Breezy
Hi All,
I will probably not be a huge contribution to the community, so I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thought here and perhaps make a small difference in the future of VR.
At Disney World, one of the most exhilirating and breathtaking experiences was their California Adventure ride, which in essence is a huge hang gliding simulator in front of an IMAX screen. One of the small details of the ride that had a huge impact was the use of air flow and fans to really simulate flying through the air.
It hit me today as I was sitting here at work. Although it sounds ridiculous at first thought, a fan peripheral that adjusts output based on how quickly you are moving has limitless potential and application. I think if the experience it created justified how ridiculous it sounds at face value, maybe it would be worth it. Imagine feeling the wind on your face as you take off in a flight simulator, or drive around in a Humvee on Battlefield 4. Or the blast of air from diving out of a plane or jumping to your death.
I just at least wanted to put it out there and see what the community thought of it. Maybe somebody with more technical know-how and a little free time wouldn't mind seeing if it was at all worth it.
I will probably not be a huge contribution to the community, so I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thought here and perhaps make a small difference in the future of VR.
At Disney World, one of the most exhilirating and breathtaking experiences was their California Adventure ride, which in essence is a huge hang gliding simulator in front of an IMAX screen. One of the small details of the ride that had a huge impact was the use of air flow and fans to really simulate flying through the air.
It hit me today as I was sitting here at work. Although it sounds ridiculous at first thought, a fan peripheral that adjusts output based on how quickly you are moving has limitless potential and application. I think if the experience it created justified how ridiculous it sounds at face value, maybe it would be worth it. Imagine feeling the wind on your face as you take off in a flight simulator, or drive around in a Humvee on Battlefield 4. Or the blast of air from diving out of a plane or jumping to your death.
I just at least wanted to put it out there and see what the community thought of it. Maybe somebody with more technical know-how and a little free time wouldn't mind seeing if it was at all worth it.