The 'Virtuix Omni' Actually Lets You Run Around Video Games

The Virtuix Omni is a virtual reality gaming platform that lets you walk, run, and move around like you're actually in the game.
It's hands down the most immersive gaming experience we've seen so far. The simulator is currently available to pre-order at $499.
Just strap yourself into the Virtuix Omni platform, put on the Oculus Rift headset, and get ready to run. You have to physically move your body to advance in whatever game you're playing.
So, with the help of CEO Jan Goetgeluk and his Virtuix Omni team, we headed over to the Engadget Expand conference to experience first-hand how this platform works.
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[@alishanmao]

I definitely want this :D keeps you fit while you play

[@ramprakash8420]

But kills your eyes

[@pravizbaloch330]

Yeah hah

[@caturlifelive]

Hi there, i found you 😂

[@deemrick4385]

@@ramprakash8420 do you have a vr?

[@ramprakash8420]

@@deemrick4385 nope I don't have one

[@michaelmyers4847]

I can't believe how far gaming has come. If you told me as a kid that I would one day be able to be INSIDE the game and play I would burst up and down with joy and excitement that the future was so close and accessible to me!

[@updigital1842]

Careful what you wish for!

[@midsummernostalgia8020]

And this was 8 years ago. I would only imagine what the industry would have here in India after 5 years. Will surely try this one with my friends!

[@kojoeraser8582]

The time of post got me shocked

[@demonspawn5164]

It will be expensive too... but I hope I become rich enogh to get into VR

[@freewayrail5732]

They found the absolute most uncoordinated people they could possibly find to test this smh

[@ManaMercii]

Orrrrr maybe moving in this fashion is a little more difficult than you realize?

[@GoatyHerps]

I think it was to prove that even incompetent people can do it.

[@AnonymationOfficial]

It needs a lot of improvement, maybe they could use metal marbles with tracking dots on them for the floor using a tracking laser to track the marbles movement, like in a "mouse" it would require sockets for the marbles to have as less friction as possible why being durable...or it could use mag-lev tech to act as a movement triggers for the opposing megnetic force so a sensor can track movement flawlessly using a movement or pressure sensor while holding you in the air with some sort of elastic garment...

[@blendiferizi4477]

@@ManaMercii its not those people were very very unathleticaly uncoordinated and i really didnt like them as people.

[@debbiejackson830]

gamers wil the most fit people ever .

[@Platin_2004]

Debbie Jackson Imagine Skyrim... Going on top of a mountain and back for a side quest... we will be marathon runners

[@Henvag]

it's me That would be pretty fun

[@direnkun1264]

This will be way more successful than the Wii fit

[@rosolinoorlando2765]

Deb

[@vidchimakate5863]

Debbie Jackson .

[@Brawlio13]

There's a place In Japan where they have a completely empty room, but they give you a gun controller like this, give you a VR headset, and you actually go running around because that giant empty room has A LOT of sensors that track you. So for those people that say what if you want to jump or crouch, you actually can there. Also no wires ;)

[@taraseats4327]

Vr is pretty garbage without sensors like dang

[@AnasKhan-ht2tb]

@@taraseats4327 Lol wtf?! That's like saying, "A desktop PC is pretty much garbage without the processor" 😂

[@AmazingElevatorsandClaws]

@@taraseats4327 My guy all VR headsets use sensors

[@taraseats4327]

@@AmazingElevatorsandClaws okay a couple I'm talking many, full body my boy

[@IndianAkatsuki]

@@taraseats4327 that's because be technology is in its beginning phase think how better would it become after 100 yrs from now

[@bor_7992]

Now parents won’t judge you You exercise and playing best Invention only pro gamers can play with this is battlefield 4 I wonder how colonel in Battle field friends do it

[@887Bingo]

IPLAY ROBLOX after 1 game, you'd loose 20 pounds

[@Thedocctorr]

You would be fit in only a couple of hours if you played mirrors edge on this

[@asianpersuasion4901]

Now the reason to stop isn’t cause your body is slacking off, it’s cause you’re not getting smarter. At least in different areas than coordination and reflexes etc

[@condorX2]

5 years later, Google recommend me this. I bet things already flop. The stress on your eyes alone is a deal breaker. Just imagine placing a generic phone in front of your face while you learn to walk on ice.

[@rabbyhossain7113]

I would definitely be a king of this kinda game

[@Srindal4657]

9 years ago. 9 YEARS! I can't believe it's been that long since vr omni-treadmills came out. Technology has advanced so much

[@XxRoyalxHeadshotxX]

I don’t think it’s advanced enough

[@Lmanyakaa]

if you spend too much time on this and get used to it, then what happens when you return to reality and walk on a flat surface? has there any study conducted on this to see ergonomic impacts of this product?

