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Holovis Uses Giant Robot Arms for Intense VR Motion Simulated Experiences

Road to VR

This ‘new generation’ KUKA Coaster was revealed at the end of 2015, but KUKA has been active in the entertainment sector for well over a decade; their ‘robocoaster’ arms have been in service at Legoland parks since 2003. Holovis is keen to point out that this is more than repurposing an existing ride. image courtesy Holovis.

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How Hollywood Has Predicted VR in Movies

VRScout

Since the Oculus Kickstarter in 2012, VR has seen a revival on the big screen as it becomes a more affordable and accessible consumer device. Head mounted display: With expansion to at home devices came the transition away from an arcade cabinet to setups a little closer to what you’ll see coming from the Big Three (Oculus, HTC, and Sony).