies that pierce another level of digital interaction. Most of us talk about it as the interfacing of Extended Realities (XR) with the physical world, in which you become immersed in an experience.

So, let’s unpack what that means and what devices can unlock the Metaverse. We’ll start with the ones you most likely already own.

Extended Reality headsets

As we breach into the territory of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, it opens many new doors. These head-mounted displays project images in 3D that fully immerse you in a vibrant digital experience. Whether it be simulated fire hazard training or a trip to the Bahamas, your eyes are practically bound to deceive your brain.

Almost always paired with hand-held controllers for motion tracking, you get an additional level of interactivity which helps cement that feeling of realism in digital space. Let’s take a look at some of the best VR headsets on the market.

The number of consumer interface devices dedicated to Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) throughout the world is forecast to grow to more than 73 million by 2030, an increase of more than 65 million compared to 2020.