Roto VR, a UK company working on the Explorer motorised virtual reality chair, has announced it has secured £2.4 million in funding. The investment comes as the chair goes on sale globally in November.
The device is designed for applications and games that require a 360-degree view in virtual space – the manufacturer claims that it has managed to solve the problem of motion sickness. Probably, the matter is that the chair’s movements are synchronized with what the user’s eyes see, and the likelihood of getting unpleasant sensations is small – they can arise due to a break in the connection between the brain and the body.
The Roto VR Explorer looks like a standard swivel chair on wheels, but it features a multi-level backrest and a massive base that vaguely resembles a compass. For an additional sense of immersion, the system is equipped with haptic feedback.
The Pembroke VCT fund took part in the round: this time it invested £500,000, and in total since 2019 – £2.2 million. It was supported by private investors from the UK and the US.
