Now they just need to make some games that are actually worth playing on it not saying it ain't I awesome f****** setup kinda reminds me of DEA CS digital environment console solution. Hoping to see better games for the setup
@Payne Martinson I believe it can be used just as a peripheral as well to play other games. I know they are supposed to come out with a peripheral only one eventually which is what I'm waiting for. I'm a virtuix investor so I've looked into it pretty closely. Can't wait! When the peripheral version comes out is when I'm building my VR PC and getting my high end gear until then it's just the quest 2 I recently picked up. Can't wait!
I really hope some of these VR accessory developers can get signed on with major publishers (Microsoft or Sony) and start having some major flagship titles launched in VR with treadmill compatibility. I’m glad to hear you’re looking at getting better games for your platform, but I think most people will already be too attached to their favorite PC / Xbox / PlayStation franchises and developers to make an investment like this if it’s not guaranteed to work with a sizable number of the games they’d already be playing in VR without the treadmill. Best of luck to you! Great to see continued progress even years after finding the original project.
@@VirtuixOmni Not going to lie, I was beginning to give up hope. Ive been waiting for years. I truly think you guys have the potential to be a household name. I could see one of these in every house and as it gets less expensive I can imagine many options. I could even see you guys making your own VR headset and controllers. A lot of innovations could be made simply by the fact that you are attached to the omni. Maybe make some mechanical changes to make movement in the device easier so people less physically capable could have assisted movement. The possibilities are endless.
I am absolutely going to be putting aside some money for the pre order. the idea of a full vr treadmill, with foot trackers and a beefed up headset all in one package for less than 2500 is just so insane to me. you guys are bringing this kind of vr close than ever to the average user, and its amazing.
Yes, we had to switch to a commercial-only business model for a while, but we’ve been working on this new and improved consumer version for some time; now it’s great to reveal it and see the positive response!
Uni-directional recoil would not work I imagine. The gun could slowly move a weight back to its starting position (so as not to create a jolt in that direction), but that implies a low rate of fire.
@@HiAdrian I'm sure money can fix all that problems. The thing is, making it accessible to everyone... On the other hand, the gun doesn't have to shoot, so with all that space, maybe it would be easier to create an actual working mechanism.
@@Ryan1m Yeah, interesting! Air could definitely solve the recharge problem. I imagine you'd need to run a wired compressor to get enough air though, but hey... if someone invests in an Omni they might just go that far 😄
3 things: 1) I've heard that shoe overlays wear out pretty quickly 2) I wonder if it allows for side stepping 3) I would love the ability to actually sit, on occasion, like when visiting a tavern in Skyrim
Hi Stephen, in our experience, the lifespan of the footwear hasn't been a problem. Yes, you can sidestep. While you can't sit, the support allows you to lean back comfortably should you need to take a break.
@@VirtuixOmni I'd suggest an actual sitting functionality, in some future design. Or maybe the required harness would make users feel like they're wearing a diaper. 😅
Yeah, they actually both started around the same time. Virtuix has been more or less dominating US VR arcades, and Kat in Asia. But Kat came back to the consumer market much earlier than Virtuix. Interestingly, the omni one was supposed to come out before the C2, but was delayed for more than a year for unknown reason. Virtuix has a history of underdelivering on consumer VR, unfortunately. Kat actually releases stuff.
Kat 1) Harness weight support by the metal frame 2) Smaller running platform 3) Less flexible movement (can't actually knee down) 4) Foldable Seat 5) Support swimming and flying pose 6) $1k - $2k Omni One 1) Harness weight support by user 2) Bigger running platform 3) flexible support frame where one can actually knee down) 4) Not support sitting 5) Not support swimming and flying pose 6) $2k to 3K
I think you forgot the Katwalk supports all Steam games while this is only dedicated to a couple of in house games for the Pico. That's kind of a big deal, lol.
So cool! I love seeing it in someone home and thinking about them all, trying it. Takes the party VR experience to the next level! Great work out aswell. And so much smoother than the prototype.
Yes, it's very nice to be able to walk with your hands down by your sides. A much better experience for the home. Thank you for following us for this long!
looks like fun and a good version 1.0 Movement looks a bit difficult when it comes to turning, but by the time we are on version 3 I'm sure it will be much better.
