Two North West companies are developing a series of training accessories that professional footballers can use within the Metaverse.
Production design firm, 4D Products is partnering with VR and AR sports training equipment provider, Rezzil on projects for the Meta Quest Pro Headset.
The new PoC VR Controller Adapter, which has been designed by SciTech Daresbury-based 4D Products is intended for training football, basketball, F1 and combat sports athletes.
Rezzil VR equipment is already used by clubs including Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
“It’s very exciting to be working with Rezzil to develop top-of-the-range training equipment to be used by some of the most accomplished athletes in the world. ,” said James Bell, Managing Director at 4D Products.
“We’re looking forward to bringing these VR accessories to market and taking another step forward in the relationship between sports and technology. The Metaverse is something that that will likely impact on all of our lives, and so it’s up to innovators like us to create the products that will ensure its potential can be fully achieved.”
