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The '''Orrb''' (also known as '''Oculas''' or '''Ovei pod''' and has been referred to as a "'''wellness device'''"<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jozuka |first=Emiko |title=Orrb wellness device takes you away from office stress |url=https://www.wired.com/story/orrb-office-bubble/ |access-date=2024-06-06 |work=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref>) is a precision-engineered [[monocoque]] structured physical device fabricated from 100% [[Recycling|recyclable]] [[glass-reinforced plastic]] with dimensions 3 feet by 6 feet that allows users to sit inside, fostering a sense of [[calmness]] with a 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes wellness session. It facilitates experiences from [[Relaxation (psychology)|relaxation]], brain entrainment, and [[entertainment]] to engender a focused work culture. Beyond its structural [[innovation]], the Orrb was inspired by the concept of sacred spaces—places designed for deep reflection and inner calm. The first Oculas pod was designed by British designer and innovator Lee McCormack in 2002. McCormack reported in 2015 that he received positive feedback about the device's effectiveness from the wellness training industries in the US and UK.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Callaghan |first=Jonathan |date=2015-01-14 |title=Need a break from work? Step into the secluded Orrb pod |url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2909777/Stressed-work-Step-ORRB-Pod-lets-employees-relax-inside-hi-tech-bubble.html |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=Mail Online}}</ref>▼
| name = Orrb
| manufacturer = [[Tharsus]]
| production = 2002–2019
| assembly = [[London]], UK
| designer = Lee McCormack
| class = [[Pod]] Immersive Wellness Device
| body_style = [[Geometric]] sphere
| platform = Twin wall [[GRP]] monocoque
| layout = Single occupant [[reclining]] seated configuration
| doors = [[Dihedral]], 1-door [[capsule]] or [[coupé]]
| length = 5 feet 7 in (170.18 cm)
| width = 3 feet 4 in (101.6 cm)
| height = 6 feet 4.7 in (194.82 cm)
| weight = 89.81 kg (198 lb)
}}
▲The '''Orrb''' (also known as '''Oculas''' or '''Ovei pod''' and has been referred to as a "'''wellness device'''"
== History ==
In 2002, McCormack named the device ‘Oculas’ as the prototype, later in 2008 he worked on an engineering partnership with [[McLaren Applied Technologies]], culminating in the all-new “Ovei” which enhances personal and professional spaces through technology and comfort fusion. F1 drivers [[Lewis Hamilton]] and [[Damon Hill]] used the pods to
et help with relaxation and focus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=If It's Hip It's Here {{!}} The latest in global design and creativity |url=https://www.ifitshipitshere.com/the-ovei-pod-a-personal-cocoon-in-various-forms-from-artist-decorated-to-gaming/?noamp=mobile#google_vignette |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=www.ifitshipitshere.com}}</ref> Vince Fraser, an acclaimed artist designed the exterior wrap of the Orrb.[16][17] <nowiki>https://www.pinterest.co.uk/vincefraser/</nowiki> Image by Vince Fraser with Lee McCormack Inspired by the compact efficiency of the Japanese [[Capsule hotel|Capsule Hotel]], the Orrb has evolved to become a multifaceted platform which was commercially released in April 2015 <sup> </sup>with each design step meticulously shaped by geometric precision and mathematical principles for timeless appeal and adaptability in varied settings. In 2023 McCormack began creating the Orrb XR model, collaborating with Beckhoff and the Veterans Affairs (VA) in the US. == Founder ==
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