Smart design of treadmill for all directions movement in a circle design. For lazy version you can allow movement by detecting leaning position of the player’s body posture.
I will be curious to see how this compares to the Kat Walk C2 / C2+. 3:31 The Omni doesn’t look like you can kneel down and may have less mobility than the cat walk as far as upper body goes. What is the price point?
I would really like to see a review of this soon. I really want to see how it compares to the Katwalk C2 Plus. The Katwalk C2 Plus has precision movement 1:1 with the feet sensors, and has a fold down seat for games that transition from running to jumping into a vehicle/ spaceship etc so you can be seated for flying and driving….then get out of the vehicle and start walking again. Knox Labs in the US is selling the Katwalk C2 Plus for 1k less…. I just checked and with shipping it is 1800. If the Omni One is over 2500+ without shipping as an introductory price ….that alone is significantly more expensive. I would like to see a side by side online review so that I can make an informed decision. If the Omni can justify its much higher price tag with better features (including a seat attachment) I would consider getting the Omni over the Katwalk. But at the moment I can’t see what advantages it has over the Katwalk for an additional 1k in price.
@@Q5000 For general release, all units will come with the bundled headset, but you can still connect your own headset if you wish to use emulation for other game platforms, though this is not our recommended approach.
@@ericpiper9002 The Katwalk is universally compatible with all steam vr games, this isn't apparently. Complete deal breaker for me. If they supported actual steam vr games then maybe...
what's the noise level like when the Omni is in use? the Kat for example is *loud* and would be a nuisance to my neighbors since I live in an older apartment.
It is quieter than a regular treadmill as there is no motor, and the sound of your footfall is not that noticeable. There is noise dampening material in the base; I'm not sure if that is the case with KAT's treadmill.
It will be available in North America initially, with international orders to follow. We have a page where you can sign up to be notified as soon as pre-orders for Omni One start: omni.virtuix.com/.
I never sat down when playing in VR. Unless it's a platformer which you can play that sitting down. But this would be great to use to walk around in vr
This is from the first day it was installed, I believe. With practice your movement becomes more confident and natural looking - it's a little like riding a bicycle in that respect, much easier after some practice.
Hey Virtuix, am I going to get one? I prordered your original Omni treadmill like 7 years ago and never received it. I attempted to request a refund which all emails were ignored. Any chance we can work this out?
Is there a chance in the future to create a computer or software that can translate any game to vr with this treadmill? For example destiny, dark souls or any other game?
We won't exclude anyone from hooking up Omni One to a PC or laptop for PC-based VR, but that will require some tinkering and is not our advertised approach.
@@VirtuixOmni Why though? isn't an open source approach the best option. Especially for something already so niche' to make this as flexible as possible. Not going to help in anyway if you focus on it being proprietary to one company.
@@scenenuf We don't advertise this approach because a regular consumer doesn't want to fiddle around with settings, setups, etc. It may be okay for an enthusiast to do it, and again, we won't block that.
We will have emulation software for PCVR games, so you may be able to use a haptic suit with a PCVR game that supports it. It will depend on the design of the suit, and whether it can function with a belt, shoulder straps, and back padding in close contact with it at those points.
Although I haven't tried the Kat Walk C2+, perhaps the biggest feature difference is that Omni One comes with a VR headset (the Pico Neo 3 Pro) that is pre-loaded with our software for a seamless user experience.
@Virtuix Omni but it's a pico 3. That was okay when you announced this thing 2ish years ago, but it's not aging so well with headsets like the pico 4 releasing, and the omni one still hasn't released yet.
@@joshuacook2 Until I got the Pico Neo 3 Pro recently, I'd been using my original HTC Vive, which is about seven years old (I may continue to use it in another room). A headset can give many years of service, but we do plan to offer upgraded headsets for Omni One over time, so you won't have to worry about not being able to experience updated headset capabilities with Omni One.
@@justaguydoinstuff Omni One will also have emulation software for PCVR games. Many developers are bringing their content over to the Pico headset - there will be no shortage of great games.
