This was the difference between Star Bird Fitness and other gyms.
The equipment in the other gyms was mixed. It was difficult to assess the exact number of people in the gym. For example, there were a hundred people in the gym. How many of them needed to use dumbbells and how many of them needed to use a back puller?
It was impossible to predict at all. Naturally, it was difficult to accurately judge how full the gym was and guide customers.
However, apart from the aerobic area, Star Bird Fitness was filled with smart fitness drying racks. The time everyone exercised on the drying rack and how much space there was on the drying rack could be calculated.
That way, they could deduce the current carrying capacity and state of the gym. They could even roughly calculate the waiting time.
Through the application, they could divert the crowd during the peak period. Not only could they improve the customer experience, but they could also optimize the configuration and improve efficiency.
Wouldn't it be possible to use big data to guide fitness?
Che Rong was thinking about the beautiful future of Star Bird Fitness when Li Shi arrived.
"Boss Li!" Che Rong immediately went up to him.
To Che Rong, Boss Pei was the root cause of Star Bird Fitness's turnaround. Without the smart fitness drying rack and VR glasses developed by Boss Pei, Star Bird Fitness would not have such a model.
However, Boss Li had to be the most grateful.
If Boss Li had not suggested this model and pulled strings to get Star Bird Fitness to Tengda Corporation, it would not have developed so smoothly.
Thus, Che Rong was extremely grateful to Li Shi.
Li Shi looked around the Starbird Fitness flagship store, smiled, and said, "Business is not bad! I told you that Boss Pei's arrangements are foolproof. There's no need to worry at all. "
Che Rong nodded. "That's right!"
"That's right, Boss Li, Boss Pei came yesterday. However, he left after taking a look."
"I wanted to go up and greet him, but Boss Pei left too quickly. I didn't have time."
Li Shi was stunned. "Boss Pei is here?"
"It looks like Boss Pei is still very concerned about Star Bird Fitness. There are not many businesses that Boss Pei can personally visit. "
"You were right not to greet him. Boss Pei is very busy and can't be bothered to chat. What's more, Boss Pei doesn't like small talk. He likes people who do things. "
"You should focus on developing Star Bird Fitness."
Che Rong nodded and said, "Yes, I think so too!"
The two of them came to the resting area and chatted while drinking tea.
Li Shi said, "Yesterday, I went to the old industrial area again. The houses I bought are all being renovated. I'm considering renting them out as homestays."
"You can rent it for a long time or a short time. It's also a benefit for those who come here from other places to play."
"After the news about the subway came out, the prices of the houses here will inevitably rise. Fortunately, we acted early and didn't give too many opportunities to speculators."
"In order to prevent people from hoarding these houses and renting them out at high prices, we have to hurry up and provide quality accommodation services. That would be a small help to Boss Pei."
"Also, you must keep an eye on Starbird Fitness. Their popularity will only increase in the next few months."
Che Rong was stunned for a moment. "How many months will the popularity last?"
He was slightly surprised. After all, even though VR was a new thing, it usually came and went quickly.
It wasn't that he was looking down on the development of future games.
Until now, there were only two Tengda games for the VR glasses. The other apps and games were just there to make up the numbers.
Was he counting on Animal Island and Fitness Battle to maintain their popularity for a few months? That sounded a little unrealistic.
Che Rong felt that this popularity would only last for a month or two before it declined.
However, one or two months would be enough for Starbird Fitness.
During this period of time, they could use the popularity to drain a lot of people. After the popularity passed, those who really needed fitness would have formed a habit. Naturally, Starbird Fitness would be able to make stable profits.
How could it last for a few months like Boss Li said?
Li Shi shook his head slightly. "This is the limit of our imagination and vision!"
"I had the same thoughts as you at first until I saw this video."
Li Shi handed his cell phone to Che Rong. It was a video on Aili Island's website. The title was' Animal Island — The Era of Virtual Reality Games Has Arrived '!
The UP Master's name was' Teacher Qiao '.
Che Rong said, "Teacher Qiao? I seem to remember him. He seems to be a little famous in the games area. "
Li Shi chuckled. "How is it just 'a little famous'? You're a layman. However, it's normal that you don't know about this field since you don't pay attention to it. "
"He became popular because he successfully interpreted Boss Pei. The content of his interpretation was not only about the games launched by Tengda Corporation but also various gaming-related products and corresponding marketing methods.
"I met him at Thriller Hostel before. He did not look special, but he is definitely one of the people in the world who understands Boss Pei the most!
"I watch his videos every week. I might not understand a lot of the content of the games, but I can still learn a lot from Boss Pei's business thinking. It is very helpful in understanding Boss Pei as a person!"
