Gamers that can’t wait to use the Oculus Rift virtual headset to launch in to retail sometime in the future, are sire to enjoy this new YouTube video which has been posted by Virtuix that shows the Oculus Rift connected to a Omni Treadmill.
The already awesome virtual reality experience provided from the Oculus Rift headset is further enhanced by the addition of the Omni treadmill, that provides running and walking capabilities. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Oculus Rift and Omni Treadmill combination project and see it in action.
The Onmi Treadmill has been designed to provide a natural motion interface for virtual reality applications, and is the first omni treadmill that is affordable for household consumers, says Virtuix.
“Applications of omni-directional movement in virtual reality stretch far beyond gaming: training and simulation, fitness and exercising, virtual tourism, virtual tradeshows and events, virtual meet-ups and multi-person adventures, virtual workplaces, virtual museums, physical therapy, VR architecture, VR concerts, etc. The possibilities are limitless. Virtual reality is the future.”
For more information on the new Omni Treadmill jump over to the Virtuix website for details, and for details on the Oculus Rift virtual headset jump overt the Oculus VR website.
“The Oculus Rift headset is the cutting edge of virtual reality for video games. Be part of history by getting your own Oculus Rift developer kit.”
Source: Engadget : Mashable : Virtuix
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