The project today.



Introduction.

The project is ambitious, expensive and huge. But it is beautiful and the construction is proceeding as planned. The first major milestone is the launch of the Technology Preview. We need your feedbak to improve it. When we consider that the product meets the minimum required functionality and quality we will release the initial version, the second major milestone.

The Gate. Technology Preview.

The Technology Preview includes only a small part of the planned features. However, it contains the soul of the project.

The launch of the demo has two goals:

  • Your enjoyment.
  • Getting your feedback to improve it.

The product includes the following features:

  • Made from scratch. The App is very light, fast and responsive.
  • Fully compatible with Oculus Rift DK1 & DK2.
  • Includes an exclusive wi-fi remote controller system to be used as main user interaction device. You can handle all applications simply touching your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet through the wi-fi network.
  • Full voice recognition system (voice control).
  • Speech Synthesis (TTS – Text-to-speech).
  • 3D sound system.
  • Initial developer API used to make the initial Apps. It includes initial 3d UI controls, some drivers, head up displays API, 3d sound system, etc.

The technology preview includes some apps. This apps will be improved in the Initial Release. The apps included are:

The Gate.

The Gate is the gateway to all the possibilities the universe of services, applications and experiences available in the system. The Gate acts similarly to the desktop in a traditional operating system.

Mini_TheGateDemo room.

An introductory experience to the system and Virtual Reality. From the demo room you can feel the 3d shapes and interact with the environment with the wi-fi remote control.

Mini_DemoRoomPhotos.

A virtual reality image navigator. From Photos you can navigate and view your photos in several ways: thumbnail, twister or cinema mode. It includes support for panoramic photos.

Mini_PhotosThe Cave.

A prototype of a massive multiplayer retro-style game. Destroy bombers and worms and save the living nature.

Mini_TheCaveMaps.

An Earth map viewer. It uses maps from the Open Street Map project. Feel like an ISS passenger!.

Mini_Maps

Internet Browser.

A new and amazing way to surfing The web.

Double_Internet




The Gate. Initial Release.

We are working to improve the system and apps and creating new and exciting experiences. Actually we are working on the following features:

  • The Gate:
    • A complete text input system using the wi-fi remote control.
    • Notifications.
    • Environment improvements.
    • System configuration: configure the system inside The Gate.
  • The Experience Store (Xtore): to download and purchase experiences and apps.
  • The holo: a complete hologram communication system using The Kinect.
  • Social: a social network app.
  • The Cave: full multiplayer implementation and first playable release.
  • Maps: General impromemens and digital terrain model (DTM) support.
  • Videos: A virtual reality movie player. Choose your favourite movie and enjoy watching on a cinema-like huge screen.
  • Drivers
    • Sony HMZ
    • Vuzix Glasses
    • Microsoft Kinect
    • Sixsense Razer Hydra
  • SDK, API and documentation.

There is no fixed date for the release of the Initial Release.