Omni: big hello from virtual reality

When it comes to physical activity, gamers try to keep aside. Even without stereotypes, it is clear that lovers of the most active computer games can rarely boast of activity in real life. But with the development of virtual reality, everything can change. Imagine: evening, you are wearing virtual reality glasses on a treadmill with a virtual machine in your hands ...

Omni is a gaming platform that allows the user to get up and run through the virtual world on their own two, jump and walk. The creators of the platform claim that this is “the most healthy way to play,” and they are developing software that can calculate how many kilometers you have run and how many calories you have burned per game.

Gamers will have to fix the security belt in the security ring, which is made in the shape of an octagon the size of a small table. This base, according to Omni developers, “frees gamers from passive sitting gameplay.”

“Users wear special shoes with fingers that fit into the grooves, keeping their legs in a stable position and preventing unwanted shifting to the side. The sole has a high friction coefficient, which contributes to stability and balance. As a result, users enjoy the natural walk in the process of virtual exploration and immersion. "

Special shoes and a low friction surface effectively turn the Omni into a 360-degree treadmill, where users, at first glance, move with their moonwalk. The platform, by the way, is compatible with Oculus Rift , which we wrote about not so long ago, Razer Hydra and other game controllers.

The current design of the Omni is 120 centimeters in diameter, weighs 50 kilograms and is strong enough to accommodate a user two meters in height. The height of the ring and the size of the belt can be adjusted in size, so the device will be equally comfortable for both fat guys and skinny players. In addition, the entire structure can be disassembled and stored as sports equipment.

Omni natural traffic interface, including platform, shoes, belt, hardware and software, can be bought for $ 349 on the company's website. Kickstarter .

The article is based on materials https://hi-news.ru/consoles/omni-bolshoj-privet-ot-virtualnoj-realnosti.html.