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The Immersa-Dome is a multi-sensory, projection-based virtual reality system. Though the Immersa-Dome looks similar to the Sensorama, which was a virtual reality machine known as the first example of multi-sensory technology, it shows much more advanced virtual reality technology. Immersa-Dome's hemisphere display fills user's front and peripheral view. Unlike other immersive displays, its display adopts a flat projector and a hemisphere matte with which the developer succeeded in making an immersive display at a low cost. Also, it provides users with vivid stereo surround-sound through 360 degree speakers inside the hemisphere. It maximizes users' immersive experience with time-triggered scents, wind simulation and vibration.

The introduction of this machine at Wired Next Fest 2008 is like below:

The Immersa-Dome is the world's first multi-sensory, projection-based virtual reality system — like taking a thrill ride while sitting still. Take a seat, lower the giant dome over your head and watch vivid CGI or hi-def video with both front and peripheral views and stereo surround-sound. Your seat vibrates, simulated gusts of wind blow through your hair, and time-triggered scents put Smell-O-Vision to shame. Better yet, you can skip those enormous black VR goggles: Though it may look like a space-age salon hairdryer, Immersa-Dome requires no headgear, allowing you to enjoy your virtual adventure without ever touching the console.

The developer of the Immersa-Dome, Aardvark Applications, a digital display research company based on Texas is expacting the Immersa-dome will be used in theme parks and museums and currently pioneering vaious multi-sensory theatrical technologies.
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