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The Metaverse, meaning an online 3D virtual space, has the potential to significantly change economic activities, consumer behavior, and the way we work. People buying products in virtual shops and working in virtual offices—we may still be some way off such a vision becoming a reality, but the entertainment industry is forging ahead with the adoption of the Metaverse before other sectors.
EPFL researchers have developed fiber-like pumps that allow high-pressure fluidic circuits to be woven into textiles without an external pump. Soft supportive exoskeletons, thermoregulatory clothing, and immersive haptics can therefore be powered from pumps sewn into the fabric of the devices themselves.