Welcome to virtual world: Hyderabad's Yashoda becomes first hospital to debut on Metaverse
The group on Thursday announced its entry into Metaverse, the virtual world on the internet that simulates human emotions and gestures.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 17 Jun 2022 4:41 AM GMT
Hyderabad: Yashoda Group, Hyderabad, has become the first hospital in the country to set its footprint on a Metaverse platform.
The group on Thursday announced its entry into Metaverse, the virtual world on the internet that simulates human emotions and gestures.
It has acquired a parcel of land on decentraland, the popular Metaverse platform, and has set up an experience zone to mark the 30-plus years of healthcare service it has offered.
Dr. Abhinav Gorukanti, Director of Yashoda Hospitals said: "We have been early adopters of digital technology that adds value to our ecosystem, from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 and now Web 3.0."
He pointed out the future will be driven by core technologies like the Blockchain and Web 3.0, moving from a centralized to a decentralized ecosystem
"Setting up our presence on decentral and is the first step towards our efforts and acceptance of decentralized tech, we will continue to upgrade and invest in making our digital infrastructure future-ready," he added.
As and when the Metaverse platforms and regulatory norms mature, Yashoda Hospitals intends to offer healthcare services to the people on the Metaverse, and in the process create employment for Metaversians as well, the press release said.
