# VR-Enhanced Waterslides This VR Waterslide Transports Riders Across Multiple Virtual Worlds By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-waterslide References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/vr-waterslide/) & [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/7/17/17582004/virtual-reality-water-slide-vrslide-ballastvr) Waterslides are generally considered to be a fun time but an [amusement park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seatonwheels) in Germany is the first to feature a VR waterslide. Located at Galaxy Erding, this new experience is known officially as VRSlide and was developed by Ballast VR. According to Ballast VR, the design of the VR waterslide presented a host of challenges especially regarding the unique speed and way riders move in a slide. To solve this problem, Ballast VR created a new tracking system for the waterslide that precisely monitors a rider and displays the VR content at a variable speed. The experience showcased on the VR waterslide offers riders the opportunity to be transported across a [wide variety of settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeroam-virtual-reality-entertainment), all of which coincide to the movements the rider feels during the slide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **VR Waterslides:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced VR technologies to enhance the waterslide experience and provide users with immersive virtual worlds. - **VR Tracking Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create precise tracking systems for VR applications that can monitor user movements in real-time and adjust the VR content accordingly. - **VR Entertainment Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of VR in entertainment industries to offer unique and immersive experiences, such as VR-enhanced theme park attractions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Amusement Parks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate VR technologies into amusement park rides and attractions to offer visitors new and exciting experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Further advance virtual reality technologies to create more realistic and interactive VR experiences, expanding its applications beyond gaming and entertainment. - **VR Content Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative VR content specifically designed for VR-enhanced experiences, such as virtual worlds tailored for VR waterslides. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opera VR Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurosat-coastiality-the-phantom-of-the-opera.md) - [VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holoride.md) - [Customizable Roller Coaster Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roco-roller-coaster-simulator.md) - [Mixed-Reality Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-theme-park.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [In-Car VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-chase.md) - [Kaleidoscopic Lazy Rivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaleidoscope-kavern.md) - [Living Waterslide Wellness Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therme-manchester-wellness-resort.md) - [Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorer.md)