A content of “Factory Fire Evacuation Training VR” developed by Rikei Corporation (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Satoru Isaka; hereinafter ”Rikei”) is being adopted for “Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream Business Edition” that ASK Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuhiko Muto; hereinafter ”ASK”) sell for corporate customers.

ASK starts to sell “Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream Business Edition” installed the content.

“Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream Business Edition” is a VR headset that supports 6DoF that is the freedom of movement of a rigid body in three-dimensional space without setting a marker etc. because of Google’s “World Sense” technology. Thanks to adopting the technology, it made it possible to replicate natural movements such as crouching, jumping, or moving back/forth and right/left in a VR space. In addition, because it is a standalone model that cable connection with PC etc. is unnecessary, participant is able to immerse oneself naturally in the world of the VR.

To experience important factors of the evacuation behavior from a fire scene is possible with the VR content, such as necessity to walk crouching because fire-smoke go up then accumulate near the ceiling. In addition, participant can choose the operation method of the participant’s own movement in the VR space either operation by a controller or actual walk in an experience space. In addition, Rikei would be glad to receive requests such as customization or producing new content.

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Product information

Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream Business Edition

Product name: Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream Business Edition Evacuation Training Model

Model number: MSolo-BE-RIVR-K-001

Release date: on sale, Selling price: 76,500 yen (tax excluded)

High resolution image:

https://www.ask-corp.jp/high-res/lenovo/lenovo-mirage-solo-evacuation-training-model.zip

*Rikei does not give permission to use the content for commercial use, resale, or sublease.

(It is assumed that the content is used for non-commercial purposes.)

Introduction example of Rikei’s Evacuation training VR in FY 2017

Osaka Municipal Fire Department, Konosu City/Koshigaya City (Saitama Prefecture), Koganei City (Tokyo), Sophia University, Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., NTT DOCOMO, Inc., SHINKIN BANK CARD Co., Ltd., etc.

Future plan

Rikei will make better use of the features of ”Mirage Solo” and promote purctical use in evacuation drills utilizing VR at government offices, communities, companies and various facilities.

About ASK Corporation

Ask is a general trading company that provides solutions and services according to purpose. Introducing and offering cutting-edge and unique products of the US, Europe, Taiwan, Korea and so on to customers. ASK handle a wide range of products including computer peripheral, mobile phone peripheral, server/storage related devices, video devices for professional use, and act as a distributor for many overseas manufacturers such as Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), ASUSTeK Computer, ATTO Technology, ELSA JAPAN, Keyspan, Micro-Star International (MSI), NVIDIA, NewTek, AVerMedia, AJA Video Systems, Synology, SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGY, CORSAIR, Cooler Master, ZOTAC International (MCO) Limited, Supermicro, Thermaltake, Micron, Crucial, and ASRock (https://www.ask-corp.jp/).

About Lenovo Japan

Lenovo (HKSE: 992 / ADR: LNVGY) is a company with a sales of US $ 45 billion included in Fortune Global 500, has a vision of providing the best user experience through smart devices, infrastructure systems etc. and realizing Intelligent Transformation. Lenovo manufactures a very wide range of connected devices and provides smart phones (Motorola), tablets, PC (ThinkPad, Yoga, Lenovo Legion, etc.) workstations, AR/VR devices, and smart home/office products. Lenovo also provides computing power and capacity required for society and business to mutually connect and reform with the next generation data center solution (ThinkSystem, ThinkAgile). Lenovo aims to create a smarter future for everyone can develop by awaking their excellent power. Lenovo provides the latest information on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, Storyhub. For more information about Lenovo, please visit www.lenovo.com/jp/ja

About Rikei Corporation

Established in 1957, Rikei Corporation is a solution provider for the IT and electronics industries.

Rikei offers a wide variety of solutions centered on the world’s cutting edge technologies and advanced products in the fields of system solutions, such as entrance exam and educational affairs systems and IT infrastructure, business strategy, and information security solutions. It also provides network solutions, such as satellite communication data transfer systems, digital video transfer systems, network systems for telecommunication operators and other private companies, wireless access systems, and disaster management information systems. In addition to solutions, Rikei provides electronic components and devices, such as high frequency components, high performance adhesives for industrial use, testers for automotive audio and navigation equipment, power grid analysis systems, defense-related machinery and security systems. 

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