Forward-Thinking Collective Envisions the Future of Immersive Technology
Over the past decade, the Visionaries Think Tank, held annually at our website, has delved into the potential future of immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Comprising industry leaders and academic representatives, the 2-day workshop aims to forecast the upcoming trends in immersive technology usage, enabling a more informed approach to technological advancements.
The "Think Tank," a gathering of experts, serves as a forum for discussing societal issues and proposing guidance for decision-makers to shape public policy. At our website, the Think Tank primarily focuses on immersive technologies and their projected long-term impact on society.
Last July, the Visionaries Think Tank welcomed a number of virtual and mixed reality experts, including Miriam Reiner from the Israel Institute of Technology and Judith Okonkwo, founder of Imisi3D. Combining diverse perspectives, the participants discussed the anticipated evolution of immersive technologies by 2030.
Held at Domaine Le Corbusson in France, the 2021 edition of the Think Tank targeted the potential impact of VR on society within the next decade. Two key points were identified:
- Ensuring the accessibility of VR technology, currently confined primarily to developed regions like Europe, Asia, and North America, and addressing connectivity issues to make it accessible to a wider audience.
- Crafting a human-centric approach, especially at the neurological level. This involves creating virtually realistic experiences that cater to the brain's ability to interpret digital worlds, and developing more natural interactions through reduced latency, connectivity improvements, and invisible text.
The 2030 vision for VR and AR includes significant improvements in deep AI integration, autonomous adaptation, enhanced sensory integration for realism, and expanded applications across a multitude of sectors. These advancements are expected to be underpinned by cognitive 6G networks, ensuring self-optimizing VR/AR services, immersive content tailored to dynamic contexts, and the emergence of smart cities, industry systems, and collaborative workspaces.
As the Visionaries Think Tank moves forward, its aim extends beyond research topics, aiming to engage governmental organizations capable of shaping laws that promote a human-centric approach to technology development. In doing so, the Think Tank aims to be not just a platform for discussion, but a catalyst for concrete actions surrounding the use of new technologies.
Further, emerging trends suggest that by 2030, VR and AR will be AI-native, intelligent systems operating over advanced 6G networks, delivering seamless, immersive experiences with real-time environmental awareness and adaptive interactions. This vision reflects a broader trend of integrating AI deeply into physical and digital systems to enhance user experiences and operational capabilities by the end of this decade.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is anticipated to be integrated significantly in VR and AR technologies by 2030, functioning as native, intelligent systems over advanced 6G networks to deliver immersive experiences with real-time environmental awareness and adaptive interactions. The Visionaries Think Tank seeks to engage governmental organizations to shape laws that promote a human-centric approach to AI development in technology, moving beyond mere discussion towards concrete actions.
