Photo credit: Jebel Jais

In the amusement parks of the future, it’s likely that we’ll see fewer massive roller coasters and more mixed reality ones. While there may be a slight difference in the entertainment value of a real life ride vs one with a headset, the costs associated with development and maintenance of the ride are skewed far in favor of the digital option.

As we begin to see more and more mixed reality entertainment, companies are beginning to come up with new ways to satisfy our human desire for stimulation.

One such company is ZipNow, a London-based startup that creates virtual and augmented reality zip line rides for adventurers who want to experience the thrill of flying through the air at an altitude of 5000 feet. Minus the danger, of course.

Their most popular ride is based on the world’s longest zipline experience. The Jebel Jais Flight zipline goes for nearly two miles and clocks in at over 100 miles per hour. Based in the United Arab Emirates, the ride takes participants across a picturesque desert landscape in classic Middle Eastern fashion.

CEO of ZipNow Barry Shevarin, had this to say:

“Not only are our lines carrying more people further and faster than before, but now visitors can transport themselves to the top of Jebel Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah and experience the attraction that everyone in adventure tourism is talking about.”

While companies continue to think of more and more inventive ways to scare humans to death in a controlled environment, it’s likely that we’ll see more rides like the one offered by ZipNow in the near future.

What do you think about the world’s first mixed reality zipline? Let us know in a comment!

UPDATE JUNE 28th, 2018

We’ve been busy…

1. We are working on opening the eShop on schedule on July 31st. We will have a variety of tech and designer glasses at launch.

2. The eShop will be the only place in the world to get Rx eyewear and smartglasses with BTC/ETH.

3. LCD integration in eShop (for rewards, loyalty program, glasses purchase) planned for later this year.

4. LCD token wallet smartphone/watch app in development. Expected Q1 ’19. Our goal is that the LCD app will use same account as eShop to unify user experience with the token — for example, buying a new smartglass on lucyd.co gives you an LCD reward, which you can then access from your Bluetooth-connected smartglass.

5. Lucyd is also developing a platform-agnostic app to improve general synergy of wearables and IoT devices, called LINK. Expected release Q4 this year. US Patent application to be submitted on July 2nd 2018 to cover this app. This will be Lucyd’s 14th intellectual property (either a licensed patent and/or patent application).

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