Translogic 186: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTE Virtual Reality Test Drive
Wed, Oct 14 2015 For years we've heard about how virtual reality will revolutionize the world, but only recently does the technology seem poised to hit the mainstream. From advanced headsets like the Oculus Rift, to simple cardboard viewers that turn your smartphone into a VR device, 360-degree videos promise to take us closer to the action than ever before.What does it all mean for the automotive world? Imagine first-person views from behind the wheel of your favorite car, at a famous track. Or, augmented-reality owners manuals. Or, in the instance of today's episode of Translogic, a ride-along in an all-electric Ferrari with host Jonathon Buckley.
We partnered with industry innovators from 8112 Studios to bring you a 360-view test drive of a 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS, converted to an all electric "GTE" by EV West. Hear about the process in the episode above, and experience the 360-VR test drive using the player below.
To experience the 360-VR test drive on your smart device, download the Littlstar app on the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
Watch the 360-VR test drive on your computer using the Littlstar player below.
Oculus Rift users can download the 360-VR video file here. YouTube users can watch here.
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By Autoblog Staff
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