Designing a motion chair for the Oculus Rift.  

Virtual reality enthusiasts and gamers alike are always looking for new experiences gained from deeper levels of immersion; and movement is a key element to this.  

Pervasive Media Studio resident, Joe Ryan is working on a new kind of movement controller that he hopes will resolve some of the common problems related to locomotion in VR such as practicality, motion sickness and cost. 

The VRgo chair works by the users tilt motion which is then transmitted wirelessly as movement within the virtual space. With the end goal to be an intuitive and easy way to explore virtual worlds, Joe will talk about the history of movement in VR and the challenges of this ongoing R&D project. 

www.vrgochair.com

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk