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ITU-T Y.4238 (11/2025)

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Requirements for integrating virtual and physical worlds through digital twins in the metaverse
The metaverse is a vast virtual environment composed of numerous distinct virtual worlds, each designed for specific purposes and characterized by unique features. Among these virtual worlds, there are certain virtual worlds that incorporate digital twins, virtual representations of physical entities that act as interfaces between the physical and virtual domains. These digital twins enable bidirectional interactions, allowing information from physical objects to be transmitted to their virtual counterparts, thereby achieving synchronization. Conversely, actions performed on virtual objects can influence or control the corresponding physical objects.
Recommendation ITU-T Y.4238 explores service scenarios and defines the requirements for integrating virtual and physical worlds through digital twins in the metaverse.
Citation: https://handle.itu.int/11.1002/1000/16509
Series title: Y series: Global information infrastructure, Internet protocol aspects, next-generation networks, Internet of Things and smart cities
  Y.4000-Y.4999: Internet of things and smart cities and communities
  Y.4100-Y.4249: Requirements and use cases
Approval date: 2025-11-13
Provisional name:Y.dtmv-reqts
Approval process:AAP
Status: In force
Maintenance responsibility: ITU-T Study Group 20
Further details: Patent statement(s)
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