A Disney is about to transform the virtual reality (VR) experience with its latest innovation, the HoloTile, a mat that allows users to walk freely in virtual environments without leaving their seat.
This technology promises to revolutionize not just Disney theme parks, but open up new possibilities for immersive virtual reality experiences around the world.
HoloTile at Disney: an immersive experience
Traditional treadmills used in virtual reality experiences are a thing of the past for Disney.
HoloTile is the company’s innovative answer to solving the challenges of moving around while wearing VR glasses, providing a more intelligent and elegant.
The mat is made up of hundreds of small discs, each the size of a R$1 coin, acting like mini omnidirectional treadmills.
Together, these discs allow users to move in any direction, providing a more realistic and immersive experience.
In the announcement video technologyLanny Smoot, Disney engineering researcher, highlighted the versatility of HoloTile.
“I can walk on the omnidirectional floor in any direction I want. He will automatically do whatever is necessary to get me down. And what’s amazing about it is that multiple people can be on it and walk independently. They can walk in virtual reality and many other things.”
Future applications and revolutionary potential
HoloTile’s ability to accommodate multiple people simultaneously opens up exciting possibilities for diverse applications.
While there are no details yet on the conveyor belt’s maximum speed and carrying capacity, Disney is determined to explore innovations that enable a safe, immersive experience for its guests. parks.
Lanny Smoot envisions several applications for this revolutionary technology:
“Imagine several people in one room, being able to be in another place collaboratively and moving around while walking. Imagine theater stages that could have this [o HoloTile] built-in so dancers can do incredible moves. There are so many applications for this type of technology and we still don’t know where it will be used.”
While HoloTile may initially be expensive for home use, Disney is open to future possibilities.
If the technology becomes more accessible, virtual reality enthusiasts will be able to purchase ‘chunks’ of HoloTile to create comfortable and safe environments at home, further expanding the boundaries of the virtual experience.
With HoloTile, Disney once again leads the way in integrating technology innovative to provide unique and magical experiences.
This mat could be the first step towards a new era in the interaction between virtual reality and the physical world.