[@rianbyrne]

yeah, the results of a one of the studies i read said liven the fuck up

[@AllPro777]

Rian Byrne LOL!

[@kevincanseco9719]

Shinji LOL WHO DF CAREESDD

[@Maa_aaV]

you start to jaywalk XD

[@ursoj1235]

You must be fun at parties.

[@EngineerMan]

What a perfect system.

[@AnonymationOfficial]

It needs a lot of improvement, maybe they could use metal marbles with tracking dots on them for the floor using a tracking laser to track the marbles movement, like in a "mouse" it would require sockets for the marbles to have as less friction as possible while being durable...or it could use mag-lev tech to act as a movement triggers for the opposing megnetic force so a sensor can track movement flawlessly using a movement or pressure sensor while holding you in the air with some sort of elastic garment...

[@ChiralityPracticality]

@@AnonymationOfficial A LOT OF IMPROVEMENT

[@chriscos123]

Only Buisness Insider could demonstrate such incompetence at WALKING

[@FarikoWishless]

chriscos123 To be fair who would be used to low friction surfaces?

[@condorX2]

5 years later, Google recommend me this. I bet things already flop. The stress on your eyes alone is a deal breaker. Just imagine placing a generic phone in front of your face while you learn to walk on ice.

[@oneringtorulethemagicarp7199]

@@condorX2 virtual reality is a rapidly growing industry and eye strain hasnt been a problem for years

[@protestjournal748]

Ignore the "5 years later, Google recommend me this..." comment.

[@quartermaster2809]

I was thinking to invent something like this for 3 years and now somebody made it, it's kinda nice though

[@adityarahmanda]

Me too, and shocked that it is uploaded 7 years ago 😂

[@marygold7055]

@@adityarahmanda me too

[@AnonymationOfficial]

It needs a lot of improvement, maybe they could use metal marbles with tracking dots on them for the floor using a tracking laser to track the marbles movement, like in a "mouse" it would require sockets for the marbles to have as less friction as possible while being durable...or it could use mag-lev tech to act as a movement triggers for the opposing megnetic force so a sensor can track movement flawlessly using movement or pressure sensors while holding you in the air with some sort of elastic garment...

[@nava3548]

@@spark_sasane time tv means..

[@stacy9089]

Everyone comes up with at least three, million dollar ideas, in their lifetime that they don’t act on. 🤑🤑🤑

[@wahyudibrothers]

This is what I wanted to, I want to try the virtual game like this but I can handle my gym. Playing a game and our muscle move on. Incredible innovation... Love it

[@anthonyarmstrong9508]

They look like those babies walking with their movable circle chair thingy. :)

[@AnonymationOfficial]

you are refering to a baby bouncer...

[@darrylwolfe7359]

what if you want to crouch or jump?

[@notjacob2589]

Crouch or jump

[@santiagoshepley1296]

JacobIsABoss WOW

[@agent4754]

JacobIsABoss then what if you want to go prone?!

[@swankgodd3647]

Dexter Morgan go prone

[@hotdog3392]

JacobIsABoss xDDD

[@AnasKhan-ht2tb]

This video exposes one of the most fundamental barriers to achieving truly immersive VR gaming. It's not the graphics, it's not the disorientation or nausea... it's simply the physical effort involved. In a conventional FPS, you can rappel out of a heli onto a steep ledge, jump out the window and bolt across a battlefield terrain like a pro athlete dodging bullets and air strikes, while aiming for headshots left, right and center with a couple flicks of your thumbs on the controller. But to simulate that experience in an immersive simulation would mean you'll have to _physically_ perform your stunts, at least to some degree of feedback. Forget about the universal-soldier style FPS action we're currently accustomed to.. you wouldn't even be able to pull off a 5 minute long combo of such competitive gaming without having to pause from exhaustion. Unless of course you train for it like an actual physical sport.. and suddenly it becomes a much less popular pastime than video gaming. Hoping they come up with an idea to solve this specific hurdle, cause honestly I'm a huge fan of the tech, personally.

[@bruhtholemew]

That's exactly why Gabe Newell talked about Valve getting into developing a brain interface. They're already looking past VR.

[@donniel7758]

Imagine someone making pre order 7 years ago and still not released yet today

[@Ohh_Is_That_Sooo...]

That accidental headshot was official! lol 😂

[@nalinsinghchauhan]

I think making the walking surface a little less concave can solve balancing problem, but if it is this much concave for a reason then we have to find something else

[@ABRARKHAN-wp4xy]

I am scared that people will stop physically interacting with each other just playing and indulged in VR. But wait Ronaldo: •••

[@dontwatchmuhvideosanddontscrub]

But can you crouch?

