I spent an hour in the Virtuix Omni One full-body VR rig — here’s what it feels like
The Sways
Full-body VR is coming to the home…for upwards of $2,500
I have strapped into a version of our full-body virtual reality future, and it takes some getting used to.
I was excited about this opportunity to try the Omni One because I’ve been following VR technology for over a decade, ever since the first Oculus Rift was Kickstarted back in 2012. Shortly thereafter Virtuix ran a successful Kickstarter for its first full-body VR platform, the Omni. Fast forward over a decade and the company is finally gearing up to a release an advanced version of that full-body VR kit that’s ready for home use.
I’m talking about the Virtuix Omni One ($2,595), a new VR gaming platform that comes with a 360-degree walking treadmill and articulated support arm in addition to a VR headset. The arm extends off the treadmill to a vest and belt you strap yourself into, with the goal of giving you the ability to walk, run, crouch and jump in VR–without destroying your living room.
