Roto VR has developed a motorized chair that utilizes proprietary head-tracking technology to rotate 360 degrees in sync with the user's gaze, enhancing the seated virtual reality experience. This solution eliminates the need for thumbstick navigation, reducing motion sickness and improving immersion across over 400 compatible VR games and applications.
Funding
$6.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Seated virtual reality (VR) experiences often rely on thumbstick navigation for movement and turning, which can cause motion sickness and reduce immersion. The need to manually control viewpoint changes disrupts the natural VR experience, hindering user comfort and engagement.
Solution
Roto VR Explorer is a motorized chair designed to enhance seated VR by rotating 360 degrees in sync with the user's head movements. By integrating head-tracking technology, the chair eliminates the need for thumbstick navigation, providing a more natural and immersive VR experience. This approach reduces motion sickness and allows users to explore virtual environments seamlessly. The chair is compatible with over 400 VR games and applications, offering a plug-and-play solution for enhanced seated VR.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes VR enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals seeking a more comfortable and immersive seated VR experience.
Features
- Motorized rotation that synchronizes with head movements for seamless 360-degree viewing
- Head-tracking technology to eliminate thumbstick navigation and reduce motion sickness
- Integrated rumble pack for haptic feedback, enhancing immersion
- Compatibility with Meta Quest headsets and other seated VR experiences
- Cable management system to keep cables organized during gameplay
- Adjustable seat height and comfortable design for extended VR sessions
- Plug-and-play setup with no software installation required