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TECH XPERIENCE Systems Integration Asia June - July 2015
Let's Get On The Virtual Reality Ride
Shireen Ho shares her experience with ImmeX virtual reality technology.
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estled within a popular tourist spot in sunny Singapore, lies a virtual reality experience centre called ImmeX Zone. Established in 2014, ImmeX Pte Ltd is a young startup that develops its own Virtual Reality (VR) technology. From hardware development to content creation, ImmeX's virtual reality technology encompasses 720 degree Real Time 3D panoramic visuals with additional sensory information such as 7.1 Surround sound and physical FX such as vibrators, pokers, ticklers, blasters, hot/cold air etc. Earlier this year, ImmeX launched a trial in Singapore for visitors to try out its 3D virtual reality rides. Having read much about virtual reality in the news (especially since Facebook bought Occulus last year, much to the awe of many tech geeks/ gamers/ fanboys) and its possible applications, I was curious about ImmeX's trial launch in Singapore. Hoping to understand more, I met up with one of the co-founders of ImmeX, Himanshu Shah.
The Xperience
I was brought to ImmeX's temporary experience centre located in Sentosa. Arriving at the site, I was a little surprised to see that the experience centre was smaller than expected. But since this is virtual reality, I guess all one really needs is just space enough to install the VR system (which consists of a chair, headgear and a sensory-inducing device) and it's good to go. As the seat was mounted a little high, I took some time trying to climb on it. A thought then came over me, wondering, if children would have problems getting on it too since ImmeX have kids' rides programmed for them. After getting on, I also had some issues with the VR goggles as it was a little bulky to fit my face. However, Shah was very patient and helped to adjust the VR headgear until