'What would Asimov do?' Hitachi and Sony seek sci-fi inspiration

Japanese companies imagine a landscape beyond the metaverse

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Sony Group imagines a fleet of floating habitats that will shelter climate refugees in 2050. (Image courtesy of Sony Group)

YOICHIRO HIROI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Hitachi's recent metaverse event had all the usual trappings. A simulated climb of Mount Everest replete with avatars delighted attendees, along with the latest virtual reality goggles and motion suits.

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