[@zendark5153]

Don't watch muh videos and don't scrubskribe good question

[@CultOfNick]

BUT CAN IT DO THISSSSS!!!

[@lordiec6376]

Lonly Gamer *leans*

[@ee-wx3hy]

no

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[@deusvult7947]

They should really use that platform as a therapeutic way to help people that have been injured or with disabilities walk again. It could adjut in height and the harness could catch them if they fall.

[@joecarmine8044]

I was in a open webinar for interested investors. It was actually pretty great on this topic. They say a good portion of R&D is delving down this route & have started talks to medical studies in how what the One can be capable of. I truly believe the VR body station(or whatever you call the unit) could be the next big scientific breakthrough to be apart of human recovery/therapeutics. Generally speaking we all know this would come to be in the future, but it’s amazing to see it’s in arms reach!

[@dirtriser5775]

When i saw mark in this i thought “it cant get any better than this” in like 2013

[@PavelBarbanegra]

The KZbin subtitles file for this one is a piece of art, right from the beginning :)

[@YogeshKumar-ro4co]

Hahahahah

[@derpsteven2695]

playing half life 2 in virtual reality? lucky basturds

[@Pendleton115]

derp steven Ah, was the good old days of VR. I remember being so exited for my DK2 to arrive so I could finally run HL2 VR. Too bad it no longer runs on modern VR headsets.

[@Bordie3D]

derp steven I fucking know right? I feel so left out

[@icarusswitkes986]

Even more lucky if it was half life 3

[@infamouxNLMB]

derp steven its garrys mod

[@swindIIford]

Yah it was half life 2

[@battlehenge4]

Oh, how far they’ve come in just 8 years.

[@psychotic_khaos6608]

Next gen arcade games lol

[@drago-kun9854]

Holy sh*$!! 2014 comment

[@christophercahili2788]

6 years Comment 6 months reply ill do 6 days reply to make the curse digit

[@ekales_]

@@christophercahili2788 I am doing a 6 hour reply

[@Angel_Betuco]

"Ready Player One" 😂

[@andygonzales1045]

RPO's version was better tho

[@xcalibur7781]

Why is this video in my recommendation after 5 years

[@niazahmedkhanpatal8749]

Welcome after getting this recommend after 7 years

[@rickyspanish9584]

Can't wait to get one of these! Will never skip leg day lmao!

[@narendradhakar1494]

Can't believe this technology is 7 years old

[@alomy9863]

I bet they cut out a lot of parts where people fell over

[@raddelta2130]

This was 7 years ago .. and still its a future to me

[@Jafmanz]

the average american will snap that machine like a dog snapping a twig. no way that can hold 355lb's of kentucky mC greaseball.

[@Jafmanz]

TheBakedDonut20 fuck me? That makes a change... Most yanks want to eat me.

[@nicolasloqueando]

True Dat

[@TheDomain16]

EyeQueOneFourSix if you weight that much you should be doing something active, not playing video games.

[@Jafmanz]

I agree.

[@hero_a7835]

Slim Shady HmmmMmm

[@DSET-AzilMuhammedA]

I always dreamed about such a vr gaming experience. It came true

[@SpongeVolpe21]

I just realized this game was made 4 years ago

[@thefoolishgmodcube2644]

14*

[@NativeVsColonial]

15

[@mr.diytamilan1936]

Now it's 6 years

[@marintorrente]

Omg, this video is 7 years old now.

[@LukeAps]

"Shooting was awesome." Valve : *Grinning*

[@shekhelectronic8951]

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[@CloudZi_777]

Was it immersive? "it was totally immersive, I had no idea which way I was facing after a minute."

[@anasohdavid9375]

Wow the history of gaming is still changing.

[@old5026]

I came up with this idea years ago. Should of gone ahead with it :(

[@AnonymationOfficial]

It needs a lot of improvement, maybe they could use metal marbles with tracking dots on them for the floor using a tracking laser to track the marbles movement, like in a "mouse" it would require sockets for the marbles to have as less friction as possible why being durable...or it could use mag-lev tech to act as a movement triggers for the opposing megnetic force so a sensor can track movement flawlessly using a movement or pressure sensor while holding you in the air with some sort of elastic garment...

[@strickerarts]

I'm waiting for the no boundary experience where you can move free with running and jumping and not run into or hit anything

[@frekoh972]

Necesitamos una aventura así en Republica dominicana 😍😍😍

[@kamelomara2701]

Hello

[@Dad-lu1oi]

This could be uploaded today and people would still be as excited for it

[@worleyzack]

Once technology like this is mastered it will be so bad ass, but it will also cost $10,000.

