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I'm not considering buying one, but I've seen the videos and even though people run like demented pigeons when they're strapped into them it still looks like lots of fun!
Has anybody here tried a Virtuix Omni?
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If ocuk would stock a few, id be looking to buy one. That said, would be dependant on software support. I could really see it working well with something like the Arma series, squad or other run/walk type games.
If ocuk would stock a few, id be looking to buy one. That said, would be dependant on software support. I could really see it working well with something like the Arma series, squad or other run/walk type games.
Yeah that's the kind of thing I'd love to try one with.
The movement problem with VR is such a big deal, but devices like this would never in a million years become mainstream enough to solve it.
Why not? This one gets pretty close to solving it and we're still in the development stages for VR really.
I agree with MarkD. Can't see how you're going to do walking with any frame or hamsterball solution and get the size down much smaller than this and that is going to be a total barrier to mass adoption. It'll end up in the cupboard under the stairs and only come out at parties.
I'm even dubious about roomscale catching on. Setting up in a large space is a bit more of a commitment than grabbing the controller and running a little box under the telly, which is essentially what mass consumer gaming is on consoles right now.
VR movement is going to require controller or gesture-based control. I'm thinking things like teleport and the PSVR Aim Controller. Like you say, early days. I'm pretty sure we'll see a raft of solutions in the next couple of years.
As has already mentioned, it's because of the size of the thing. Most people don't want something the size of a piece of gym equipment taking up space in their house
As has already mentioned, it's because of the size of the thing. Most people don't want something the size of a piece of gym equipment taking up space in their house
Yeah I guess there is that but plus is that it does not need room scale.
Me i'd rather have something like this as roomscale will not allow you to go forwards for more then a few meters etc...
I wonder if a light weight fold down solution could be made that could fit under a bed or be put against the wall?
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i dont see why a solution like this wouldn't work
basically the sensors should detect leg movement and how fast you move them = how fast you move in game. I dont know about the rest of you but i learnt this invaluable skill of being able to run on the spot.
So yeah socks and lino ftw. Low tech solutions yo.
hell why dont i kickstart this very idea. Just attach some oculus motion sensor boosters to your legs (tech optimized velcro anyone?) and bobs your uncle.
i dont see why a solution like this wouldn't work
basically the sensors should detect leg movement and how fast you move them = how fast you move in game. I dont know about the rest of you but i learnt this invaluable skill of being able to run on the spot.
So yeah socks and lino ftw. Low tech solutions yo.
hell why dont i kickstart this very idea. Just attach some oculus motion sensor boosters to your legs (tech optimized velcro anyone?) and bobs your uncle.
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