Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Toyota and Chrysler teleport into the fast lane with virtual reality

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NEW YORK — Virtual reality is, so far, mainly driven by dynamic forays into interactive gaming, but automakers presenting at the New York Auto Show are harnessing the technology to bring the public closer to the automotive world


Both Toyota and Chrysler integrated the Oculus Rift into elaborate installations at the show, with demonstrations that managed to merge informative content with entertainment



Toyota's Distracted Driving Simulator puts you behind the wheel of a real Corolla LE ECO, which is connected to an Oculus Rift headset, the car's steering wheel and a pair of headphones. Once the simulation begins, you're placed behind the wheel of a virtual car on a city street and challenged to drive while all manner of distractions attempt to throw you off course Read more...


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