EPISODE · Jun 21, 2020 · 17 MIN
EP92 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Brandon Naids of Talon Simulations (Part 2)
from The Being Virtual Podcast - with Bob Cooney · host Bob Cooney
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’s Talon’s content strategy? What’s Talon’s pre-launch promotional strategy? Talon Simulations part in Dave & Buster’s project and what they learned The VR and AR Safety committee’s mission and why should anybody care about it Unsafe practices of using VR headsets Is VR more dangerous than any other experience? 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 1 here: https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP91-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Brandon-Naids-of-Talon-Simulations-Part-1-efo0ik
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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’s Talon’s content strategy? What’s Talon’s pre-launch promotional strategy? Talon Simulations part in Dave & Buster’s project and what they learned The VR and AR Safety committee’s mission and why should anybody care about it Unsafe practices of using VR headsets Is VR more dangerous than any other experience? 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 1 here: https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP91-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Brandon-Naids-of-Talon-Simulations-Part-1-efo0ik
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