'Shockwave VR,' the virtual reality technologies company, has launched a prototype and accompanying fundraiser for its 'Shockwave Suit.' This suit is a wireless virtual reality-ready haptic suit with full-body tracking that can be made custom-fit for a customer. To create the most authentic experience possible, the Shockwave Suit is equipped with an astonishing 64 haptic points that span across the body.
This full-body tracking suit comes with a shirt and several nodes that are to be placed around the legs. While the nodes are only placed over certain areas, the Shockwave Suit has proprietary software that allows it to simulate "ghost effect vibrations" which create sensations on the body even where there are no nodes present.
Lastly, in order to achieve accurate wireless tracking, Shockwave has equipped its suit with eight inertial measurement units (IMU). These units analyze movement direction and speed to deliver accurate tracking data to the virtual receiver.
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Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality-ready Haptic Suits - Businesses can explore opportunities in developing and marketing wireless haptic suits with full-body tracking for virtual reality experiences.
2. Sensory Simulation Technology - There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating software and hardware to simulate sensations on the body for an authentic virtual reality experience.
3. Wireless Body Tracking - Opportunities exist for businesses to develop and market accurate and reliable wireless tracking systems for full-body virtual reality experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality - Virtual reality companies could expand their product offerings by manufacturing and selling haptic suits for an immersive experience.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry could incorporate haptic suits for a more realistic and interactive gaming experience.
3. Healthcare - There is potential for healthcare professionals to use haptic suits and sensory simulation technology for physical therapy or pain management.