This is one of those ideas that everybody thought of but only a few could realize. I have an idea that's possibly better, but it would be much more expensive and you wouldn't be standing on the ground. Not giving the rest away.
The problem is the lack of universal games. It appears the games need to be specifically created for this where-as the Katwalk 2 is supported in all Steam games with smooth locomotion from the start. Am I missing something here?
Hi! Omni One is currently in beta, but we have a page where you can sign up to be notified as soon as pre-orders for Omni One start: omni.virtuix.com/.
We will be shipping Omni One within the U.S. first, with international orders to follow. Omni Arena is not available outside of North America at this time, but you can sign up for updates through our website. Thank you for your interest!
Oooh amazing! And if i buy 4 omni one, this 4 equipment can be connect with other? I mean to play the 4 in one game and do that until the omni arena comes to Argentina
@@VirtuixOmni and omni one arena can be used commercially?? We are thinking to put a place in a Mall and then the people can play it, paying us half hour or an hour
For receiving Omni One, investors in the US have the option of waiting until the final unit is available, or taking part in the beta program, which will likely last until Q4. The final unit will become available for investors to order around then, prior to general sale. To apply for the beta program, US investors must complete the beta application - the link for this is included in our investor newsletters. When general sales begin, initially, Omni One will be available to consumers in North America, with the rest of the world to follow. We have a page where you can sign up to be notified as soon as pre-orders for Omni One start: omni.virtuix.com/.
The introductory price is $2,595 (which includes the excellent Pico Neo 3 Pro headset), before any applicable discount to investors. Thank you for your interest!
That omnidirectional treadmill is actually real. It's called an Infinadeck. I'm pretty sure it's for commercial applications because it's huge. But they used it on Ready Player One.
Thank you! We are working on getting great games for our platform. We won't exclude anyone from hooking up Omni One to a PC or laptop for PC-based VR also, but that will require some tinkering and is not our advertised approach.
@@VirtuixOmni Oh wow, I may have been missing this crucial info. It won't work with a HP Reverb G2 connected to PC? Where can I read more info about this?
@@SpadeWings We may have emulation software for PCVR games to help players who want to use other headsets and software platforms. Even without our emulation software, this may be possible (using third party alternatives), but we haven't tested this yet, and again, it is not our advertised approach, as it would require some effort to configure. Our current focus is on making a seamless experience with our bundled headset.
As long as you guys keep your promise of selling the pcvr only dev kit version of the omni one for 1000 dollars, i will buy it. I don't think that the strategy of using a pico 3 with the treadmill instead of even a pico 4 at least and selling it for over 2k is going to work out for you. Also you need some good software for pcvr too, like how katwalk does so that its compatible with any game woth smooth locomotion. Kat walk c2 prices are outrageously expensive and you need to complete with them and you cant do that unless if you have a 1k pcvr version like originally promised aswell.
We are not trying to compete with a device that acts only as a peripheral (with the limitations that come with that approach). However, we will have emulation software as well - so, the best of both worlds.
Unlike other alternatives, Omni One is a complete entertainment system that comes with its own VR headset and content platform, but can also connect to a PC for development or use with other content platforms using our emulation software.
The introductory price is $2,595 (which includes the excellent Pico Neo 3 Pro headset), before any applicable discount to investors. Thank you for your interest!
Nice to see this is still alive. I actually live in Austin within walking distance of virtuix. But this demo sucked. Show us running, show us walking sideways, backing up. Kat VR is running circles around you. In terms of shipping, price, PR, etc. And from the demos, I'm concerned you might just have an inferior product. I'd like to see a premium alternative to Kat, but it isn't clear this is it, and this product took way too long to release. Notably, it hasn't even released yet, while Kat walk C2 launched last year.
Hi Joshua, thank you for the feedback! We have a video on our channel that demonstrates running - Omni One: Step Into The Game. As I haven't tried the KAT C2, I can't comment on the build quality, but we're confident that we offer a more premium product; for example, we bundle Omni One with a fully compatible headset that doesn't require tinkering by the end user, which results in a much better experience.
