The boundaries between reality and fiction are gradually blurring. With the development of computer graphics and ICT, it has become possible to create a realistic vibrancy in virtual spaces. In addition, through digital twin technology, it is possible to create a space that is identical to reality in a virtual space. Now, a virtual space where people can actually live is just one step ahead. And there are companies that are developing a lot of technology and content to take that step.

 

Easy accessibility allows for proactive participation

Meta School for metaverse education

Founded in 2020, Codestory is a company that provides everything you can imagine as contents through metaverse platforms tailored to new trends and high-quality digital twin contents. 

Educational contents through the metaverse have now become a trend. Children who have experienced non-face-to-face education in their school are as familiar with virtual spaces as they are with real spaces. However, virtual space platforms have the disadvantage of causing problems due to contact with people whose identities are unclear, or making it difficult to communicate non-verbally. Lack of graphic contents for dynamic children also makes it less attractive.

In order to solve these shortcomings, Codestory has developed an educational Meta School that allows interaction and proactive participation through easy accessibility. Meta School has a visible controller and easy operation to make it more accessible. Therefore, even children who are not good at operating can easily adapt to the platform and use the various functions. In particular, through the technology of Codestory with game-related developers, it realized differentiated high-quality graphics based on unreal engine. The 3D characters created through this have not only high visual quality, but also children can use various emotions to increase their excitement.

Cam and screen sharing are possible, allowing for real-time communication as well as non-verbal communication. Students can also use the pen to take notes and write additional explanations. Students can have a group voice chat within Meta School, and in November this year, educational games such as OX learning will be developed and added. 

Codestory aims to commercialize Meta School in companies and government agencies, and has received great attention at various metaverse exhibitions. The company has signed business agreements with the Kinderschule Child Care Management Institute, Jinju University of Education, Sogang University, and Gom & Company.

 

Twinville, the digital twin model house for metaverse

Codestory helps consumers enter the virtual space and experience various contents and interactions through a metaverse platform using digital twins so that they can gain a high understanding of companies and products. Developed using these technologies is Twinville, a metaverse model house that incorporates digital twins. Since it is a model house in a virtual space, users can access Twinville and check the building and the surrounding environment through various functions. In addition, there is no need to demolish it after sale.

Twinville can induce consumers to imagine the view, distance from the surrounding infrastructure, size of the space, and layout like they are in the actual space. In addition, a variety of information can be provided through VR devices and videos to give real-like images and feel.

 

▲ Codestory / CEO Cho JeongEun

Realizing external environment with a realistic sense of presence

Digital twin for tourism and ads

One of the strengths of Twinville is its realist graphics and the ability to implement a variety of external environments. It creates realistic graphics like real buildings, as well as various external environments such as snow and rain. It also lets customers to decorate their own space. Users can customize the interior by changing materials and options, and use external information related to the view and the number of floors to expand their choices. In addition, Twinville provides information through a mini floor plan and various menu pages. The mini floor plan on the left allows you to see different types of interiors, and through the menu page, you can check the weather, time of day, on/off exhibits, and the surrounding infrastructure. You can also explore the spacious apartment complex by moving around it on a map. 

Along with digital twin advertisements using electronic billboards in virtual spaces, you can also take a sightseeing tour with the cute mochi character ‘Munchi’ in Gwanghwamun Square, which is designed exactly like the real world.

Codestory CEO Cho JeongEun  says, “We don’t provide services that anyone does. We will present contents and a new paradigm tailored to the innovation of the coming era of the 4th industrial revolution.”

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