Evaluating the combination of 6G-Enabled Edge Intelligence with the Metaverse: Overcoming Challenges, Approaches, and Future Research Avenues

Abstract

This survey explores the integration of 6G-oriented edge intelligence into the Metaverse, an emerging technology that provides users with an immersive and interactive virtual space. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of three Metaverse systems based on 6G edge intelligence and discuss advanced methods for addressing challenges related to security, resource allocation, ethical considerations, hardware limitations, and achieving a balance between virtual and reality. The survey serves as a starting point for future research in this area by providing insights and guidance for researchers and practitioners looking to expand on the Metaverse. This survey highlights the potential of integrating 6G-enabled edge intelligence into the Metaverse to address resource and computing constraints and realize the full vision of immersion, materialization, and interoperability. The authors introduce three new types of edge-Metaverse architectures that use 6G-enabled edge AI and summarize technical challenges that these architectures face in the Metaverse and existing solutions. The survey further explores how the edge-Metaverse architecture technology can help improve interaction and data sharing in the Metaverse. the authors discuss future research directions to fully realize the vision of the Metaverse with 6G-enabled edge AI. this survey emphasizes the importance of exploring advanced technologies like 6G-enabled edge intelligence to enhance the user's experience in the Metaverse and create a more immersive and interactive virtual world. By addressing the technical challenges and exploring innovative solutions, researchers and developers can continue to push the boundaries of the Metaverse and unlock its full potential.