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VR Coaster and Sensics Partner to Create All-in-one VR Headset Optimized for Theme ParksORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- VR Coaster and Sensics, leaders in VR on-ride attractions and location-based VR, today unveiled RideVR™, a new all-in-one VR Headset. The headset builds on years of experience to solve key operational issues in theme parks. VR roller coasters infused theme parks with fabulous new attractions. The coasters combine virtual reality with real forces, real drops and real airtime. The result is an exciting yet cost-effective way to upgrade existing rides. VR Coaster, inventors of this technology, have equipped more than 40 parks worldwide and hold the patent for using mobile VR headsets on rides. Sensics and VR Coaster decided to partner to provide RideVR™, the next-generation solution. It incorporates lessons learned from millions of guest experiences. The new RideVR all-in-one headset provides solutions to key operator issues:
"We combined VR Coaster's operational experience with Sensics' product expertise to meet the precise requirements of operators," says Yuval Boger, CEO of Sensics. "There is a gap between what consumer headsets deliver and what theme parks need. The new RideVR closes this gap." Select theme park customers will deploy the RideVR headset in early 2018. VR Coaster will provide more information at its booth at the IAAPA 2017 show in Orlando, Florida. Interested parties can also visit with Sensics at the CES show in Las Vegas in January 2018. About Sensics Sensics designs, builds and supports VR products for special applications. Since 2003, Sensics has served hundreds of global customers with off-the-shelf and custom-designed products. Sensics' products power unique entertainment, consumer electronics, defense, medical and industrial applications. Sensics combines its technology, experience, IP, supply chain, and partners to bring VR dreams to life. Learn more at http://www.sensics.com About VR Coaster With over 40 equipped theme parks worldwide, VR Coaster GmbH & Co. KG is the leading company in extending roller coasters and rides with Virtual Reality. VR Coaster has been founded by renowned roller coaster manufacturer Mack Rides, Europa-Park Owner Michael Mack and Prof. Thomas Wagner from the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern, Inventor of the VR Coaster System and CEO of the startup company. With the combined know-how in coaster engineering, park operations and VR app design, VR Coaster is the one-stop provider for this revolutionary new kind of attraction. Also, the company holds the patent for using mobile VR headsets on any kind of coasters or rides. Combining virtual reality with real forces, real drops and real airtime created a totally new kind of ride attraction that changed the entire theme park industry. With a precise synchronization between real ride and virtual ride, VR Coaster creates amazing VR experiences without dizziness. From space battles to riding a flying dragon, anything is possible – even interaction and gaming! Learn more at http://www.vrcoaster.com RideVR is a trademark of Sensics and VR Coaster. View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vr-coaster-and-sensics-partner-to-create-all-in-one-vr-headset-optimized-for-theme-parks-300552498.html SOURCE Sensics |