ZEI VR ONE Gamescom: Virtual Reality Conquers Gamescom 05

COLOGNE/Germany, OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 22.07.2015.

One of the worlds largest events for game, computer and console fans, the Gamescom opens in Cologne on 5 August 2015. One of the major topics of this years fair is virtual reality (VR) and VR glasses. ZEISS will also be exhibiting its ZEISS VR ONE virtual reality glasses at Gamescom. "VR glasses build on the strength of current smartphones," says ZEISS VR ONE Product Manager Franz Troppenhagen. "The sensors on smartphones such as the iPhone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S6 are responsible for the head tracking and displaying the three-dimensional images. This is topped off by the special ZEISS optics that enable the best-possible image quality. The ergonomic design guarantees that the VR glasses sit comfortably. This allows users to fully immerse themselves in the VR experience," adds Troppenhagen.

Bringing the VR trend to life

An increasing number of manufacturers and developers are now entering the VR market. "Bringing this VR trend to life and demonstrating the numerous possible applications is our mission at this years Gamescom," states Troppenhagen. "You dont really understand the enthusiasm for virtual reality until you try it out." Therefore, ZEISS is presenting three different applications for the ZEISS VR ONE at its 50 m booth.

The event will also mark the launch of the VR game Iron Archeologyst. This game allows ZEISS VR ONE users to dive into an archaeological 3D underwater world and experience the new VR world simply by moving their heads. "The focus here is on the complex interactivity with the gaming environment," explains Troppenhagen.

A circuit is also waiting for the remotely controlled Jumping Sumo mini vehicle from Parrot that can be controlled using the VR glasses and gives players a frogs eye view of the world.

Additionally, ZEISS will present TrinusVR, the winning app in its app contest. The TrinusVR solution transfers the existing image from the PC to the smartphone via wifi. 3D PC games can thus be experienced in a whole new light. The head movement of ZEISS VR ONE users also changes the viewing direction in the game and thus enhance the virtual experience.

Be it a 3D movie, 360-degree panorama tours, first person view or VR gaming, entertainment is changing. "The ZEISS VR ONE is an application visionary. This is all made possible by the excellent optical design of the VR glasses, the ease of use and the ability to use 4.7-5.2 inch smartphones," emphasizes Troppenhagen.

Gamescom 2015

Over an area as large as 27 football fields, more than 700 exhibitors will be showing off their innovations for consoles, PCs and mobile platforms at the Cologne exhibition center from 5-9 August 2015. More than 335,000 visitors attended Gamescom 2014. ZEISS will exhibit the ZEISS VR ONE at Gamescom 2015 in Hall 10.1, Booth B-061.

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ZEISS VR ONE Front

Franz Troppenhagen

VR ONE

Carl Zeiss AG

Phone: +49 7364 20-9761

Fax: +49 3641 2847883

franz.troppenhagen@zeiss.com

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries. ZEISS develops and distributes lithography optics, measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cine lenses, binoculars and planetarium technology. With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress. The company is divided up into the six business groups Industrial Metrology, Microscopy, Medical Technology, Vision Care, Consumer Optics and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. ZEISS is represented in over 40 countries with around 30 production sites, over 50 sales and service locations and about 25 research and development facilities.

In fiscal year 2013/14 the company generated revenue approximating 4.3 billion euros with just under 25,000 employees. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Carl Zeiss AG is the strategic management holding company that manages the ZEISS Group. The company is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation).

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