Published:2:13 PM May 19, 2022<\/p>\n
A virtual reality (VR) bar is touring the city offering people out of this world adventures.<\/p>\n
From swimming with sharks towalking with dinosaurs or a trip into space, the VR Bar lets people liveouttheir wildest dreams.<\/p>\n
Trevor Fullerand Sam Markwell invested 15,000 converting a trailer to be adapted for the VR experience.<\/p>\n
Mr Fuller said: \"You can load up a couple of VR headsets for loads of different experiences.<\/p>\n
Sam Markwell, 41, and Trevor Fuller, 46, who are co-owners of The VR Bar.- Credit: Trevor Fuller - The VR Bar<\/p>\n
\"We started off by taking the unit around care homesduring lockdownto give residents a chance to experience something a little different.<\/p>\n
\"Wehad 360-degree virtual walks for exampleso thatgroups could walk around historic sites like Framlingham Castle or Ketts Hill.\"<\/p>\n
The high-spec unit has upgrades to make it feel like passengers are racing supercars orzooming aroundon a rollercoaster.<\/p>\n
This includes high-octave sound systems and multi-sensory facilities.<\/p>\n
Trevor Fuller and Sam Maxwell invested around 15,000 in the mobile VR unit.- Credit: Trevor Fuller - The VR Bar<\/p>\n
Trevor explained:\"It's really clever how it immerses the customer.<\/p>\n
\"There's 360-degreevisuals, surround sound, vibration as well as four-way axis movement on the chairs- so the seats will lift up andmove down with air compressors adding to the overall event.<\/p>\n
\"The whole experience feels totally surreal - you feel like you're there.<\/p>\n
\"We've seen people gripping the bars and had people screaming their heads off.Occasionally we see some choice words being used - it's very funny.\"<\/p>\n
The VR Bar allows people to swim with sharks, fly jets or race super cars.- Credit: Trevor Fuller - The VR Bar<\/p>\n
Now Trevor and Sam are hoping they can expand the VR Bar even more.<\/p>\n
Trevor said: \"We've been asked to produce a way that offshore workers can be trained - using the unit we have to simulate various levels of high seas.<\/p>\n
\"This could help calculate a person's tolerance to different wave states or sea states.<\/p>\n
\"We are also hoping to produce a short training video for people who work at height like on a building site.<\/p>\n
Trevor Fuller and Sam Maxwell, at The VR Bar, are hoping they can work with schools and companies in the future.- Credit: Trevor Fuller - The VR Bar<\/p>\n
\"Workers could walk through a full 360-degree rigged building site and learn to make note of possible hazards without the actual threat of injury.<\/p>\n
\"We're really excited to offer these experiences for families and festivals.<\/p>\n
\"But going forward we're hoping to lean heavily look into education as well with interest from schools and companies.\"<\/p>\n
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