[@Zapp_Lightyear]

I've tried one of these and running is a huge pain in the ass. You literally have to lean completey forward just to actually move. It looks cool but it really isn't as good as it looks.

[@taraseats4327]

I could tell just by their reaction it's not awesome by any means struggling to even walk what trash

[@SpongeVolpe21]

Looks like its hard to turn around

[@NativeVsColonial]

Needs a full minute I think and crouch is impossible

[@ks3333]

and impossible to jump

[@gulshanmal3636]

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[@shaqmalakhy9428]

1:39 she cant hold a gun

[@stoeckels7646]

Boi i aint got a life Troake are you retired

[@hotdog3392]

Spark Obviously they're not retired if they know the memes 😂😂😂

[@boiiaintgotalifetroake1017]

ThunderAnt Actually I'm 108 years old😂😂

[@hotdog3392]

Boi i aint got a life Troake cool?

[@bigfella2111]

She needs to learn how to

[@blackirish781]

Wow! You can certainly tell that none of them have ever fired a weapon!

[@AllPro777]

Cyberith is better; it's better designed and allows you to do more things naturally.

[@splitklb772]

So advanced . I think in future machines will take controll over us just like in movie Terminator

[@HATSUCHl]

This will stop gamers from being fat. Probably in the future, PlayStation 5 will come with this in s bundle. Or something like that.

[@yimirthewolf8802]

Hatsuchi Ora When it comes out, just watch how fast Americans lose weight.

[@SpongeVolpe21]

Not only americans all people of the world who buyed this thing. its gonna be expensive so like 1000/2000 in 2019

[@neek8043]

Rly

[@sandplanet471]

I sure hope so

[@taraseats4327]

My god such low level thinking you have. Your actually dumb and also need to know how to form an actual prediction

[@uproartv7582]

I really hope before 2040 virtual reality will be really advanced kinda like the movie ready player one

[@ilovesesshomarusama716]

Boo this is only sold for commercial use! Can't buy it guys

[@hellhellya1]

Ilovesesshomaru sama Who wants to?

[@fansofbalrajsinghthakur2653]

Ilovesesshomaru sama nice video

[@killergamer5786]

Ilovesesshomaru sama hey nice comment

[@heroa6799]

Ismael Carrillo I would.

[@squadscout808]

Ilovesesshomaru sama keep it that way bitch

[@azexnewmai3607]

I am from the future,7yrs later and I can confirm that this gaming setup is common place and every house have one

[@MikoVanara]

These people are struggling quite a bit to walk around. I think they need to make some improvements. Why not an actual 360 treadmill instead of slippery shoes?

[@mithshude]

how is the treadmill going to know wich way youre planning to walk? there is one that has been built but its like 3-4m in diameter and has sensors that send you back to the middle when you walk around, sadly no VR but they have a big projector screen hanged up around so you get full 360 and 3d goggles if i remember correctly, also paintball guns that shoot you accurately where you get hit. but as something that you can have at home, i think this is the best option kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ibc5trnq5ljbs

[@briscott6632]

@@mithshude search Infinadeck. Did it answer your question?

[@tfw8729]

@@mithshude What if the treadmill is omnidirectional or like a ball?

[@taraseats4327]

Search for it they have alot of different vr builds and it's so expensive! 20,000 dollars and you have to be a corporation

[@IniMuhdHaiqal]

This was wayy ahead of its time 😤

[@mugensamurai]

Lol they all look like they never exercised before.

[@markaldrinreyes]

I cant believe this video is from 8yrs ago. Why i only discovered this now where was it hiding?

[@kaidokun200]

imagine playing PUBG or COD using that tool🏋️‍♀️

[@pgaming2542]

That standing Base design looks awfully familiar

[@YouLostTheGame97]

Why are all of your employee's incompetent?

[@hyperhurracan1324]

Im imagining this being on sale in 2030

[@joyaljohnx3857]

I THINK WE WILL SLIP AND FALL

[@NativeVsColonial]

Same mee too

[@RavinderSingh-lr7lt]

Watching them brings smile How much enjoy ful this experience .

[@fastsniperfx9500]

I bet this will cost alot of money only for the rich people :(

[@fastsniperfx9500]

Do you know da wae that means you kno da wea

[@taraseats4327]

A quick Google search tells you a really good one is up to 15,000 dollers closer to 20,000 and are only sold to big corporations

[@ateektak2510]

Can't believe this is 7 years old video

[@jeffypaul8835]

"playing this on the xbox with a ps4" ok buddy

[@coolfool261]

Not bad. But, I believe an omni-treadmill can be made. That will not let you slip. That has little to no resistance. Cause, you also need to rethink your harness set up for games you can go prone, crouch, and jump in.

