VR CAVE for Zarzis Smart Centre

To position itself as a leading technology hub in North Africa, the Zarzis Smart Centre partnered with ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip) to install the region’s first VR CAVE, powered by Barco projection technology and Techviz visualisation software. The project’s aim was to create a multi-functional innovation space, offering cutting-edge tools for education, business development, and research and development (R&D).

“The VR CAVE offers immersive experiences that will strengthen community ties while serving as a powerful educational and business platform,” said Chaouki Friaa, President and CEO of Zarzis Business Park. With support for prototyping, specialised training, and 3D modelling, the VR CAVE is designed to boost innovation and business competitiveness in industries such as automotive, aeronautics, medicine, architecture, and oil & gas.

Creating such a technologically advanced facility required integrating state-of-the-art projection hardware with high-performance software, ensuring precise visualisation, seamless interactivity, and collaborative capabilities for business professionals, educators, and students alike.

The Zarzis VR CAVE was custom-designed using cutting-edge technologies from Barco and Techviz to deliver high-quality, immersive experiences for a wide range of applications, from research and prototyping to training simulations and design reviews.

The solution includes:

• Three Barco F80 projectors, delivering 4,800 × 2,000 pixels resolution across three projection screens.
• Three 2.4-metre × 3-metre projection screens, forming a 3-sided immersive environment.
• Techviz Software Integration, enabling real-time 3D rendering and seamless interaction with complex 3D models.
• Four-camera tracking system for precise spatial tracking and natural user interaction.
• 70 pairs of Edge RF 3D glasses, allowing large group participation.
• 2D and 3D Cinema Mode, supporting presentations, events, and collaborative sessions.

Powered by Techviz’s software, the system ensures real-time interactivity and seamless integration of multiple stereoscopic applications, enabling users to explore and interact with various projects in an immersive virtual environment.

In addition, Antycip delivered high-resolution projection technology by Barco, providing exceptional image quality for immersive experiences.

The CAVE enables multi-user collaboration, allowing businesses, universities, and training centres to visualise complex projects, simulate real-world scenarios, and solve design challenges collectively.

Since its launch, the Zarzis VR CAVE has become a key driver of technological innovation in North Africa, attracting investors, industry leaders, and academic partners from around the globe. Its success has prompted Zarzis Business Park to announce a 4,500m² expansion of the Smart Centre, further enhancing its role as a hub for cutting-edge technology and international collaboration.