Turkey's First Virtual Reality Lab was Opened
Crytek and Bahçeşehir University have joined forces to take the first step with Virtual Reality (VR) Technology Turkey...
Turkey's First Virtual Reality Lab was Opened
Crytek and Bahçeşehir University have joined forces to take the first step with Virtual Reality (VR) Technology Turkey. The center opened in Istanbul as part of the VR First program launched by Crytek will be a technology base for VR developers and entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.
Turkey's first Virtual Reality (VR) center, established in collaboration with Crytek and Bahcesehir University, and the global launch of the VR First program of Crytek was announced at a press conference held at the Galata Campus of Bahcesehir University. The center was opened to the use of young developers and entrepreneurs who want to realize their innovative ideas by using VR technology, which is expected to mark the next 10 years and will reach a market size of $30 billion in 2020.
Within the scope of this cooperation, it is aimed to raise awareness by demonstrating the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) technology and to make it possible for the VR developers to have access to all the professional equipment they need. In this center located in Bahçeşehir University Galata Campus, developers will be able to develop projects with the CRYENGINE technology utilizing cutting-edge hardware and VR equipment with the support of renowned companies such as AMD, Logitech and MSI.
The Founding President and CEO of Crytek Cevat Yerli: "We are proud to be with the Bahcesehir University taking the first step of the VR First the program in Turkey. With the knowledge to be obtained from these centers, and through cooperation with other academic institutions in Turkey and around the globe, we seek to enable students, researchers and developers to develop projects with VR technology. Today's VR technology allows us to provide unique and unforgettable experiences by using the power of CRYENGINE. We can't wait to see what VR developers can bring to life using all the possibilities in this center as part of the VR First program.”
Bahçeşehir University (BAU), an international educational institution with campuses and centers in many countries of the world, will be the first center of attraction focusing on VR in the region. Bahçeşehir University Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Enver Yücel: “It is inevitable that Virtual Reality (VR) technology will be used in many fields, especially in education, and it will even become a part of our daily lives. Through a partnership between Crytek and Bahçeşehir University, Turkey's first Virtual Reality Center comes into service in the BAU Faculty of Communication-Galata Campus. Firstly; In the field of game design and development, where the goals of both institutions intersect, experiences will be shared and transferred, and in the next step, R&D studies for game-based simulations and experiences for health sciences and education sector will continue with the projects known as Serious Games. Training curricula that will be developed in conjunction, knowledge to be transferred and R&D activities to be carried out, will be an important driving force in terms of sectoral development, production and growth, not only for these institutions but all of Turkey. "
For detailed information about VR First http://vrfirst.cryengine.com/
http://www.bahcesehir.edu.tr/icerik/10293-bau-crytek-virtual-reality-lab-acildi
Turkey's first Virtual Reality (VR) center, established in collaboration with Crytek and Bahcesehir University, and the global launch of the VR First program of Crytek was announced at a press conference held at the Galata Campus of Bahcesehir University. The center was opened to the use of young developers and entrepreneurs who want to realize their innovative ideas by using VR technology, which is expected to mark the next 10 years and will reach a market size of $30 billion in 2020.
Within the scope of this cooperation, it is aimed to raise awareness by demonstrating the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) technology and to make it possible for the VR developers to have access to all the professional equipment they need. In this center located in Bahçeşehir University Galata Campus, developers will be able to develop projects with the CRYENGINE technology utilizing cutting-edge hardware and VR equipment with the support of renowned companies such as AMD, Logitech and MSI.
The Founding President and CEO of Crytek Cevat Yerli: "We are proud to be with the Bahcesehir University taking the first step of the VR First the program in Turkey. With the knowledge to be obtained from these centers, and through cooperation with other academic institutions in Turkey and around the globe, we seek to enable students, researchers and developers to develop projects with VR technology. Today's VR technology allows us to provide unique and unforgettable experiences by using the power of CRYENGINE. We can't wait to see what VR developers can bring to life using all the possibilities in this center as part of the VR First program.”
Bahçeşehir University (BAU), an international educational institution with campuses and centers in many countries of the world, will be the first center of attraction focusing on VR in the region. Bahçeşehir University Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Enver Yücel: “It is inevitable that Virtual Reality (VR) technology will be used in many fields, especially in education, and it will even become a part of our daily lives. Through a partnership between Crytek and Bahçeşehir University, Turkey's first Virtual Reality Center comes into service in the BAU Faculty of Communication-Galata Campus. Firstly; In the field of game design and development, where the goals of both institutions intersect, experiences will be shared and transferred, and in the next step, R&D studies for game-based simulations and experiences for health sciences and education sector will continue with the projects known as Serious Games. Training curricula that will be developed in conjunction, knowledge to be transferred and R&D activities to be carried out, will be an important driving force in terms of sectoral development, production and growth, not only for these institutions but all of Turkey. "
For detailed information about VR First http://vrfirst.cryengine.com/
http://www.bahcesehir.edu.tr/icerik/10293-bau-crytek-virtual-reality-lab-acildi