With the highly anticipated 'Star Wars' reboot on the way, it is only natural that die hard fans will be wanting to channel their inner Jedi in any way they can; enter the Sixense STEM. It is a motion-controlled, virtual reality lightsaber that simulates all the best parts of wielding such an iconic weapon.
Adi Robertson of The Verge writes about the Sixense STEM, "I know what it feels like to grab a hilt and see it extend, then parry volley after volley of blasts from a training remote, sending them shooting across the room. Or to drag it downward and watch it burn tracks into the floor." Currently the Sixense STEM, which works with the Oculus Rift, is being sold as a development kit.
What's Driving This Trend
- Motion-controlled VR
- Opportunities for further integration of motion-controlled virtual reality technology in gaming and entertainment.
- Virtual Reality Gaming
- The rise of virtual reality gaming opens up new possibilities for innovative gaming experiences.
- Simulation Technology
- New applications for simulation technology in training and skill-building, particularly in the fields of sports and martial arts.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming
- The gaming industry could integrate motion-controlled VR technology to improve user experience and immersion.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry could utilize motion-controlled VR technology to create immersive experiences for audiences
- Sports Training
- Sports training industries could use simulation technology to help athletes improve their skills in a controlled environment.