From what I see the Kat VR is nowhere comparable to the Omni. In terms of quality the Omni is clearly superior since it conforms to your back position. There is no way I would call it an inferior product. Just take a look at videos of a Kat VR if you haven't tried it yet and it is like a back brace. It's not super comfortable or immersive. The only reason I'm not getting the Omni is the price. The introductory price is already twice that of the kat and I assume it will only get more expensive when it actually launches. I'm currently in the process of determining what games I want and will probably buy the Kat later this year. I've done the Kat VR before, but IDK how long I will keep using it. If I don't get bored of it I'm probably going to buy a second kat instead of an Omni so I can play with friends unless I experience a major issue with the Kat that the Omni solves, or if the Omni manages to half their price in a year.
@@VirtuixOmni How can you say the Omni is superior to the Katwalk if you haven't tried it, lol. Sorry, but that's ridiculous. I have a Katwalk c2 and it's very well made and can hold me hanging horizontally at 200lbs no problem. Plus it has a seat. Oh and it allows for all steam vr games, not just a few pico 3 games that honestly look pretty simple which would get old fast. Put Skyrim vr and other steam games on here and maybe...
@@justaguydoinstuff I wasn't commenting on the build quality, but the premium aspect. To give another example of what I mean, I understand that there is more self-assembly involved in putting the C2 together, whereas there are fewer pieces to put together with Omni One, which doesn't require any tools. I've heard that one person dented the base of their C2 from a tool they dropped onto it during assembly. You will be able to play Skyrim VR with Omni One, using our emulation software.
@@VirtuixOmni The Katwalk is pretty easy to put together honestly. Only a few parts so I don't see that as an issue. And if you drop a heavy metal object on even thick plastic, sure it'll dent. I'm sure it would do the same to the Omni. Also, the arm that the Omni uses looks like it would be more vulnerable to breakage than the straight one piece back that the Katwalk has. I'm not hating on the Omni, I just think you may have made questionable choices. Your other posts say that you may have emulation software in the future to use Steam VR games but that wasn't your focus and don't know how well it will work. That's a far cry from Katwalks universal compatibility that it already has now. I would like you to succeed, but you would need to lower the price quite a bit since the Katwalk is only 1500.00, has a seat, is universally compatible with steam vr and takes up a smaller area. Just my thoughts.
Try to add sensors that will alert headset if an object in real life is to close. Have a heartbeat sensor that will stop the machine or alert the user if it reaches unsafe levels with the option to enable or disable safety
Compatibility is going to be the sink-or-swim part. If they head towards the Apple approach of "only are stuff works together" or needs complicated workarounds it will sink very quickly. Along with how expensive this unit is. They keep bringing up peripherals but that's what this item is an adjunct to gaming as they do not have the current library to stand independently they need to lean on established products to get there legs under them to be stable in the current market, especially in the current economic downturn.
Yes, you will be able to do this with our emulation software and a PCVR headset (or standalone headset connected to a PC). We don't have a firm date for when our emulation software will be ready to roll out, as we are still focused on the core product.
The player doesn't seem to be able to run, it should be a vest, which would also vibrate when hit and the mechanical arm should be "pineumatic or hydraulic" so that when he jumps, the jump would be higher and he would only touch the ground when the avatar touched it. on the floor too. O jogador parece não conseguir correr, deveria ser um colete, que também vibrasse quando fosse atingido e o Braço mecânico deveria ser "pineumático ou hidráulico" para que quando ele pulasse, o pulo seria mais alto e ele só tocasse no chão quando o avatar tocasse no chão também.
This doesn't often happen. Fogging usually only occurs if the lenses are cold - this happens to glasses when you walk in from the cold, also, and clears up quickly by itself.
@@VirtuixOmni If you’re in an air conditioned room and you sweat, you bet they’re going to fog. Happens all the time. All kinds of people trying to come up with solutions to stop fog. One way is to use a hair dryer to heat the headset up beforehand. That prolongs fogging significantly but after about a half hour, they begin fogging again.
