Virtual Reality Experience Opening At The Boro In Tysons - Patch

Sandbox VR, a full-body virtual world amusement experience, volition unfastened astatine 1656 Silver Hill Drive, Tysons. The full-body virtual world acquisition uses motion-tracking exertion to seizure a person's assemblage movements. Combined with a haptic system, participants are immersed into a virtual world game.

"At The Boro, we strive to make an interactive, socially engaged vicinity cultivated by experiential retailers similar Sandbox VR," said Charlie Schwieger, vice president of plus absorption astatine The Meridian Group, the Boro's developer. "With a conception that promotes assemblage and squad gathering done technological innovation, Sandbox VR makes a unique, breathtaking summation to The Boro’s increasing portfolio of eclectic restaurants, shops and attractions."

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The Sandbox VR determination astatine the Boro volition person 4 "holodecks," oregon backstage rooms for virtual world gameplay for groups up to six. Players person a VR headset, a haptic vest, a backpack and question sensors connected their wrists and ankles to usage successful the virtual world experience.

Sandbox VR volition beryllium the latest tenant joining the mixed-use development, which has residential and retail uses anchored by a Whole Foods Market. The Boro is centered astir Leesburg Pike, Westpark Drive and Greensboro Drive and has 2 flat buildings, Rise and Bolden, and a condominium building, Verse.

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In May, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a phase 2 enlargement astatine the Boro, which volition adhd 160,000 quadrate feet of retail to its existent 255,000 quadrate feet of retail. The approved last improvement program includes astir 610,000 quadrate feet of improvement successful 3 buildings and unfastened aerial greenish space. There are 543 planned marketplace complaint and workforce residential units planned with amenities specified arsenic nine rooms, fittingness centers and outdoor spaces.

The signifier 2 enlargement is nether operation and volition person "substantial completion" successful 2025, according to The Meridian Group.

For much accusation astir Sandbox VR, sojourn www.sandboxvr.com.