How it works: Virtusphere consists of a 10-foot hollow sphere, which is placed on a special platform that allows the sphere to rotate freely in any direction according to the user’s steps. Wearing a wireless, head-mounted display the user is able to walk and run being immersed into virtual environment. The movement by the user is replicated within the virtual environment. The same hardware set can be used for different applications by changing only the software applications.
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Markets and applications for Virtusphere include but are not limited to:
• Military, law enforcement , and other dangerous occupations for safely
training, practical skills of users preparing for dangerous environments
• Gaming and entertainment
• Health and fitness
• Education and museums
• Architecture and construction-site 3D model walk-through
• Virtual travel and tourism
• Events and Shows
• Home gaming
Could you imagine playing COD in one of these?
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How it works: Virtusphere consists of a 10-foot hollow sphere, which is placed on a special platform that allows the sphere to rotate freely in any direction according to the user’s steps. Wearing a wireless, head-mounted display the user is able to walk and run being immersed into virtual environment. The movement by the user is replicated within the virtual environment. The same hardware set can be used for different applications by changing only the software applications.
Could you imagine playing COD in one of these?
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If you don't want an honest answer don't ask the question.
God forbid you would have to put more into your answer than "No", I wouldn't want you to strain yourself just to contribute to the thread.
OT: This is one of those things you have to try at least once, looks too good to pass up. And I would definitely want to try this when I'm high, although I might possible get scared out of my mind :p
God forbid you would have to put more into your answer than "No", I wouldn't want you to strain yourself just to contribute to the thread.
OT: This is one of those things you have to try at least once, looks too good to pass up. And I would definitely want to try this when I'm high, although I might possible get scared out of my mind :p
I could imagine playing Battlefield 3 in it when the game comes out :embarrassed:
Did I elaborate enough?
Now my turn
Could you imagine everybody using these things as a means of transportation?
You could play Battlefield in the parking lot on your break.
This could potentially cut down the amount that people smoke throughout the day. This would fill the gap between school and sleep.
How it works: Virtusphere consists of a 10-foot hollow sphere, which is placed on a special platform that allows the sphere to rotate freely in any direction according to the user’s steps. Wearing a wireless, head-mounted display the user is able to walk and run being immersed into virtual environment. The movement by the user is replicated within the virtual environment. The same hardware set can be used for different applications by changing only the software applications.
Could you imagine playing COD in one of these?
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This is pretty cool! Good find!
If this does catch on it solves one issue with games, little to no physical activity. My only concern is price, I wouldn't mind saving up for a year or two to get one. But if it's over 2grand then I don't think it'd be worth it. Then again I'm doing my best to save up 10grand for something else so maybe I'm just being a tard.