Run, jump, loop and shoot with the Omni One
Virtuix is now a well-established name in the VR landscape. The Virtuix Omni proved to be a huge success at entertainment centres and virtual reality arcades around the world. Because the user is fully strapped into the harness, there is little to no chance of the player injuring themselves. On the Virtuix Omni, you can run as fast as you want; the smooth octagonal surface ensures you stay firmly on the device while you shoot forward in the virtual world.
Redesigned Look
Where the Virtuix Omni primarily focused on the commercial market (VR arcades), they are soon bringing a new product to market which seems to be more geared towards consumers and home use. The Omni One, as the product will be called, is also a 360-graden treadmill for VR, with the main difference being that the player is no longer confined within a ring around them, but is secured in a vest. This vest ensures that the player can move safely in all directions without the risk of falling off the device while running. Additionally, the vest is attached to just one arm, which can also move up and down. This makes it possible to jump and crawl on the virtual treadmill when the game requires it.
The Omni One features almost the same base as the Virtuix Omni treadmill. An octagonal bowl that slopes inward. The player wears special shoes when standing on the Omni One. These shoes glide smoothly over the bowl, giving you the feeling of running naturally. The shoes have a tracker for the left and right foot, which monitors running speed and translates it into the virtual world.
Enhanced Hardware
The first product photos of the Omni One show it as a sleek device that would not look out of place in a man cave. The device is almost entirely black and has a footprint of just 1.2 metres in diameter. Additionally, the Omni One can be used with standalone all-in-one VR headsets, such as Meta Quest 2 and Pico 4. This means that it is no longer necessary to connect a powerful PC to the Omni One, something that was required with the original Virtuix Omni treadmill. Moreover, it is a significant advantage not to have to connect the headset to the PC via a cable, as you could get tangled up in it while running.
At the product launch, Virtuix promises to have 30+ games available for the Omni One. It is not yet clear whether these are games that have already been released or newly developed games specifically for the Omni One treadmill.
Frequently Asked Questions about Omni One
Is the Omni One available yet?
The Omni One is not yet available. Virtuix will first release the product in America and then assess whether it is suitable for the European market. The expectation is that the product will be released at the end of 2023 and possibly come to Europe in 2024.
How much will the Omni One cost?
The price of the Omni One is currently unknown. However, Virtuix has indicated that the product is suitable for consumers. Therefore, we do not expect an extremely high price for the Omni One (estimated between €1200 and €1800).
How can the Omni One be ordered?
The Omni One is not yet available for order. However, we are in contact with Virtuix to bring the product -zodra this kan- to Europe. As soon as more information is available, we will let you know.
What games can be played on the Omni One?
Virtuix has stated that more than 30 games will be available for the Omni One at the product's release. It is not yet known whether these are existing games made available for the Omni One or completely new games developed by the Virtuix team.
Which VR headsets are compatible with the Omni One?
The Omni One is compatible with various VR headsets. Currently, it is known that the Omni One works with headsets from Pico (Pico Neo 3, Pico 4) and Meta (Meta Quest 2). It is not yet known whether other headsets will also be supported.
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