[@christinerobesh2341]

Its been 7 years and i just got this in my recommendation

[@rudymedina4508]

Same

[@MrLaPrune1337]

This is how ppl get there eyes burned off with the device in there FACES

[@REYFERNZ]

I really wanted something like this to come 🔥

[@AnonymationOfficial]

It needs a lot of improvement, maybe they could use metal marbles with tracking dots on them for the floor using a tracking laser to track the marbles movement, like in a "mouse" it would require sockets for the marbles to have as less friction as possible while being durable...or it could use mag-lev tech to act as a movement triggers for the opposing megnetic force so a sensor can track movement flawlessly using a movement or pressure sensor while holding you in the air with some sort of elastic garment...

[@REYFERNZ]

@@AnonymationOfficial yeah that would be cool . Just can't wait when gaming reaches this level

[@gush35z67]

I didn’t expect them to be playing gmod or half life or whatever valve game they were playing

[@SaMiK81]

Over 7 years and this idea still is not gotten anywhere. It is like flying cars.

[@joecarmine8044]

Eh it might not be the Omni but give it 10 years and I bet we’re going to get something out of this VR structure to help in some medical/therapeutic applications. Right now they are trying to milk money from people to push out their home release model so we’ll see where this goes, the potential is there

[@monsters691]

I really REALLY want this now

[@mfarrukhiqbal1]

Brilliant gaming combined with fitness and online combined game possesses great future

[@videorecreators]

8 years later and I still can't find this for sale for like then $2,000

[@theearnmoreyouagainmoreres8250]

They should built a fully operational THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY DEGREE CYLINDER AROUND IT IN FULL OLED OR LCD AND YES A VISIBLE EXIT

[@heckervarun]

Yt recommended it to me after 7 years

[@user-mi4ji5zz5g]

Getting some shrooms and microdosing caps hasn't been easy here in Oakland...any idea on where I can get or one who can supply?

[@mathodalubaluba4110]

An omnidirectional treadmill would work too. Or just a 'run' button on the gun or whatever joystick for VR could work too. Barely one finger will be engaged. For fitness though this look better but imagine a flying kick will playing fifa. These gadget has a lot to evolve yet

[@AnonymationOfficial]

It needs a lot of improvement, maybe they could use metal marbles with tracking dots on them for the floor using a tracking laser to track the marbles movement, like in a "mouse" it would require sockets for the marbles to have as less friction as possible while being durable...or it could use mag-lev tech to act as a movement triggers for the opposing megnetic force so a sensor can track movement flawlessly using movement or pressure sensors while holding you in the air with some sort of elastic garment...

[@PriLaxer]

I see where ready player one got the idea

[@warforpeacenetworkspvt.ltd686]

Once i got a dream like this ..now it became real ..i born in india ..society wont support our thoughts and ideas..we struggle for food and shelter and cloths always

[@paramjeetsinghgusain7727]

Idiot like you never do anything except complaining,go watch the story of raji games maker thats the guts

[@ks3333]

imagine playing Super Mario Brothers with this, where you need to do LOTS of running and jumping! Must be real fun, good luck.

[@timvandeneng4724]

Wow we have evolved so much since this video came out

[@umemeu3454]

I think they should use a big ball like platform so u can move around easier idk just a idea

[@owurakdanso]

They had this is ready player one .. Imagine combining this with PS or Xbox and now Facebook Metaverse .

[@adeled8833]

I was looking for it!

[@Crazytesseract]

People don't realise that in reality, they are not their body. And their experience in this phenomenal world is similar to this immersive virtual reality; only difference it is deeply, deeply immersive.

[@kokopaii]

Teacher - We're walking through this step by step Me - Ha, literally

[@lawrencefuller8841]

Needs to be a suspension suit, with the rails away from the person. More range of motion, allowing for crouch, melee, jump, and 360 turning.

[@MrLoks05]

Where are those a half dozen years later?

[@KingSlayer836]

I wish I had this system at my house.

[@echoism666]

imagine getting "hot coffee" in GTA : SA while wearing this device

[@colboy1fish]

Imagine going bowling in GTA V

[@jonDoe-ml3jq]

5yrs later it still haven't came out. .. by the time this comes out we won't even need it... opps that's now

[@pipeorganfan26]

where can you get a system like that. Are they available for the public to buy.