Lexus RC F Enters Virtual Reality With Oculus Rift
The Oculus Rift isn’t just being used to develop video games.
The Japanese automaker has created a virtual driving experience starring its all-new 2015 RC F sports car that uses the car’s actual steering column, foot pedals and an Oculus Rift DK2 headset. Lexus is calling the setup the Lexus RC F Rift and it’ll be heading to select auto shows in the U.S. for the next several months.
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In the Lexus RC F Rift, users will be able to virtually race the car around a track but it’s unclear how realistic the steering feels and how much it truly reflects the RC F’s handling. Nonetheless, it’s an interesting application for the Oculus Rift technology and proves that virtual reality can be used for more things than just video games.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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