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Company Background

Company Background

VOTANIC Limited is a technology start-up with vision in research and development of cutting-edge technology in virtual reality (VR) providing support to different communities and VR users. Founded in 2017 by a group of researchers and industrialists, VOTANIC originates from The University of Hong Kong’s decades-long research in virtual reality systems led by Dr. Henry Lau, who co-founded VOTANIC.’s subsidiary – HACTIS Limited – through the government’s TSSSU@HKU scheme in 2015.

Throughout the years, VOTANIC’s expertise in immersive VR technology and strong root in research-based innovation have bred numerous effective and cost saving solutions for Hong Kong Airport, port container terminals, government departments and institutions to upgrade their efficiency in business development, operations and enterprising training.

VOTANIC'S VR Milestone

  • 1998

    Start research of the imseCAVE Virtual Reality System at The University of Hong Kong

  • 2002

    First prototype of the imseCAVE system installed at the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, the University of Hong Kong

  • 2003

    First generation of imseCAVE developed along with the first imseCAVE application, Quay Crane Simulator, for container terminal operator training

  • 2005

    imseCAVE installed at the Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Logistics Engineering and Simulation of Tsinghua University

  • 2009

    New generation of imseCAVE integrated with optical motion tracking system

  • 2011

    Invention of MagicPad 3D user interface for imseCAVE

  • 2012

    Improved compact design of imseCAVE system with ultra short throw 3D projectors

  • 2015

    Next generation of imseCAVE with large screens and mobility design

    First public show of imseCAVE at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

    ICT Best Digital Entertainment (Interaction Design) Silver Award

    Established HACTIS through government’s TSSSU@HKU scheme with a vision to build a VR community

  • 2017

    Founded VOTANIC Limited with vision in research and development of cutting-edge technology in virtual reality (VR) providing support to different communities and VR users

    Introduction of imseDOME 360 degree immersive projection system

    Brandon Hall Excellence Awards 2017 - Gold Award for Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology - VR for Police Training

  • 2018

    Establishment of VOTANIC China office in Zhongshan for the promotion of VR and expansion of VR sales and support in the Greater Bay Region

  • 2019

    Introduction of low cost, high performance vCAVE system