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Clock still ticking for successful launch in Dubai |
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13.04.2011 11:31 |
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A newfangled 5D simulator known as the Orion recently had its global launch at the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure Show.
If you have no idea what the €69,900 (Dh370,385) contraption does, you're probably not alone.
This interactive ride is designed as a spaceship with four seats built inside. The capsule features a 3D screen, where viewers can watch intergalactic scenes through special liquid crystal display shutter glasses, as well as a platform that can incline between 20 and 40 degrees. read more
Since audience members can control individual joysticks on their seats, they are able to dive deeper into virtual games by controlling the craft's weapons, taking pictures of interesting objects on the screen and answering various questions in a quiz. A winner then gets determined based on points accumulated for hitting certain targets or coming in first during a virtual space race.
While it certainly sounds engaging, who on earth is going to want to buy one of these? Trans-Force, the manufacturer, says it is targeting the leisure industry in the Middle East, with potential clients including water or theme parks, shopping malls, museums and zoos.
The company also contends the Orion offers a "profitable business opportunity" that has been developed to offer a quick return on an investment for start-ups as well as established venues in the entertainment industry.
If businesses are able to attract about 2,000 guests a month, the Orion could conceivably bring in about US$14,000 (Dh51,420) in revenue during that time and earn a return on their investment within a year, the company says.
Already, the Orion has been installed in more than 40 malls and other venues throughout Russia, as well as Ukraine, Finland and Indonesia. Only the future will tell whether it blasts off in popularity in the UAE or elsewhere in the Middle East.
Source: http://www.thenational.ae/
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New product launches for amusements industry |
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05.04.2011 15:39 |
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New-to-market products and services are being showcased at the industry gathering, being held in The Arena at the Dubai World Trade Centre until Wednesday, April 6.
"The opening day of the show was a whirr of activity with a record number of visitors through the doors. They were rewarded with a host of new product launches, from redemption games to simulators, showing that DEAL is seen as the platform for defining the future of the Middle East's amusements industry," said Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo-Consults (IEC), organiser of DEAL. read more
Trans-Force celebrated the global launch of its revolutionary new 5D simulator at DEAL yesterday. The 5D interactive simulator is a unique interactive audience experience featuring the most advanced, state-of-the-art simulation technology.
The Trans-Force 5D comes in a four-seat spaceship shuttle design. The capsule offers a 3D stereoscopy screen, 3DOF platform with incline angles of 20-40°, and individual joysticks.
"The leisure industry in the Middle East is one of the most promising in the world. Attraction venues - from family entertainment centres, to water and theme parks, heritage centres, museums and zoos - demonstrate interest in innovative and hi-tech products, and this is where Trans-Force has a lot of expertise and experience," said Irina Ostroumova, Marketing Director, Trans-Force.
Source: http://www.zawya.com/
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Trans-Force launch new generation of simulators |
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20.03.2011 19:45 |
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Trans-Force unveiled the new Trans-Force Orion 5D Interactive Edutainment Simulator this month. The specifications of this new system include the ability for the 3-DOF motion cabin to house four participants, each with their own individual joystick able to actually take part in an interactive experience. Viewing the action on a large panoramic screen in 3D (wearing active shutter glasses), the players also feel the action through the motion base and impressive seat vibrations. read more
It is designed to be compact and versatile, requiring a ceiling height of only 2.4m and has comparatively reduced floor loading. This increases the possibilities for venues looking to facilitate such an entertainment system.
The educative entertainment aspect seems to be the focal point of the product. “One of the most ground-breaking elements of this new system is the employment of “Edutainment” experiences. The ability to offer venues a selection of ride experiences that not only offer action packed interactive entertainment – but include an educational narrative that presents important information in a entertaining and informative manner.”
Source: http://www.avnews.co.uk
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