The headset that turns a swimming pool into the Great Barrier Reef: Virtual reality snorkel immerses swimmers in a colourful world of coral

Straight press releases and article referrals for review and discussion.
Post Reply
User avatar
metalqueen
3D Angel Eyes (Moderator)
Posts: 1981
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:31 pm

The headset that turns a swimming pool into the Great Barrier Reef: Virtual reality snorkel immerses swimmers in a colourful world of coral

Post by metalqueen »

By Sarah Griffiths

If you have always wanted to swim with fish in a colourful reef, but lack the time or money for an exotic holiday, a new virtual reality headset could be for you.

Swimmers will soon be able to wear the snorkel-meets-headset to feel as if they are diving in Caribbean or Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, when they are only floating in their local swimming pool.

Called the Nautilus VR, the waterproof device is designed to work with a smartphone and has a built-in snorkel for an immersive experience so swimmers don't have to think about breathing 

Read the whole story here.

Read full article...
Image
- Non-profit, non-partisan.
- Features user contributed education sessions, blogs, and content.
- Safe to interact, registration requires formal non-disclosure agreement. Membership list is equally confidential.
- Open to all except press. People can join as individuals or companies.
- People say the industry needs to get together and learn from one another. This is our chance.
Post Reply

Return to “MTBS Newswire”