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by samtimalsina 1985 days ago
I've been doing some research and daydreaming about building a VR product that is both software and hardware. Think Microsoft Flight Simulator, but for driving, in VR. I want to simulate real world driving experience as closely as possible.

The idea first came to me when I was driving around in Hawaii along the coast a few years ago. The views were breathtaking. I had watched videos of the drive before, but nothing compared to the real thing, not even close. That's when I thought, maybe we can generate the driving experience in VR.

Think about it. You are not moving anywhere relative to the car when you are driving. If we can build a car that can simulate inertia, acceleration, bumps on the road, the rumble of the car etc., we can almost fool our brains it's the real thing.

The software sides of things is "easier" IMO, as far as being technically possible. I want to do what MSFS has accomplished. I want to be able to drive around anywhere in the world.

I am looking for likeminded folks to see if this thing can be built.