wiegand.maelzer supplies VRSLIDE®, VR waterslides to Therme Erding
Therme Erding has unveiled the successful installation of Ballast VR’s VRSlide® earlier this year.
Therme Erding is home to the VRSlide® by Ballast VR, installed by wiegand.maelzer in Spring 2018.
VRSlide® combines the thrill of waterslides with the technology of virtual reality. Ballast Technologies designed an advanced VR system that can work with any raft waterslide. Expertly designed content is accurately mapped to the contours of the slide, controlled by a revolutionary tracking system that is easy to install and monitor.
The real-time rendered experiences enhance rather than overwhelm the rider. The content can easily be refreshed to provide a new experience to encourage repeat visits and repeat rides.
wiegand.maelzer gmbh launches a virtual reality (VR) water slide.
The unique headset is comfortable, waterproof and easy to maintain. Operator training is kept to a minimum as the system is cloud connected to allow monitoring by Ballast VR and wiegand.maelzer. On average, a throughput of 120-180 riders per hour can be achieved, depending on the skill of the operator.
There is a minimal amount of installation needed on the slide – just five sensors on average. The headsets use advanced AI to monitor the rider’s position and automatically adjust their position within the VR experience. Tracking is independent of wifi or bluetooth to ensure that a poor signal does not disrupt the ride.
VRSlide® has generated great interest from the media and the public with nearly 10 million new impressions across the German market just around the initial opening. It is estimated that the park will recoup investment in just one year.
Ballast VR is the world leader in waterpark VR since 2018 with over 25 installations worldwide that generate added revenue for waterparks. Their VRSlide® and DIVR® systems create a unique revenue package for waterparks that are also proven guest satisfaction drivers.
This article was originally published on Blooloop.com on July 16th, 2018.