@@EyeForKnowledge. It hasn’t been an issue for me, but I’m sure there are solutions for anyone encountering this problem. Adjusting the air conditioning, or staying cool so as to sweat less, for instance. In hot conditions I have a fan pointed at me. If your face becomes sweaty, just removing the headset for a moment can help - it’s good to take breaks in any case.
Omni One will come with an upgraded headset - the Pico 4E. This is a comfortable headset, and third-party accessories exist offering a range of comfort options.
Looks funs but until AAA franchise land this won’t pique my interest ( ex: COD, halo, gears of war, god of war ect). Maybe in 2 years I’ll circle back for an upgraded one with access to does games
I love my 4 Kat walk C2+'s. Way cheaper, better quality, seat to sit on, platform vibrates, and easy to use with every headset including the PlayStation VR. You could have at least turned on the fan for the poor guy. Seems like Virtuix jacked up the price to cover costs after everyone cancelled like what happened to Yaw2.
Finally, now no one will know whos a gamer. Gamers will be fit as a fiddle.
I swear! Lol
Now they just need to make some games that are actually worth playing on it not saying it ain't I awesome f****** setup kinda reminds me of DEA CS digital environment console solution. Hoping to see better games for the setup
@Payne Martinson I believe it can be used just as a peripheral as well to play other games. I know they are supposed to come out with a peripheral only one eventually which is what I'm waiting for. I'm a virtuix investor so I've looked into it pretty closely. Can't wait! When the peripheral version comes out is when I'm building my VR PC and getting my high end gear until then it's just the quest 2 I recently picked up. Can't wait!
Considering the fact that most people don’t have $3,000 to spent on a game, I doubt it
Truth...
I really hope some of these VR accessory developers can get signed on with major publishers (Microsoft or Sony) and start having some major flagship titles launched in VR with treadmill compatibility. I’m glad to hear you’re looking at getting better games for your platform, but I think most people will already be too attached to their favorite PC / Xbox / PlayStation franchises and developers to make an investment like this if it’s not guaranteed to work with a sizable number of the games they’d already be playing in VR without the treadmill.
Best of luck to you! Great to see continued progress even years after finding the original project.
Thank you! We may also have emulation software for PCVR, but we aim to get lots of great AAA content on our store that makes full use of the hardware.
I would like to be able to invest in one of these but until I can play my current titles with it I'll have to wait
Pretty much any game with locomotion is compatible.
Bring Runescape onto the Omni One platform.
Glad this project is still alive! Can't wait to preorder one for myself!
Thank you! We have a page where you can sign up to be notified as soon as pre-orders for Omni One start: omni.virtuix.com/.
@@VirtuixOmni Not going to lie, I was beginning to give up hope. Ive been waiting for years. I truly think you guys have the potential to be a household name. I could see one of these in every house and as it gets less expensive I can imagine many options. I could even see you guys making your own VR headset and controllers. A lot of innovations could be made simply by the fact that you are attached to the omni. Maybe make some mechanical changes to make movement in the device easier so people less physically capable could have assisted movement. The possibilities are endless.
I plan on pre-ordering one, and becoming an investor.
And Kat VR is good too?
No, I don't like my Kat VR. Very cheap product, and the tracking is awful.
I am absolutely going to be putting aside some money for the pre order. the idea of a full vr treadmill, with foot trackers and a beefed up headset all in one package for less than 2500 is just so insane to me. you guys are bringing this kind of vr close than ever to the average user, and its amazing.
Ready Player One is here in 2023 and I'm all for it
Almost. Just need someone to make a VR universe that's basically alive itself 👀
Congrats Jan and the whole Team!
The updates are making us investors happy
Damn i actually forgot i was subscribed... Remember being super stocked about this back in 2016
Yes, we had to switch to a commercial-only business model for a while, but we’ve been working on this new and improved consumer version for some time; now it’s great to reveal it and see the positive response!
@@VirtuixOmni it's great! Sent to girlfriend and she said we need to get one
Who's to say we're not already in such a device ... Augmented reality grinding this life in full control somewhere else
I'd love to test this out, will definitely be buying shares
Future is here, boys. Now imagine this with a replica-like gun with real recoil and some sound-waves integration on your chest/body. Amazing job!
