EP91 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Brandon Naids of Talon Simulations (Part 1)

Talon Simulations LLC is a small business specializing in hardware/software integration of low-cost vehicle simulations. Their business offers simulation experiences that include racing, flight, roller coaster, space and many more cockpit-based experiences. Their newest invention is the Talon Vortex, which is a turn-key arcade cabinet of the future featuring over 30 competitive experiences including race cars, roller coasters and fighter jets. The proprietary virtual user interface allows the guest to easily select their reality, limiting the need for an operator, thus reducing overhead costs. Their goal is to create the most immersive and realistic experiences at a price point that is more accessible to larger audiences. In this episode, Bob will be talking with Brandon Naids, the CEO and Co-Founder of Talon Simulations. They will talk about motion simulators and why it’s so hard to get them right, is VR more dangerous than any other experience and much more. Let’s dive in! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: What is Talon Simulations and what they do How Brandon got to starting Talon Simulations How developing a new driving simulator is going How to know when your product is ready Why motion? Why is it so hard to get motion simulators right? How much lag is there in their motion simulator Website: https://talonsimulations.com/ Brandon’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandonnaids Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalonSim? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talonsimulations/ Listen to PART 2 and 3 here: https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP92-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Brandon-Naids-of-Talon-Simulations-Part-2-efo0k9 https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP93-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Brandon-Naids-of-Talon-Simulations-Part-3-efo0lt