TY - CHAP
T1 - Transforming ageing in the metaverse
T2 - Embracing virtual communities for enhanced well-being and empowerment
AU - Andreou, Andreas
AU - Mavromoustakis, Constandinos X.
AU - Song, Houbing Herbert
AU - Gomez, German Peinado
AU - Batalla, Jordi Mongay
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Institution of Engineering and Technology and its licensors 2025.
PY - 2025/1/1
Y1 - 2025/1/1
N2 - This chapter explores the role of Metaverse in enhancing the ageing experience, focusing on how advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and data analytics can benefit older adults. It highlights the function of virtual communities as spaces for social interaction, lifelong learning and personalized health and wellness interventions. These communities help overcome issues of isolation and mobility that ageing individuals often face, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Central to this exploration is 'virtual twins,' which are personalized digital avatars mirroring older adults' physical, cognitive and emotional attributes. These avatars, powered by complex algorithms, enable older adults to confidently engage with the digital world, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing their autonomy and independence in the Metaverse. The chapter emphasizes the importance of age-friendly design in the Metaverse, ensuring that virtual environments are intuitive and ergonomically tailored to the ageing population. It also examines the role of virtual twins in health management, highlighting how these tailored interventions empower older adults to actively maintain their well-being beyond merely addressing specific health concerns. Ultimately, the chapter positions older adults as authorized participants in the digital age, effectively utilizing the Metaverse's capabilities to improve their quality of life.
AB - This chapter explores the role of Metaverse in enhancing the ageing experience, focusing on how advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and data analytics can benefit older adults. It highlights the function of virtual communities as spaces for social interaction, lifelong learning and personalized health and wellness interventions. These communities help overcome issues of isolation and mobility that ageing individuals often face, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Central to this exploration is 'virtual twins,' which are personalized digital avatars mirroring older adults' physical, cognitive and emotional attributes. These avatars, powered by complex algorithms, enable older adults to confidently engage with the digital world, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing their autonomy and independence in the Metaverse. The chapter emphasizes the importance of age-friendly design in the Metaverse, ensuring that virtual environments are intuitive and ergonomically tailored to the ageing population. It also examines the role of virtual twins in health management, highlighting how these tailored interventions empower older adults to actively maintain their well-being beyond merely addressing specific health concerns. Ultimately, the chapter positions older adults as authorized participants in the digital age, effectively utilizing the Metaverse's capabilities to improve their quality of life.
KW - Agefriendly
KW - Ageing
KW - Metaverse
KW - Older adults
KW - Virtual communities
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85217796628&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1049/PBTE112E_ch16
DO - 10.1049/PBTE112E_ch16
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85217796628
SN - 9781839539077
SP - 457
EP - 494
BT - Advanced Metaverse Wireless Communication Systems
PB - Institution of Engineering and Technology
ER -