Uni-directional recoil would not work I imagine. The gun could slowly move a weight back to its starting position (so as not to create a jolt in that direction), but that implies a low rate of fire.
@@HiAdrian I'm sure money can fix all that problems. The thing is, making it accessible to everyone... On the other hand, the gun doesn't have to shoot, so with all that space, maybe it would be easier to create an actual working mechanism.
@@HiAdrian This might be dumb idea but what about compressed air bursts out of the gun? You'd have to refill the cartridges again after some use.
@@Ryan1m Yeah, interesting! Air could definitely solve the recharge problem. I imagine you'd need to run a wired compressor to get enough air though, but hey... if someone invests in an Omni they might just go that far 😄
@@HiAdrian c02 cartridges for airsoft guns are cheap as hell, would be reloading them after every game at best though lmao
Using hand tracking instead of controllers and haptic vest for far more immersed experience would be amazing
Dont give billion doller ideas to all companies unless they give you a percentage of their total revenue which they gonna make from your idea
3 things: 1) I've heard that shoe overlays wear out pretty quickly 2) I wonder if it allows for side stepping 3) I would love the ability to actually sit, on occasion, like when visiting a tavern in Skyrim
Hi Stephen, in our experience, the lifespan of the footwear hasn't been a problem. Yes, you can sidestep. While you can't sit, the support allows you to lean back comfortably should you need to take a break.
@@VirtuixOmni I'd suggest an actual sitting functionality, in some future design. Or maybe the required harness would make users feel like they're wearing a diaper. 😅
Looks awesome and if you combined it with the heptic shirt then you'd have a fully immersive experience.
Omni team kept grinding 💪
This looks similar to the Kat VR. I actually have lost weight with my Kat over the past 3 years. Glad the VR treadmill is still trending
Yeah, they actually both started around the same time. Virtuix has been more or less dominating US VR arcades, and Kat in Asia. But Kat came back to the consumer market much earlier than Virtuix. Interestingly, the omni one was supposed to come out before the C2, but was delayed for more than a year for unknown reason.
Virtuix has a history of underdelivering on consumer VR, unfortunately. Kat actually releases stuff.
What games are best compatible for walking?
@@joshuacook2 And the Katwalk is universally compatible with all steam vr games which this appears is not.
Kat
1) Harness weight support by the metal frame
2) Smaller running platform
3) Less flexible movement (can't actually knee down)
4) Foldable Seat
5) Support swimming and flying pose
6) $1k - $2k
Omni One
1) Harness weight support by user
2) Bigger running platform
3) flexible support frame where one can actually knee down)
4) Not support sitting
5) Not support swimming and flying pose
6) $2k to 3K
You can, in fact, kneel down with the Katwalk C2 😉
I think you forgot the Katwalk supports all Steam games while this is only dedicated to a couple of in house games for the Pico. That's kind of a big deal, lol.
@@justaguydoinstuff oh ya. good point.
1:56 graphics are great 💀
😅 yea, I agree. The graphics could be much better. Hopefully they're working on that as well.
When you guys releasing the peripheral version?
IDK WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO GET ONE BUT I WILL HAVE THIS ONE DAY!! Lol
Wow finally,I remember back when you were testing with Minecraft and Xbox Kinect gear. Come a long way in ten years! No more hoop!
So cool! I love seeing it in someone home and thinking about them all, trying it. Takes the party VR experience to the next level! Great work out aswell. And so much smoother than the prototype.
Yes, it's very nice to be able to walk with your hands down by your sides. A much better experience for the home. Thank you for following us for this long!
the vr face is always there
How do games register body movement if the controllers aren't physically moving forward?
looking good!
looks like fun and a good version 1.0 Movement looks a bit difficult when it comes to turning, but by the time we are on version 3 I'm sure it will be much better.
I get too dizzy from moving in VR for this. Wish I could do it though. Looks awesome.
Smart design of treadmill for all directions movement in a circle design. For lazy version you can allow movement by detecting leaning position of the player’s body posture.
OH MY GOD!!!! I MUST HAVE THIS!!!
I will be curious to see how this compares to the Kat Walk C2 / C2+. 3:31 The Omni doesn’t look like you can kneel down and may have less mobility than the cat walk as far as upper body goes. What is the price point?
