“Cybermind is Europe’s leading manufacturer of Head Mounted Display (HMD) and is currently the only manufacturer worldwide that commercially produces high resolution (SXGA) HMD's at chip level. …” said in an exclusive interview that he gave to Epicos the Founder and Technical Director of CYBERMIND BV Mr. Vincent Graham.
1. Could you please tell us about the place of Cybermind in the national and international market?
A Cybermind is Europe’s leading manufacturer of Head Mounted Display (HMD) and is currently the only manufacturer worldwide that
commercially produces high resolution (SXGA) HMD's at chip level.
2. What are the next steps and the priorities of the company?
A Now that Cybermind has finished designing her own electronics platform it will now concentrate on expanding the range of near-to-eye displays systems. The first step has been made with the introduction of her Virtual Binocular (VB-56SXGA) in November 2009. Additional units are also planned for the 1st quarter 2010. Also tests are currently being done with fiber optics cables as an alternative to the existing cable.
3. The recent global economic recession has heavily influenced the international aerospace and defence market. Has Cybermind been affected by the aforementioned international crisis?
A As
with most companies Cybermind also experienced a drop in orders in the first quarter of this year, fortunately this was limited and we are now seeing an increase in sales in the last quarter.
4. Why someone should choose the company to do business?
A Cybermind is a small company and as so unique in it's offering of products, the advantage we have above our competitors is that all parts of our HMD (including the electronics) can be customized quickly and cost effectively to meet the specific requirement of the customer. Also the turn-around time from concept to product is considerably shorter than our competitors
5. Is there a specific country that the company is currently trying to expand?
A Israel, Russia and & South America
6. What are the main technological advantages of the company?
A Our dedicated hardware allows us to implement the newest technology into our existingsystem. Firmware update can be done remotely
7. Is the company currently investing in a new technology?
A Cybermind is constantly developing in new technology, we are currently on our 3rd generation electronics since the introduction at the end of 2006. Also the first test version of the fiber optics cables are expected by the end of 2010
8. Cybermind has lately introduced a new binocular. Could you please tell us a few more things about this new application?
A The Cybermind Virtual Binocular is combines one of the highest quality optical assembly with our ultra lightweight control unit
and the integration of programmable buttons. The design reflects the ideal Binocular and consists of a soft-touch coating. Cybermind believes that her Virtual Binocular out performs all available Virtual Binoculars currently available.
9. Could you please make a comment about the international Aerospace and Defense Industry and its orientations?
A. With the fast development of unmanned vehicles in operations and situational awareness programs being implemented the defense industry is as always a leading indicator of what will come in other industries. The defense industry also adapts and initiates new technologies. Cybermind will work on Head Up displays and a further development of our see through optics for a wide range of applications.
10. Could you please make a comment about the procedure of offsets?
A. For a small company the offset procedures were unrealistic up to this last year, now ongoing product improvement is organized and our sales is executed by our resellers network Cybermind is ready for strategic partnerships for project and product development and also for offset projects. We look forward with great confidence in collaborating with Epicos.