Fusion Innovation in Metaverse: Empowering Intelligent Systems Using Web3 Technologies

We seek to enhance intelligent systems within the metaverse by harnessing Web3 infrastructures alongside a suite of frontier technologies. By integrating generative AI, Large Language Models, collaborative machine learning, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), multi-agent systems, edge computing, networking, crowdsourcing, and distributed big-data analytics, we aim to create a distributed, universally accessible, and user-empowering metaverse. These technologies will be pivotal in addressing key areas such as 5G, new-generation IP network communication technologies, green environmental protection, new energy, and energy storage technologies, laying a solid network foundation for a digital society, and promoting fissile development across various vertical industries. Our initiative is centered on the principles of distributed architectures, massive adoption, and universal benefit.

1. Investigate Distributed Networks with Advanced Communication Technologies:
Explore large-scale antenna arrays, new filters, power amplifiers, and new network architectures to improve spectral efficiency and energy consumption.
2. Develop Protocols for Massive Adoption focusing on Green Technologies: Design user-friendly protocols that facilitate widespread adoption while incorporating green technology and solid waste resource utilization.
3. Enhance User Empowerment through AI and Cloud Computing: Leverage AI and cloud computing to create empowering tools for all metaverse participants, emphasizing AI-driven drones and cloud VR.
4. Stimulate Inclusive Entrepreneurship with New Energy Technologies: Promote business models integrating new energy and energy storage technologies, fostering broad participation in the metaverse ecosystem.
5. Advance Digital Ownership with Key Software Development: Support the development of essential software for significant applications, focusing on operating systems, databases, and industrial software to facilitate distributed governance and equitable asset ownership.

• Comprehensive Metaverse Ecosystem Development: Establish a metaverse platform integrating accessible design, universal security, and robust infrastructure with advanced 5G, IP ne work communications, and AI. This platform will protect user data, engagebroader audiences, and perform efficiently at scale. It will benefit Duke Kunshan University, enhancing education and research and extending applications beyond the campus. Collaborations with Kunshan Metaverse Industry Park and Microsoft will drive public goods development.
• Scholarly Contributions: Generate research that advances the understanding of integrating distributed systems and frontier technologies in the metaverse.
• Participation in Web3 and AI Hackathons: Foster innovation and apply research findings in real-world scenarios through active engagement in competitive events.
• Independent Study and Signature Work: Transform research  into independent studies and signature projects, giving students practical experience and project ownership.
• Flagship Projects in Kunshan Metaverse Industry Park: Collaborate on flagship projects with industry leaders, focusing on community benefits and business innovations through new-generation network technologies.
• Inclusive Business Startup: Initiate university spin-off startups within the metaverse to benefit the broader community and encourage diverse participation, with a focus on software-defined manufacturing and intelligent technology applications.

1. Universal Design: Assess the research and development efforts for ease of use across diverse user groups.
2. Practicality for Broad Adoption: Evaluate the likelihood of widespread adoption among various demographics.
3. Equitable Impact: Measure the potential benefits of innovations for all metaverse users.
4. Adoption Scalability: Determine the proposed solutions’ ability to grow and adapt to an expanding user base.
5. Contribution to Distributed Frameworks and Frontier Technologies: Gauge the
research’s impact on promoting distributed governance, ownership, and integrating advanced technologies.
6. Hackathon Performance: Evaluate the team’s ability to innovate with frontier
technologies during Web3 and AI hackathons.
7. Educational Value: Assess the project’s contribution to student learning and professional development.
8. Community Engagement: Evaluate the project’s success in engaging with and benefiting the wider community, especially in the Kunshan Metaverse Industry Park context.

2 years