Omni One allows players to kneel down, which you can see in our earlier video, "Omni One: Step Into The Game." The introductory price is $2,595.
I would really like to see a review of this soon. I really want to see how it compares to the Katwalk C2 Plus. The Katwalk C2 Plus has precision movement 1:1 with the feet sensors, and has a fold down seat for games that transition from running to jumping into a vehicle/ spaceship etc so you can be seated for flying and driving….then get out of the vehicle and start walking again. Knox Labs in the US is selling the Katwalk C2 Plus for 1k less…. I just checked and with shipping it is 1800. If the Omni One is over 2500+ without shipping as an introductory price ….that alone is significantly more expensive. I would like to see a side by side online review so that I can make an informed decision. If the Omni can justify its much higher price tag with better features (including a seat attachment) I would consider getting the Omni over the Katwalk. But at the moment I can’t see what advantages it has over the Katwalk for an additional 1k in price.
@@VirtuixOmni When you releasing peripheral only version?
@@Q5000 For general release, all units will come with the bundled headset, but you can still connect your own headset if you wish to use emulation for other game platforms, though this is not our recommended approach.
@@ericpiper9002 The Katwalk is universally compatible with all steam vr games, this isn't apparently. Complete deal breaker for me. If they supported actual steam vr games then maybe...
what's the noise level like when the Omni is in use? the Kat for example is *loud* and would be a nuisance to my neighbors since I live in an older apartment.
It is quieter than a regular treadmill as there is no motor, and the sound of your footfall is not that noticeable. There is noise dampening material in the base; I'm not sure if that is the case with KAT's treadmill.
does any one know like where i could purchase one of these ???
Awesome! Is this coming to the UK?
It will be available in North America initially, with international orders to follow. We have a page where you can sign up to be notified as soon as pre-orders for Omni One start: omni.virtuix.com/.
The next one should take inspiration from the Holotron (full body motion and haptics simulator).
I need to give this a try. Try.
Take a shot every time he says “on a cough with a controller”
Wonder how the resistance is from the arm when trying to turn
They need arm bands
I never sat down when playing in VR. Unless it's a platformer which you can play that sitting down. But this would be great to use to walk around in vr
Dammm I wanna get oneeeee
Can you take actual steps it looks like he is sliding his feet back and forth is this necessary for the sensor?
This is from the first day it was installed, I believe. With practice your movement becomes more confident and natural looking - it's a little like riding a bicycle in that respect, much easier after some practice.
Hey Virtuix, am I going to get one? I prordered your original Omni treadmill like 7 years ago and never received it. I attempted to request a refund which all emails were ignored. Any chance we can work this out?
I'm sorry to hear this! Please email us again, including your UA-cam name in the email, so that I know that we have received your request.
I gotta get me one of those.
Combine this with hand tracking which is finally getting good, and we're talking next level immersion.
Is there a chance in the future to create a computer or software that can translate any game to vr with this treadmill? For example destiny, dark souls or any other game?
Are the shoes basically roller skates
How does this compare with the Cyberith Virtualizer Elite 2?
The most obvious difference is that Omni One is much better suited to a home environment.
Are we able to play any VR game with smooth locomotion? Or are we still forced to play only Omni developed games?
We won't exclude anyone from hooking up Omni One to a PC or laptop for PC-based VR, but that will require some tinkering and is not our advertised approach.
@@VirtuixOmni Why though? isn't an open source approach the best option. Especially for something already so niche' to make this as flexible as possible. Not going to help in anyway if you focus on it being proprietary to one company.
@@scenenuf We don't advertise this approach because a regular consumer doesn't want to fiddle around with settings, setups, etc. It may be okay for an enthusiast to do it, and again, we won't block that.
Can you use a haptic suit with this?
It looks like you can, but I need confirmation.
I dont mind if it's not perfect.
We will have emulation software for PCVR games, so you may be able to use a haptic suit with a PCVR game that supports it. It will depend on the design of the suit, and whether it can function with a belt, shoulder straps, and back padding in close contact with it at those points.
