Cloud-based EON-XR Platform powers new innovative AR application developed by EON Reality Singapore and tells design story of SO Sofitel Singapore using Epson’s Moverio BT-300 smart glasses

Singapore, March 29, 2017 – EON Reality Inc., the world leader in Virtual Reality based knowledge transfer for industry, education, and edutainment, together with partners Epson, a global leader in projection technology and visual communications, and SO Sofitel Singapore today released the first augmented reality smart glasses design experience within a hotel for Southeast Asia. Using EON Reality’s EON-XR Platform and Epson’s latest Moverio BT-300 smart glasses, members of the public can embark on an audio-visual adventure, SO Augmented, within the French luxury boutique hotel’s lobby (for public) and So Lofty suite (for guests staying in the room). The pilot project, which runs from today until the end 2017, will use the Moverio BT-300 smart glasses, the world’s lightest binocular see-through smart glasses on the market with an OLED display, to bring graphic elements within SO Sofitel Singapore’s heritage building to life.

Guests can look forward to a true see-through immersive experience with the Moverio BT-300’s HD high-contrast display, which uses Epson’s cutting edge silicon-based OLED (organic light emitting diode) digital display technology. Powered by EON-XR from EON Reality, the curated experience transports viewers into a part-real part-virtual world where informative content and videos blend seamlessly with real design elements found within the hotel lobby and suite.

“We are honored to partner with Epson, market leaders in smart lightweight eyewear, and SO Sofitel Singapore, leaders in Luxury and Hospitality,” said Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality. “Augmented Reality brings the hotel’s story to life and becomes a part of the guests experience. EON Reality AR apps on smart glasses immerse guests in the SO Sofitel Singapore brand message while providing enjoyable AR experiences. Through the EON EON-XR Platform new experiences can be added continuously for the guests enjoyment.”

“It is our pleasure to partner with leaders in Luxury Hospitality, Design, and Augmented Reality to curate this experience that is a first in the region. With Moverio, Epson believes that the potential of Augmented Reality is limitless for commercial and enterprise usage – to create exceptional experiences using one of the most lightweight and comfortable smart eyewear on the market. By bringing the flavours and secrets within the heritage building to life through our technology, we look forward to deliver new and exciting multi-sensory experiences and showcase the familiar in a brand new way,” said Mr Siew Jin Kiat, Regional General Manager (Southeast Asia), Printers and Visual Products Division, Epson Singapore.

“We are So delighted to partner with Epson Singapore to be the first to launch the augmented reality smart glasses experience in Southeast Asia. When you step into SO Sofitel Singapore, you will be naturally captivated by the different elements of French design blending with local touches. With this AR smart glasses experience, guests will be able to discover and be intrigued by the surprising design elements,” said Mr Piotr Kupiec, General Manager for SO Sofitel Singapore.

A launch event was held today at SO Sofitel Singapore, where invited guests were the first to experience the AR tour on smart glasses. At the hotel lobby, guests wearing the Moverio BT-300 smart glasses begun the AR experience in front of ‘The Lion’s Seal’ emblem, designed for the hotel by legendary fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. They were greeted virtually by Isabelle Miaja, the interior designer of SO Sofitel Singapore. As the guests explored the lobby, a layer of graphical information and audio narration emerged through the smart glasses, revealing the inspiration of SO Sofitel Singapore’s beautiful design – a story of French elegance blending with the building’s unique history, and modern Singapore chic.

Wearing the Moverio, guests continued to discover the whimsical secrets within the luxurious space of SO Sofitel’s So Lofty suite. Isabelle returned on a composite screen, sharing her thoughts for designing the hotel as well as the special touches within the suite. Layers of dynamic information, videos and visuals highlighted her artistic inspirations for the art pieces that fuse Singapore’s local culture with French indulgence.

Members of the public who wish to enjoy the SO Augmented hotel lobby tour can check directly with the Guest Relations Officers, with sets subject to availability. Guests who stay in the designated So Lofty suite for the pilot project can experience the SO Augmented room tour as well.

More information about the Moverio BT-300 is available on https://www.epson.com.sg/moverio-augmented-reality.

About EON Reality
EON Reality is the world leader in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) based knowledge transfer for industry, education, and edutainment. EON Reality’s success is tied to its belief that knowledge is a human right and should be available, accessible, and affordable for every human on the planet. To carry this out, EON Reality, since 1999, has developed the de-facto standard for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality based knowledge transfer software that supports devices from mobile phones to large immersive domes. EON Reality’s global app development network, with twenty-two locations worldwide, has created the world’s leading AR/VR library for knowledge transfer with over 7,000 applications. Over 36 million people worldwide have downloaded these applications. For further information, visit www.eonreality.com.