Enhancing Digital Identity: Evaluating Avatar Creation Tools and Privacy Challenges for the Metaverse

Abstract

This study explores the process of creating avatars for Virtual Reality and metaverse environments using platforms such as VRChat, Ready Player Me, VRoidStudio, Mixamo, Convai, and MetaHuman. It evaluates these tools in terms of customization, integration, and user experience, with practical implementation in Unity and Unreal Engine. The article also addresses privacy and cybersecurity challenges related to avatar use, including identity theft and data collection. The findings highlight the strengths and limitations of each tool and emphasize the importance of secure and ethical avatar development in immersive digital environments.