# Modular VR Sensor Platforms Futuretown's '5D Totalmotion' Platform Brings Objects into VR By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5d-totalmotion References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/14/futuretown-5d-totalmotion-vr-ride/) & [futuretown.io](http://futuretown.io/) Futuretown is a VR software and hardware company devoted to bringing the arcade experience into virtual reality, and its new 5D Totalmotion peripheral is a huge step in that direction. The modular platform is a cylindrical motion feedback machine that can house several modules to conform to a diverse array of gaming experiences. Currently, Futuretown's 5D Totalmotion platform can accept three of Futuremotion's own devices: the Riding Module, the Standing Module, and the Motorcycle Module. To show off just how responsive and immersive these modules are, the company has also released four VR games: 'Whiteout: Ski VR,' 'Infinity Rider: Motorcycle VR,' 'Wave Breaker: Surf VR,' and Stallion Adventures: Horse Riding VR,' available for the HTC [Vive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haritorax), the [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-motion-simulator) Rift and [China's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picogo) 3Glasses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular VR Sensor Platforms:** Futuretown's 5D Totalmotion platform showcases the potential for modular VR sensor platforms, allowing for diverse gaming experiences. - **Arcade Experience in Virtual Reality:** Futuretown is revolutionizing virtual reality by bringing the arcade experience into VR, creating an immersive and interactive gaming environment. - **Responsive and Immersive VR Games:** Futuretown's VR games such as 'Whiteout: Ski VR,' 'Infinity Rider: Motorcycle VR,' 'Wave Breaker: Surf VR,' and 'Stallion Adventures: Horse Riding VR' demonstrate the potential for highly responsive and immersive VR gaming experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Virtual Reality:** The virtual reality industry can leverage modular sensor platforms to create more interactive and immersive gaming experiences. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can incorporate Futuretown's modular VR platforms and VR games to offer players a more dynamic and realistic gaming experience. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the integration of Futuretown's VR technology and modular platforms to create innovative and exciting experiences for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nausea-Abating VR Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-platform.md) - [Full-Body-Tracking VR Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one-core.md) - [Locomotion VR Controller Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-motion-simulator.md) - [Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorer.md) - [Wireless Full-Body Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haritorax.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Locomotive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-loco.md) - [Haptic VR Walking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekto-one-boots.md) - [Full-Body Motion-Tracking Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink.md) - [3D Haptic Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minverse.md)