Che Rong was a little shocked. "Really? I had eyes but failed to recognize Mt. Tai.
"What is this video about?"
Li Shi: "It is about how this pair of glasses and these two games will open up the VR era!"
Che Rong nodded slightly, but he subconsciously felt that this was an exaggeration.
Although this pair of glasses and the two games were done well, it was a little too early to say that they would 'open up the VR era', right?
Just like the arrival of the mobile game era, it also took a few years to complete.
First, the hardware equipment reached the standard. Then, within a few years, mobile games continued to expand, develop, and evolve. One popular game after another kept expanding the player base. Finally, mobile games had their current volume.
Based on the market share of VR equipment now, it was basically a minority of the minority. It was far from being comparable to consoles, computers, mobile phones, and other platforms.
This statement was really a little like a clickbait.
However, since Boss Li thought so highly of it, it meant that this video most likely had its merits.
Che Rong did not say much and clicked on the video to watch.
…
"Hello, dear daddies. I am still your 'father of games', Teacher Qiao. Welcome to the second half of the video, and join me in witnessing Doubt.
Let's witness how VR and Animal Island will open up the VR era! "
It was still the same iconic voice, but it sounded a little hoarse, perhaps because he had been working too hard recently.
Qiao Liang had also stayed up late to come up with this video. Fortunately, he was full of inspiration, and the script was written smoothly. Thus, it was released quickly.
The previous video was released on Thursday night, and the new video was released in the early hours of Sunday morning. It might not be much for some UP Masters who updated daily, but it was already as productive as a sow to a no-show like Teacher Qiao.
"Some people might say after seeing this title, 'Ah, Teacher Qiao, you're a clickbait! It's just two games, and you're already clamoring about opening up the VR era. Isn't this bragging too much? "
"That's not it. Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to me carefully."
"I'm talking about Doubt.
VR will open up the VR game era. This is not some kind of prediction or judgment of the future, but just an objective evaluation of this product. "
"We all know whether or not the VR era will come, and when it will come. This isn't something that can be decided by a single person, a single company, or a single game. If the hardware level is not up to par, it might not come for the next five years, ten years, or even longer. "
"As for whether the hardware level can reach that level, this is a completely unknown matter."
"If that's the case, why am I still talking about Doubt?
VR will open up the VR game era? "
"The reason is very simple: Doubt
VR and Animal Island have not only launched a fun, practical, and comprehensive VR product, but more importantly, they have also completely established the norms for VR games in the future! "
"Just like how the first FPS games established the rules of 'left-click to shoot, right-click to aim, use WASD to move' for all FPS games in the future; just like how the earliest RTS games established the rules of 'left-click to select, right-click to move, fog of war' for all RTS games in the future; just like how the earliest MMORPG games established the basic rules of 'massive number of missions, multiplayer team dungeons, huge and rich worldview' for all MMORPG games in the future.
Doubt VR glasses and Animal Island have also established the basic operating rules and popularized the basic concepts for future VR games. "
"If VR technology advances by leaps and bounds in the future, then Doubt
VR and Animal Island will definitely continue to establish the norms for VR games and continue to flourish. "
"And if VR technology stagnates in the future, then Beyond Doubt
VR is very likely to be the best VR product you can buy for a very long time. Animal Island will also be the most interesting VR game you can play for a very long time. "
"So, no matter which one it is, Doubtful.
VR Capital will be an epoch-making product that cannot be missed in the VR gaming era! "
"As for how it brought a niche VR game to everyone's attention, and how it established the basic norms for VR games in the future, all by itself?"
"Dear viewers, please listen to me carefully."
…
Che Rong was shocked after hearing the first paragraph.
He didn't expect Teacher Qiao to open like this!
And it sounded very reasonable!
No one could say for sure if the VR era would ever come.
Based on common sense, as long as VR technology continued to advance in the future, the resolution would gradually reach 4K, 8K, or even higher, the frame rate would increase to 144Hz or even higher, and the price could be lowered to less than three thousand yuan, then the VR market would definitely expand, and the so-called VR era would definitely come.
If there was a huge technological breakthrough, a mature and usable universal treadmill, or even more mysterious neural connection technology, then VR games might completely revolutionize all existing game genres.
But the problem was, what if VR technology stagnated?
If the resolution of VR could not be higher, the price would remain high, and the gaming experience would not improve much, then it would forever be a niche product, and it would only continue to shrink. How could they call it the VR era?
What Teacher Qiao was cunning about was that he hypothesized both scenarios, and then came to the conclusion that no matter what, Doubtful.
VR and Animal Island would both be a significant event in the history of VR games!
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