Innovative applications for VR continue to move away from gaming, education and training, as the new generation of higher-resolution all-in-one wireless devices appear on the consumer market. These are becoming more appealing to industry verticals where the advantage of completely immersive environments can improve decision-making, particularly as they are easier to set up and use quickly and the wireless options make them highly portable.
AllSeated today unveiled the only dynamic virtual reality (VR) platform for the event industry, making it possible – for the first time – for venues and event planners to design every detail of an event and share 360-degree VR “walk-throughs” with clients at the planning and design stage. This capability allows changes to event floorplans and details in real-time. This is an updated version of the AllSeated-VR app, which is not currently showing in the iOS and Android app stores, and is intended for the next-gen and higher end VR HMD (Head Mounted Displays), including the new Oculus Go, the Samsung Gear VR, and HTC’s Vive.
demo of new AllSeatedVR using the Oculus GO
The new AllSeatedVR is the first application of its kind for the vast $200 billion global event planning market. The company already has more than 100 existing customers enabled for the new VR platform. They project to have more than 1,000 venues in their VR library in 2019.
VR makes it possible for venues and professional event planners to enhance their clients’ overall experience. With VR-enabled venues and laser-accurate scaled floorplans, planners can bring an event to life in a way 2D storyboards or online 360-degree video tours cannot. Compatible with a wide range of VR headsets including Facebook’s Oculus Go, HTC’s Vive, and the Samsung Gear VR, AllSeatedVR allows venues and planners to design every detail of an event, including furniture choices, table linens and placeware, ornament designs, dance floors, color themes, unique touches, and more.
In addition to the VR design components, AllSeatedVR includes seating charts, the ability to track RSVPs and menu choices, timeline creation, task lists for vendors, and offers guest mobile check-in. Using a VR headset, venue clients can access event layout and design, invite collaborators, and become fully-immersed in every detail as if they were physically in the event space.
Next-gen VR headsets, particularly with wireless connectivity, makes this application particularly appealing: “Virtual reality has been around for a long time, but the introduction of amazingly capable wireless headsets at the $200-400 price range – one tenth of the previous generation – makes them finally ripe for mass market adoption,” said Yaron Lipshitz, AllSeated CEO.
AllSeated can be found at www.allseated.com
