Taiwan – Vrgineers, a Czech–U.S. company specializing in advanced jet-fighter pilot training technologies, will debut its revolutionary Somnium VR1 Mixed Reality (MR) headset at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025.

Developed with direct feedback from U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy pilots, the Somnium VR1 MR delivers unprecedented immersion through state-of-the-art mixed reality technology combined with full-scale jet-fighter cockpit replicas. This marks the first-ever presentation of this groundbreaking technology in Taiwan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Backed by Taiwania Capital and supported by the Czech-Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, the Somnium VR1 MR incorporates a high percentage of Taiwanese components, ensuring exceptional performance while maintaining compliance with the strictest security and defense standards.

The headset provides pilots with a cost-efficient, high-fidelity training solution, helping overcome the limitations of traditional simulator access. In collaboration with Taiwan-based BKS Tech, Vrgineers integrates custom-developed hybrid cables, delivering unmatched data bandwidth and reliability for next-generation pilot training systems.

“We are proud to introduce the Somnium VR1 MR to Taiwan,” said Marek Polčák, the founder and CEO at Vrgineers Inc. “This partnership underscores our commitment to leveraging Taiwanese innovation and advancing global defense training capabilities.”

Alice Rezková, the Director of the Czech-Taiwanese Business Chamber and the Southeast Asia specialist, comments: “The Vrgineers project not only showcases world-class mixed reality capabilities for defense training but also underlines the strong potential of Czech–Taiwanese cooperation in high-tech sectors. We are proud to support partnerships that contribute to greater resilience, security, and competitiveness in the global aerospace and defense ecosystem.”

About Vrgineers Inc.
Vrgineers is a Czech-U.S. company developing cutting-edge virtual and mixed reality solutions for professional pilot training. Trusted by global air forces, defense contractors, and aerospace organizations, Vrgineers combines innovation, performance, and security to redefine training in the modern defense ecosystem.

About BKS Tech
BKS Tech, based in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from leading opto-communication companies. The company specializes in high-performance Active Optical Cables (AOC), USB, and HDMI fiber solutions. With strong focus on automation, quality, and testing, BKS is a pioneer in automated AOC cable manufacturing. Committed to the “Made in Taiwan” strategy, it ensures reliability and top-tier optical transmission for global markets.

Source: Vrgineers