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A Systematic Exploration of Edge Computing-Enabled Metaverse


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Metaverse is a concept that aims to create a virtual-reality space where users can engage in social and communication activities. This virtual world is expected to be ena...Show More

Abstract:

Metaverse is a concept that aims to create a virtual-reality space where users can engage in social and communication activities. This virtual world is expected to be enabled by a number of key technologies, including edge computing. However, the specific details of how edge computing can boost the development of metaverse still require further investigation, as current literature does not provide sufficient explanations. In this article, we aim to systematically explore the impact of edge computing on the development of metaverse. Firstly, we provide an overview of the architectural design of a metaverse that incorporates edge computing. Next, we delve into the role of edge computing in the metaverse by addressing questions such as why and how it can enhance the virtual world. A use case is then presented to demonstrate how metaverse tasks are offloaded and executed in edge computing-enabled metaverse. Finally, we address some of the challenges associated with this field and outline potential directions for future research.
Published in: IEEE Network ( Volume: 37, Issue: 6, November 2023)
Page(s): 10 - 17
Date of Publication: 06 October 2023

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School of Computer Science and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
Chaogang Tang (Member, IEEE) (cgtang@cumt.edu.cn) received the B.S. degree from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China, in 2007, and the Ph.D. degree from the School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China, and the Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, under a joint Ph.D. Program, in 2012. He is currently an ...Show More
Chaogang Tang (Member, IEEE) (cgtang@cumt.edu.cn) received the B.S. degree from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China, in 2007, and the Ph.D. degree from the School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China, and the Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, under a joint Ph.D. Program, in 2012. He is currently an ...View more
Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
Huaming Wu (Senior Member, IEEE) (whming@tju.edu.cn) received the B.E. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology, China, in 2009 and 2011, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree with the highest honor in computer science from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, in 2015. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University. His research inter...Show More
Huaming Wu (Senior Member, IEEE) (whming@tju.edu.cn) received the B.E. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology, China, in 2009 and 2011, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree with the highest honor in computer science from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, in 2015. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University. His research inter...View more
Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
Ruidong Li (Senior Member, IEEE) (liruidong@ieee.org) received the bachelor’s degree in engineering from Zhejiang University, China, in 2001, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Tsukuba in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor with the College of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Japan. His research interests include big data networking, information-centric network, network security, and quantum...Show More
Ruidong Li (Senior Member, IEEE) (liruidong@ieee.org) received the bachelor’s degree in engineering from Zhejiang University, China, in 2001, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Tsukuba in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor with the College of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Japan. His research interests include big data networking, information-centric network, network security, and quantum...View more
College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
Chunsheng Zhu (Member, IEEE) (chunsheng.tom.zhu@gmail.com) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, in 2016. He is currently an Associate Professor with the College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China. His research interests include the Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, cloud computing, big...Show More
Chunsheng Zhu (Member, IEEE) (chunsheng.tom.zhu@gmail.com) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, in 2016. He is currently an Associate Professor with the College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China. His research interests include the Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, cloud computing, big...View more
COPELABS, Lusófona University, Campo Grande 376, Lisbon, Portugal
Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues (Fellow, IEEE) (joeljr@ieee.org) is a Professor with COPELABS, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal. He has authored or coauthored over 1000 publications, three books, two patents, and one ITU-T Recommendation. He has served as the Director for Conference Development (IEEE ComSoc Board of Governors) and the Chair of the IEEE ComSoc eHealth and Communications Software TCs.
Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues (Fellow, IEEE) (joeljr@ieee.org) is a Professor with COPELABS, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal. He has authored or coauthored over 1000 publications, three books, two patents, and one ITU-T Recommendation. He has served as the Director for Conference Development (IEEE ComSoc Board of Governors) and the Chair of the IEEE ComSoc eHealth and Communications Software TCs.View more

School of Computer Science and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
Chaogang Tang (Member, IEEE) (cgtang@cumt.edu.cn) received the B.S. degree from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China, in 2007, and the Ph.D. degree from the School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China, and the Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, under a joint Ph.D. Program, in 2012. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the School of Computer Science and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology. His research interests include vehicular edge computing, fog computing, and the Internet of Things.
Chaogang Tang (Member, IEEE) (cgtang@cumt.edu.cn) received the B.S. degree from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China, in 2007, and the Ph.D. degree from the School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China, and the Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, under a joint Ph.D. Program, in 2012. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the School of Computer Science and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology. His research interests include vehicular edge computing, fog computing, and the Internet of Things.View more
Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
Huaming Wu (Senior Member, IEEE) (whming@tju.edu.cn) received the B.E. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology, China, in 2009 and 2011, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree with the highest honor in computer science from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, in 2015. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University. His research interests include wireless networks, mobile edge computing, the Internet of Things, and complex networks.
Huaming Wu (Senior Member, IEEE) (whming@tju.edu.cn) received the B.E. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology, China, in 2009 and 2011, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree with the highest honor in computer science from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, in 2015. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Center for Applied Mathematics, Tianjin University. His research interests include wireless networks, mobile edge computing, the Internet of Things, and complex networks.View more
Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
Ruidong Li (Senior Member, IEEE) (liruidong@ieee.org) received the bachelor’s degree in engineering from Zhejiang University, China, in 2001, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Tsukuba in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor with the College of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Japan. His research interests include big data networking, information-centric network, network security, and quantum Internet.
Ruidong Li (Senior Member, IEEE) (liruidong@ieee.org) received the bachelor’s degree in engineering from Zhejiang University, China, in 2001, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Tsukuba in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor with the College of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Japan. His research interests include big data networking, information-centric network, network security, and quantum Internet.View more
College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
Chunsheng Zhu (Member, IEEE) (chunsheng.tom.zhu@gmail.com) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, in 2016. He is currently an Associate Professor with the College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China. His research interests include the Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, cloud computing, big data, social networks, and security.
Chunsheng Zhu (Member, IEEE) (chunsheng.tom.zhu@gmail.com) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, in 2016. He is currently an Associate Professor with the College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China. His research interests include the Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, cloud computing, big data, social networks, and security.View more
COPELABS, Lusófona University, Campo Grande 376, Lisbon, Portugal
Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues (Fellow, IEEE) (joeljr@ieee.org) is a Professor with COPELABS, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal. He has authored or coauthored over 1000 publications, three books, two patents, and one ITU-T Recommendation. He has served as the Director for Conference Development (IEEE ComSoc Board of Governors) and the Chair of the IEEE ComSoc eHealth and Communications Software TCs.
Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues (Fellow, IEEE) (joeljr@ieee.org) is a Professor with COPELABS, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal. He has authored or coauthored over 1000 publications, three books, two patents, and one ITU-T Recommendation. He has served as the Director for Conference Development (IEEE ComSoc Board of Governors) and the Chair of the IEEE ComSoc eHealth and Communications Software TCs.View more

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