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The ultimate motion generating device for games and movies so that each explosion and sharp turn are experienced from your couch.
About this project
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Move I Rotate I Vibrate
Immersit, a plug & play device installed under your couch, can generate a very high amount of movement patterns and vibrations ranging from explosive to subtle: pitches, rolls & heaves, moving users back & forth, from side to side and up & down.
All these, combined with intelligent vibrations and an adjustable intensity, result in the ultimate movie and gaming experience in which each explosion, wave & sharp turn is felt directly by the user from his own furniture.
In the press
"SPOILER : IT WAS PRETTY COOL." - Engadget
"My palms were surprisingly sweaty" - The Verge
"A furniture add-on that will change the way you play games." - Ubergizmo
The genesis.
Our reason for starting this project is simple: watching movies or playing games at home becomes a matter of routine. We all do it the same way: passively. But who hasn't dreamt of riding the hoverboard in Back to the Future, piloting one of the pod racers in Star Wars or even feeling the vibration of a machine-gun while playing an FPS game?
We became frustrated by the fact that the only 4D simrides were only professionnal and ridiculously expensive (read: tens of thousands of dollars) and were so complex to use. They often require a specific computer, drivers and a huge amount of space.
The idea behind Immersit was to keep this level of sensations with an easy to use device, that is autonomous, intelligent and totally adaptable to your living space ... your couch.
In 2015, we decided to come up with a solution to this problem ourselves, and we are now ready to share it with the world.
For us, it is a kid's dream come true.
Step inside your favourite game.
Immersit is a fully functionnal device that comes with sophisticated motion hardware and software that makes it ready to play right out of the box, with many games.
Using different signal combinations, Immersit automatically recognizes the game status and the movement to create. You are 100% in control of the movements, if you'd rather have a specific movement during a specific action, simply set it in the app where you are able to customize your gaming experience to your liking.
Right now, Immersit is compatible with X-Box (One, 360), Playstation (3 and 4), PCs and over 120 different games.
Live your favourite movie.
Immersit is the ultimate enhancement for movie lovers as it breathes new life into old films. Imagine seeing some of the most timeless movies again and living the experience as if you were watching them for the first time. New releases will be even more thrilling.
Beforehand, our software translates movie motions into perfect movements and vibrations to get you immersed in the most appropriate manner. Our team then verifies and modifies those motion codes if needed so that each action is perfectly translated into the right motion. At home Immersit uses a combination of different technologies to recognize any media being played on your monitor regardless of the sources ( DVD, Blu ray player, VOD platform and so forth). Once the movie is recognized, the couch then starts moving and vibrating in a synchronized manner with the on-screen action.
Immersit is for your body what VR is for your brain.
2016 is the year of Virtual Reality. Unfortunately VR doesn't provide you the full experience. It successfuly tricks your brain into thinking you are elsewhere, but your body can not be tricked without real physical signals.
Now imagine the sensations you could have if you mixed the best VR headsets with Immersit. Your body would send the right signal to your bain, that would correspond with what you see, hence giving you the full virtual experience. Imagine being on a roller coaster, feeling the drop approaching and the sensation in your stomach as your couch tilts forward.
Re-live your own personnal adventure the right way.
What if you could live your own personnal adventure again and again months after it happened? Whether you're a ski fan, a VTT rider or a skydiver you will have access to our consumer motion platform where you will be able to customise your own motion code for your Go Pro or 360 videos and share the sensations and thrills with your friends & family.
As easy as one, two, three.
Immersit consists in:
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The "muscles" - 4 dynamic pads that provide a combination of over 1000 movements and vibrations for your couch.
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The "brain" - The pads which are connected to the brain controls its movements.
The "heart" - Provides the energy to the whole system. Small and designed, it can be placed behind the couch or on the side and used as a coffee table.
A discreet device that fits under all of your furniture.
After endless meetings, brainstormings and feedback from beta users, we've designed the best configuration for the device to be as discreet, safe and easy to use as possible. Immersit is hidden discreetly under your sofa and is totally risk-free for your furniture.
Once Immersit’s pads have been deployed, it is really easy to set your couch's, chair's or bed's feet onto Immersit’s pads allowing your furtniture to tilt, rotate and vibrate. As safety is extremely important: Immersit is equipped with multiple sensors that stop its movement as soon as something crawls under the furniture.
We have tested Immersit extensively with couches of different sizes, weights and shapes with up to 1.100 lbs and analyzed structures using X-ray technology to make sure that no movements or vibrations would damage the furniture.
Some movements such as torsions are not permitted and our vibrations are always de-synchronized across its 4 feet to avoid any resonant frequency.
The video below shows a sample of subtle and smooth vibrations that will perfectly imitate those of an engine running or the bumps in a road as well as some more dynamic and explosive vibrations such as a machine gun or a spacecraft taking off.
The video below shows some subtle and dynamic motions that can be created by Immersit.
