ARAIG Gaming Suit - As Real As It Gets

Gahars · May 31, 2013

Usually I have some lengthy write up to introduce the subject of an article, but let's just cut to the chase. Virtual reality - people want it, we don't have it, but we could one day. As it turns out, that day may come sooner than we expected.

All up to speed? Sweet, let's get to the good part.

"Experience the next level of gaming. Finally you get to feel what you've only been able to see." This is the mission statement for IFTech's bold new piece of gaming hardware: a "suit" of wearable computing dubbed "As Real as it Gets (ARAIG)". Silly acronym aside, ARAIG uses several forms of feedback to give players the experience of actually being inside the game. "It is wearable technology that stimulates the senses where you, the gamer, can now feel the rain on your shoulders, the rumble of a tank, the concussion of sound and debris, where you are drowned in the sensations and sound of your gaming world," promises IFTech on its Kickstarter page, where it is asking for $900,000 to fund the project.

ARAIG uses 3 forms of sensory feedback: surround sound, vibration and STIMS. Surround sound is pretty straightforward: speakers built into the device itself let the user hear sounds as if they were actually in the game. Vibration is pretty much standard controller vibration, but over your whole body and much more concise (the developer gives the example of "a high powered sniper rifle might create a very strong impact at one location while a plasma rifle might create an average impact at a particular location and then spread out across the body."

...When you purchase an ARAIG you get the Exoskeleton (which is the actual suit itself), a Decoder (which connects the device to various gaming platforms), a Power Cell (rechargeable battery), and a Power Cord. $299 is the minimum pledge to get the actual device, and also gives you access to a limited edition Kickstarter "skin." Skins are "snap-on components" for the Exoskeleton that give it a new look (Batman, Military Commando, Iron Man etc.)

The Escapist

Holodeck, get holo-wrecked.

As the article notes, the creators have just created a Kickstarter page to fund this dream project. It's $900,000 is quite lofty, but considering the enthusiastic response to the Oculus Rift (another virtual reality/gaming related project), it's not entirely impossible, at least if people can rally behind the campaign.

Personally, I'm pretty excited by this. It looks pretty cool, and could definitely be a great way of interacting with a game world. Seriously, the potential is boundless - I can finally feel the sensation of rain without getting wet or leaving my basement and going outside. It's a dream come true!

Take that, reality.

Qtis · May 31, 2013

Gahars said:
Holodeck, get holo-wrecked.

Also the even more realistic version, YOLOdeck. Includes a kill switch if you happened to get hit by something!

WiiUBricker · May 31, 2013

It is wearable technology that stimulates the senses where you, the gamer, can now feel the rain on your shoulders, the rumble of a tank, the concussion of sound and debris, where you are drowned in the sensations and sound of your gaming world.

But I don't want that.

The Milkman · May 31, 2013

Eh, sounds like a large vibrating suit to me. Even if it gets made, I doubt it will get much support on dev side. Especially considering it costs almost as much as a console itself.

shakirmoledina · May 31, 2013

oh my the horror of love plus 3

KingVamp · May 31, 2013

Looks like an advance version of what someone already tried.

Anyway, what about the other 1/2 of the body? It reminds me of Batman Arkham City.

pokefloote · May 31, 2013

Headshots will never have been more fun.

FAST6191 · May 31, 2013

I did own one of those vibrating seat cushions at one point in time, it worked surprisingly well with carmageddon. If they reckon they could get it to the point where they can simulate something resembling G forces and something resembling weight then they might be getting a substantial chunk of my fun stuff money for the year.

I hope they are wise enough to make and charge properly (which is to say outrageous prices) for a fat bastard version.

Deleted member 194275 · May 31, 2013

Many porn sites will support this feature. But for games itself, I see it applied morre to racing than to FPS. The G force (as FAST6191 said) can be simulated. When you accelerate or reduce speed, it can put a pressure on your chest, back, and on left and right.

grossaffe · May 31, 2013

FAST6191 said:
I did own one of those vibrating seat cushions at one point in time, it worked surprisingly well with carmageddon. If they reckon they could get it to the point where they can simulate something resembling G forces and something resembling weight then they might be getting a substantial chunk of my fun stuff money for the year.

I hope they are wise enough to make and charge properly (which is to say outrageous prices) for a fat bastard version.

you're probably not gonna get that stuff from a suit. Sounds like you're more looking for a chair like this:

the_randomizer · May 31, 2013

I guess one could say that gamers are overstimulated by the idea of a vibration VR suit.

narutofan777 · May 31, 2013

I will never use these to play games...it's like 3D for movies; an experience I don't care for. Next thing they will do is make a REAL MOVIE interaction lmfao.. :wacko:

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i will never use these to play games...its like 3D for movies an experience I dont care for. next thang they gonna do is make a REALLL MOVIE iinteraction lmfao.. :wacko:

DaggerV · May 31, 2013

You mean like the Panasonic system?

In all seriousness, make it so!

luigiman1928 · May 31, 2013

Can't wait to play Slender, or any Porn game with this.

DarkShinigami · May 31, 2013

bah I'd rather a device that sends your consciousness into games (without death if you die in game) though I guess this is a step closer to my wishes.

gamefan5 · May 31, 2013

So if you die in-game, will you get to feel the pain of the character and die in real life? XD

mrtofu · May 31, 2013

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Hop2089 · Jun 1, 2013

I have no use for it, not really feasible for a predominately JRPG centric player like myself, it's only suitable for FPS and Racing games (I play few racing games and no FPS) although it might be ok for Monster Hunter except that I only play hunting games on handhelds making it a moot point, it looks nice and it seems pretty good

1stClassZackFair · Jun 1, 2013

Hmmm seems interesting. However,I'd much rather have the Emopulse Smile,a wearable phone. Take a look
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/watches-of-the-future
It has some amazing specs and features IMO.

kehkou · Jun 1, 2013

1stClassZackFair said:
Hmmm seems interesting. However, I'd much rather have the Emopulse Smile,a wearable phone. Take a look
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/watches-of-the-future
It has some amazing specs and features IMO.

That's sorta like the Wristputers the aliens in my Graphic novel wear.

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