A simulation of bungee jumping called Anywhere Bungee at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach this year gives the sensation of actually falling.
Participants are strapped into a contraption resembling a massage table wedged between two motorized arms and wear a Quest 3 headset.
The experience starts with the sensation of being high in the air, dangling over the edge of a skyscraper in Tokyo, Japan.
The simulation involves dropping suddenly to a fully vertical position, providing a unique sensation in virtual reality that evokes fear and exhilaration.
The CEO of Logilicity, Tetsuya Nonomura, developed the Anywhere Bungee system to allow people to experience bungee jumping in a controlled and accessible way.
The virtual bungee experience is currently available in rooftop settings in Japan, with plans to expand to partners and the general public.
The intense experience has left participants seeking more similar extreme sports simulations using motion platforms and VR.