Unlocking Total Immersion: The Future of Location-Based Virtual Reality (LBVR)

The promise of Virtual Reality (VR) has always been transportation—taking a user from their living room to a
digital landscape. However, traditional home VR has limits, often tethering users to cables or restricting them
to small “play areas.” To truly get people up and moving, the industry is shifting toward Location-Based Virtual
Reality (LBVR).
LBVR allows multiple users to roam freely in large, warehouse-scale spaces. From high-octane video game arenas to
complex industrial training simulations, the ability to walk naturally transforms the experience. However, this
freedom introduces a technical challenge: keeping the digital world perfectly aligned with the physical one.
IndoTraq™ is meeting this challenge with its High Speed Vision Tracking (HSVT) technology, a solution designed to
track multiple users and objects with sub-millimeter precision over large areas.

The Power of Sub-Millimeter Precision

For VR to feel real, the brain must be convinced that what it sees is what the body feels. In older systems, a
discrepancy of even a few centimeters could break the immersion. IndoTraq™ HSVT technology delivers
sub-millimeter precision, closing the gap between the virtual and the physical.
This level of accuracy allows for “total immersion” through tactile feedback. Users can reach out and touch
real-world objects—walls, railings, or props—that are perfectly mapped in the virtual space. Because the
tracking is so precise, users can also see their own bodies and other users within the simulation with exact
spatial fidelity. This eliminates the “ghostly” floating sensation of early VR, replacing it with a grounded,
natural feel as users walk around the environment.

Low Latency for Natural Movement

In “demanding environments” like gaming arenas or tactical training centers, speed is just as critical as
accuracy. If a user turns their head or sprints across a room, the system must update instantly to prevent
motion sickness and maintain the illusion.
IndoTraq’s technology is capable of tracking “to the nearest mm at 150 Hz”. This high update rate ensures low
latency, allowing the virtual environment to react in real-time to the user’s natural movements. The industry
has already recognized the value of this speed. Dave Reinoso of CAE Inc., a leader in simulation training, noted
that IndoTraq’s “exceptional personalized support has significantly enhanced the accuracy and effectiveness of
our simulations”.

Bridging the Gap: Inside-Out and Outside-In Tracking

A key differentiator of the IndoTraq™ HSVT system is its versatility. It supports both “inside-out” tracking
(cameras on the user looking out) and “outside-in” tracking (static cameras on the walls looking in).
This hybrid capability opens new doors for audience participation. By placing static cameras on the walls or
ceiling, the system can track people without VR headsets. This allows spectators to become part of the show.

• The Spectator Experience: The audience can view the VR world on large monitors, seeing the
  digital landscape and the avatars of the players in real-time.
• Active Interaction: The audience isn’t just watching; they can interact. Using tracked
  props, a person in the “real world” can hand an object to a player in the “virtual world,” or trigger events
  that affect the simulation.

This capability mirrors IndoTraq’s success in the live entertainment sector, where Everlast used the technology
to “track actors with precision and create dynamic effects” for stage lighting.

Durability for High-Traffic Venues

LBVR centers are high-traffic, physically active environments. Equipment is subjected to sweat, cleaning agents,
and potential spills. IndoTraq ensures reliability in these conditions by offering waterproof tracking tags.
This durability allows venue operators to run active, physically demanding simulations without fearing that
moisture or cleaning routines will damage the precision tracking hardware.

Tailored Solutions for Immersive Worlds

No two LBVR experiences are the same. A zombie survival game has different requirements than a military tactical
house. IndoTraq specializes in “working directly with customers to develop tailored solutions for their specific
applications”. By combining sub-millimeter precision, high-speed updates, and unique audience interaction
capabilities, IndoTraq is defining the next generation of immersive entertainment.