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NASA has developed a virtual reality flight simulator to study passenger experiences in air taxis.
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The simulator aims to gather data to design more comfortable aircraft for future air taxi services.
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The project will conduct research studies over the next four years to understand what makes flying in an air taxi comfortable and enjoyable.
NASA has created a special virtual reality flight simulator to test what it’s like to fly in air taxis. The simulator is designed to collect data that will help build more comfortable air taxis in the future. Test pilot Wayne Ringelberg recently tried out the simulator and gave feedback to help improve it. Over the next four years, NASA will conduct more research studies using the simulator to understand what makes flying in an air taxi comfortable and enjoyable for passengers.
The simulator is a realistic and immersive experience, complete with virtual reality visuals, motion cues, and spatialized rotor sounds. It’s part of NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility mission, which aims to promote the development of electric air taxis and drones. By gathering data and insights from the simulator, NASA hopes to contribute to the growth of advanced air mobility technologies.
The project is an important step towards making air taxis a reality. With the help of the simulator, NASA can design air taxis that are not only safe and efficient but also comfortable and enjoyable for passengers. As the technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see air taxis become a more common mode of transportation in the future.
