This VR Waterslide Transports Riders Across Multiple Virtual Worlds
Justin Lam — July 20, 2018 — Life-Stages
References: theverge & digitaltrends
Waterslides are generally considered to be a fun time but an amusement park in Germany is the first to feature a VR waterslide. Located at Galaxy Erding, this new experience is known officially as VRSlide and was developed by Ballast VR. According to Ballast VR, the design of the VR waterslide presented a host of challenges especially regarding the unique speed and way riders move in a slide. To solve this problem, Ballast VR created a new tracking system for the waterslide that precisely monitors a rider and displays the VR content at a variable speed.
The experience showcased on the VR waterslide offers riders the opportunity to be transported across a wide variety of settings, all of which coincide to the movements the rider feels during the slide.
The experience showcased on the VR waterslide offers riders the opportunity to be transported across a wide variety of settings, all of which coincide to the movements the rider feels during the slide.
Trend Themes
1. VR Waterslides - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced VR technologies to enhance the waterslide experience and provide users with immersive virtual worlds.
2. VR Tracking Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create precise tracking systems for VR applications that can monitor user movements in real-time and adjust the VR content accordingly.
3. VR Entertainment Experiences - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of VR in entertainment industries to offer unique and immersive experiences, such as VR-enhanced theme park attractions.
Industry Implications
1. Amusement Parks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate VR technologies into amusement park rides and attractions to offer visitors new and exciting experiences.
2. Virtual Reality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Further advance virtual reality technologies to create more realistic and interactive VR experiences, expanding its applications beyond gaming and entertainment.
3. VR Content Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative VR content specifically designed for VR-enhanced experiences, such as virtual worlds tailored for VR waterslides.
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