The Realverse – challenges in XR communications

On March 25, 2025, the Grupo de Tratamiento de Imágenes (GTI) welcomed Pablo Pérez, a researcher at Nokia eXtended Reality Lab, who delivered a talk titled "The Realverse – challenges in XR communications." In his presentation, he explored the challenges and opportunities that extended reality (XR) presents in the field of communications.

A few years after Meta’s announcement of the Metaverse, which popularized the term, and just weeks after the commercial release of the Apple Vision Pro, extended reality remains an evolving promise. In his talk, Pablo Pérez introduced the concept of the "Realverse," a vision focused on using XR to enhance human communication. As the speaker explained, this human-centered approach requires strong support from communication networks, a key aspect in the development of the technology.

During the session, he analyzed the connection between human factors and the underlying technology, while also showcasing some examples of how the "Realverse" is being researched and prototyped within the Nokia eXtended Reality Lab. The talk generated great interest among attendees, who had the opportunity to participate in two sessions: the first at 3:00 PM and a second version in English at 5:00 PM. Both sessions were open to the public, allowing a diverse and enthusiastic audience to take part.

With events like this, GTI continues to establish itself as a key space for sharing technological advancements in telecommunications and extended reality.