Yamaha Motor will exhibit its super sports motorcycle "YZF-R1" and "MOTOROiD," a personal mobility device that allows people and machines to resonate together, at "Virtual Market 6," the world's largest exhibition held in virtual reality (VR) from August 14 (Sat) to 28 (Sat), and will offer a free shared ride service that allows visitors to move around the VR world.
In this service, as a "new experience value offer" unique to the virtual space, virtual vehicles that can be ridden and transported in the VR space are exhibited, allowing users to experience the appeal of motorcycles and the fun of riding them. This is a shared-ride service that allows users to experience the unique movements, sounds, and exhilaration of motorcycles, as well as the build quality of the actual vehicle.
In addition to the virtual vehicles, a 3D avatar of the human-type autonomous riding robot "MOTOBOT" will be installed. Visitors will be able to ride around the venue as MOTOBOT on a motorcycle.
Outline of Exhibited Models
YZF-R1
This is the flagship model of our motorcycles, which has led the super sports market since its launch in 1998, and was developed with the aim of achieving circuit-conquering performance by applying the best of our technologies.
→For details of YZF-R1
MOTOROiD
This concept model was unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, and is an experimental concept validation machine that aims to create a "personal mobility where people and machines resonate together" using the intelligence of intelligent technology with the aim of creating an emotional experience.
→For details of MOTOROiD
MOTOBOT
MOTOBOT is an autonomous riding robot that combines motorcycle and robotics technologies to explore uncharted territory. The advanced elemental technologies and knowledge gained from the development of MOTOBOT will be used to create new value for existing businesses and to develop new businesses.
→For details of MOTOBOT
You will need VR goggles to use the Share Ride service.
About Virtual Market
The Virtual Market is the world's largest virtual exhibition. In addition to the vast number of individual circles, many well-known companies also exhibit at the event. With free admission and 24/7 access during the event, it's an event that draws crowds day and night.
Original Source [ Yamaha Motor Co. ]
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