Renault Integrates Sensics Panoramic HMD into ULTIMATE Driving Simulator
Joint Solution to Be Demonstrated in Reanult’s Technocentre, as Part of Upcoming "Driving Simulation Conference"
Baltimore, Md. - Sep 26th, 2006 - Sensics, the panoramic virtual reality display company, announced today that its piSight 150 panoramic head-mounted display will be integrated into Renault’s ULTIMATE driving simulator, and that the joint solution will be demonstrated in the upcoming Driving Simulation Conference in Paris, France.
The Renault ULTIMATE simulator is the world's first fully realistic road vehicle driving simulator for industrial use. The compact and lightweight mechanical structure consists of a generic car cockpit, a panoramic display, and driver-access systems, mounted on a novel extended motion system that enables full simulation of acceleration - such as violent changes of direction. The simulator - the only such simulator in Europe and the first worldwide to be available for industrial use - already offers 15 databases corresponding to different journeys, including car manufacturers' own test tracks.
"We needed a high performance head mounted display system in order to fully utilize the simulator’s potential in the study of improving vehicle and road safety thanks to the enhanced visibility conditions offered by new vehicle architecture solutions.", says Dr Andras Kemeny, head of the Renault Technical Centre for Simulation and Renault's expert in driving simulation and virtual reality. "We found such a system in the Sensics HMD, providing a combination of wide field of view and high resolution that we have never seen before in head-mounted displays."
"We are delighted that Renault’s strong and experienced automotive VR group has chosen to integrate Sensics with their products." says Yuval Boger, Chief Executive Officer of Sensics. "Coupled with the right software and hardware, our products deliver an unprecedented degree of immersion and realism, making them ideal for demanding training and simulation applications."
The joint solution will be demonstrated on Oct 6th as part of the 2006 "Driving Simulation Conference Europe", co-organized by INRETS, Renault and LPCMV. Additional information about the conference can be found at http://dsc-europe.inrets.fr/intro.html
About Renault
The Renault Group has industrial and commercial presence in 118 countries, Renault designs, develops, manufactures, and sells innovative, safe and environmentally-friendly vehicles worldwide. Its 126,584 employees contribute to a strategy of profitable growth based on three key factors: competitiveness, innovation, and international expansion. Renault is Europe's leading brand, the only vehicle manufacturer to have eight cars with the maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating, and the winner of the Formula 1 World Championship for Constructors and Drivers. The Group is accelerating its international development with the new Logan and pursuing the Alliance with Nissan. For additional information, visit www.renault.com
About Sensics
Sensics, Inc., offers professional-quality personal displays with panoramic field of view and high resolution, providing stunning image quality, unmatched immersion and realism. These breakthrough immersive displays are delivered either as lightweight, stereoscopic head-mounted displays, or as ultra-light display modules suitable for OEM/ODM use.. Unlike other products that feature narrow field of view, limited resolution or both, Sensics delivers products combining panoramic field of view and high definition displays. Dozens of upgradeable models are offered, designed to meet a wide range of performance and budget specifications. Sensics products are used worldwide to enable new and improved virtual reality applications for training, virtual prototyping, visualization and remote presence. For additional information, visit http://www.sensics.com
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