Virtuix Omni

[Jan]

Hi all:

I have been following this forum for a long time, but have never posted before.  I wanted to share my Virtuix Omni project, an omni treadmill for VR applications.  See a demo video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmukXVHW6F4

More videos can be found on our website or Youtube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDQnpobTJ0Nsaz9T41hLuQ

www.virtuix.com

Let me know what you think?  Currently preparing a new prototype (much smaller and more appealing) to be used for a Kickstarter video.

Best regards,

Jan

(apologies, I have the same first name as Jan Ciger; quite common in Europe)

[Naem BARON]

Hello world,

I would like to know more about the device.

Do you have photos or a video a the Virtuix Omni itself ?

The videos look good, but I cannot see the complete setup.

Will it be possible to remove the upper part ? Is it just for security reason or is it used for the orientation ?

Do you have to wear special shoes ?

What material the lower part is made of ?

When will you be able to show us the new prototype ?

A lot of question ;)

C U

Naëm

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[Jan Ciger]

On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Naem BARON <ba...@et.esiea-ouest.fr> wrote:

Virtuix Omni

You mean this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upuYGT2l32w

It reminds me of a bigger copy of Julian's Wizdish.

Regards,

Jan

[Jan Ciger]

These are only guesses based on the video, so take it with a grain of salt

On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Naem BARON <ba...@et.esiea-ouest.fr> wrote:

Will it be possible to remove the upper part ? Is it just for security reason or is it used for the orientation ?

I think it is for safety and also to actually keep the person in place when running. Unlike Wizdish, the guy is actually running in place, not "skiing", so the support is needed otherwise the user wouldn't be able to run without falling over (try running against a slippery surface!). I don't think it is used for orientation, the device looks completely passive.

J.

[Jan]

Hi Naem, Jan:

For a better look at the prototype, check out this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upuYGT2l32w

Note that this is just the first prototype; the device will be made much smaller, lower, and easy to assemble/disassemble/store.  The top part can be removed, but is advised for use, as it helps for safety and support.  

The shoes are special indeed - they have a plunger pin at the bottom that fits into the grooves of the platform surface.  This prevents the foot from sliding all over the place (as if you were walking on ice), and allows the user to walk naturally.

Hope these answers are helpful.  Let me know if you have any other questions.  Happy to get any feedback or advice.

Jan

[Jan]

Forgot to clarify: the device is fully passive, indeed.  Tracking is done by a Microsoft Kinect.

Jan

[Eric Vaughan]

Is that just one pin in the shoe, so it can rotate somewhat, but will track in only one direction?

On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 5:11 PM, Jan <jgoet...@yahoo.com> wrote:

Forgot to clarify: the device is fully passive, indeed.  Tracking is done by a Microsoft Kinect.

Jan

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[Jan Ciger]

On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 1:10 AM, Jan <jgoet...@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi Naem, Jan:

For a better look at the prototype, check out this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upuYGT2l32w

That was actually the video I have posted before.

Best,

Jan

[Jan]

There is one pin per shoe indeed, to keep your foot stabilized on the platform.  Two pins would not work, since the surface grooves are converging to the center (your foot would get stuck).