Virtuix Omni is an omnidirectional treadmill simulator for virtual reality games and other applications.
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16 Facts About Virtuix Omni
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In 2013, the Virtuix Omni became one of the ten biggest technology Kickstarter campaigns, raising $1.
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Since then, Virtuix Omni has raised another $35 million from private and institutional investors.
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An updated consumer version of the device, called the "Virtuix Omni One" has been planned for release by the end of 2021.
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The prototype for the Virtuix Omni used dummy shoes and Kinect software to detect movement instead of the sensor system that became part of the final product.
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Virtuix Omni applied for a U S patent on 23 October 2013 for his Locomotion System and Apparatus.
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Virtuix Omni launched a Kickstarter campaign in June 2013 to raise money for manufacturing.
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Virtuix Omni was present at E3 in 2015, where it won an award for Best Technology.
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In December 2016, Virtuix Omni announced that they would not be able to fulfill international pre-orders, citing the logistical and financial difficulties of shipping such a large item internationally.
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In September 2017, Virtuix announced Omniverse™, their proprietary content delivery and arcade management platform for commercial entertainment venues.
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In March 2018, an omnidirectional treadmill based on the Virtuix Omni's design played a prominent part in Steven Spielberg's movie adaption of Ernest Cline's novel, Ready Player One.
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In November 2018, Virtuix unveiled their highly anticipated Omni Arena esports attraction at the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, together with their partner Funovation.
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In October 2020, Virtuix publicly revealed the latest design of their omnidirectional treadmill, called "Omni One".
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Virtuix Omni is a locomotion simulator designed to work as a game controller, and allows gamers to walk within the game environment in which they are playing.
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Virtuix Omni One uses a vest instead of a harness, for increased comfort and freedom of movement, including crouching and jumping.
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