Current status
Prototypes - We currently have two fully working prototypes made of steel, Aluminium, and plastic, as shown in the different videos and photos.
Our prototypes deliver the full Immersit functionality and experience and have allowed us to refine and test the software.
Software - Our software is the heart of our device, supporting the Microsoft X-box 360/One and the Sony Playstation 3/4 as well as Linux and Windows.
Design - The design of the manufactured product will be slightly different from the prototype. The final Immersit design will be more stylish than our current prototype.
Dynamic feet - The Immersit feet consist in injection molded plastic, steel and aluminium. The flip side of the pads consist in insulating material to avoid any vibrations with the floor.
Manufacturing - We are completing the manufacturing assessment phase and are going to start the tooling engineering and manufacturing process.
We're looking forward to working with game designers to create the next generation of immersive platforms at home! All of our Kickstarter backers will get access to the customer motion platform to create custom-made motions of your liking for any of your personal media.
Join the movement to take games and movies at home to the next level!
Rewards
Why do we need your support?
We have completed most of our design work and prototyping to make Immersit a reality. We have finalized the manufacturing assessments. Now we are asking for your help to move to the manufacturing phase. With your funding, we will be able to start the pre-series.
Hardware is hard, and volume is crucial.
Risks and challenges
Similar to many Kickstarter projects, we face several key risks and challenges in sparking this revolution of our 4D device. The primary risks for us include:
ENGINEERING
To achieve the level of simplicity in user experience that we have, we've designed and engineered a very complex system. We tested our prototypes with an obsession for perfection.
In the last year, we have built 3 generations of prototypes and we will have a run of beta machines with significant user testing.
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
Many Kickstarter campaigns can encounter problems when taking their prototypes to production. This includes issues such as finding suppliers and engineering products for mass-production. Smooth execution is absolutely essential to overcoming such risks.We have been negotiating and working with suppliers, testing component quality, and building a team that can execute on our promises. Our plans are nearly in place, and we now mainly require the resources to bring them to life.
TEAM
Finding the right people is a challenge for any endeavor. Success in prototyping requires a team of talented, passionate, and motivated designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs. We have already formed a truly awesome team, but we will have to bring in more to realize this dream.
Thank you to all Kickstarter "motion" enthusiasts for your time, support, and dedication.
With love
The Immersit team.
Learn about accountability on KickstarterFAQ
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No they are, on the contrary, immersive. On the app, you can adjust the intensity of the vibrations and the height of the movements to your liking. You can turn off one or the other and adjust easily the intensity – you are 100% in control.
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We have tested Immersit extensively with couches of different sizes, weights and shapes with up to 1.100 lbs and analyzed structures using X-ray technology to make sure that no movements or vibrations would damage the furniture.
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Our current prototype is rated at 42 db – our final product will be even more silent.
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No it has been conceived so that only the vibrations can be felt through the couch. The flip side of the pads consists in insulating material to avoid any vibrations with the floor.
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Totally! Immersit is equipped with state-of-the art sensor and will freeze instantly if something crawls under the couch. You will then have to manually reset it on the app.
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Immersit currently works with Playstation 3 - 4 / X-box 360 - One and PCs and will work with HTC Vive and Oculus.
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Immersit is already compatible with Oculus DK2 and will very likely be compatible with HTC vive and the new Oculus.
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Immersit works with all kind of couch, chair or bed having 4 feet. Its pads stretch to reach your couch feet.
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We have not yet confirmed the future retail price, but it will be significantly higher than the Kickstarter rewards. Our Kickstarter goal is to get as many Immersit as possible to first enthusiasts, gamers, and developers.
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We have over 300 +8 IMDB movies prepared and 120 games. We expect having over 1000 movies and 320 games prepared when the first units will be delivered – Here is a link of current encoded movies.
http://www.immersit.com/compatible-games
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The current prototype can support up to 1.100 lbs.
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The final Immersit version will be wireless.
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Depending on how far you live from either the West or East Coast, domestic shipping costs will be in the $60-$95 range for doorstep delivery.
We have excluded shipping costs from the reward thresholds, so that backers can keep flexibility over how much they want to spend on shipping; some people like Immersit delivered at their doorstep, others don’t mind picking it up at a distribution center. We plan to organize “pick-up events” in major cities for those who’d like to keep shipping costs at a minimum.
The shipping cost will be confirmed and billed to you when we are ready for manufacturing and have collected your delivery preference. No need to add shipping fees to your pledge amount. -
If you are buying Immersit internationally, you must take shipping costs and VAT into consideration. International shipping is complicated, and can be costly depending on where you live. We do not want to exclude any continents, and will do our best to make this work with international distribution centers and pick-up locations (we will pay for ocean freight to your continent). You need to verify and add your country’s import duties and VAT, if applicable.
International shipping costs will be confirmed and billed to you when we are ready for manufacturing and have collected your delivery preference. No need to add shipping fees to your pledge amount.