@@VirtuixOmni Yeah, I'm more interested in VR development, so Im not too concerned with the PCVR library.
Thanks for answering my question :)
I can’t wait to use Omni to play Web3 games !!!
I live in Austin, Texas is there a place here where I can try this?
Hi, you can look up your nearest location here: arena.virtuix.com/locations
Can you explain the difference between this unit and the "Kat Walk C2+"?
Although I haven't tried the Kat Walk C2+, perhaps the biggest feature difference is that Omni One comes with a VR headset (the Pico Neo 3 Pro) that is pre-loaded with our software for a seamless user experience.
@Virtuix Omni but it's a pico 3. That was okay when you announced this thing 2ish years ago, but it's not aging so well with headsets like the pico 4 releasing, and the omni one still hasn't released yet.
@@joshuacook2 Until I got the Pico Neo 3 Pro recently, I'd been using my original HTC Vive, which is about seven years old (I may continue to use it in another room). A headset can give many years of service, but we do plan to offer upgraded headsets for Omni One over time, so you won't have to worry about not being able to experience updated headset capabilities with Omni One.
Katwalk is compatible with all Steam vr games out of the box. This is dedicated to a couple of pico games and thats it....
@@justaguydoinstuff Omni One will also have emulation software for PCVR games. Many developers are bringing their content over to the Pico headset - there will be no shortage of great games.
At long last! Omg!
This + Haptic Suit + PUBG = Next Level
this is also great for workput bro
KAT LOCO처럼 스팀VR 지원 계획이 있습니까?
This is one of those ideas that everybody thought of but only a few could realize. I have an idea that's possibly better, but it would be much more expensive and you wouldn't be standing on the ground. Not giving the rest away.
Why even open your trap to begin with than
@@dwecktek Just some random kid on the internet thinking he's some kind of genius
GTA Online VR is going to be insane 🤯🤯🤯
The problem is the lack of universal games. It appears the games need to be specifically created for this where-as the Katwalk 2 is supported in all Steam games with smooth locomotion from the start. Am I missing something here?
Omni One will also have emulation software for PCVR games.
A step closer to ready player one🙏
Good morning, what is the procedure for me to acquire such a platform??
Hi! Omni One is currently in beta, but we have a page where you can sign up to be notified as soon as pre-orders for Omni One start: omni.virtuix.com/.
Gamers finna be in shape 😇
What VR headset is that??
We now bundle Omni One with the Pico 4E, but at the time of the first delivery it was the Pico Neo 3 Pro.
What is the retail cost?
The introductory price is $2,595 - this includes the amazing Pico Neo 3 Pro headset!
Can someone explain to me how the investing works? I'm very interested in getting one of these.
Hi, there is an FAQ on the investment site, which you may find helpful.
It will be available in Argentina? I'm really exciting to buy an omni arena to start a family bussines
We will be shipping Omni One within the U.S. first, with international orders to follow. Omni Arena is not available outside of North America at this time, but you can sign up for updates through our website. Thank you for your interest!
Oooh amazing! And if i buy 4 omni one, this 4 equipment can be connect with other? I mean to play the 4 in one game and do that until the omni arena comes to Argentina
@@mateoolarte115 Omni One is a consumer product, so it would invalidate the warranty to use it commercially; but yes it can be used for multiplayer.
@@VirtuixOmni and omni one arena can be used commercially??
We are thinking to put a place in a Mall and then the people can play it, paying us half hour or an hour
@@mateoolarte115 Our Omni Pro and Omni Arena are used commercially. Omni One is our consumer model, which is designed for homes.
Where do I buy this now?
For receiving Omni One, investors in the US have the option of waiting until the final unit is available, or taking part in the beta program, which will likely last until Q4. The final unit will become available for investors to order around then, prior to general sale. To apply for the beta program, US investors must complete the beta application - the link for this is included in our investor newsletters. When general sales begin, initially, Omni One will be available to consumers in North America, with the rest of the world to follow. We have a page where you can sign up to be notified as soon as pre-orders for Omni One start: omni.virtuix.com/.
How much money is this beautiful machine?
The introductory price is $2,595 (which includes the excellent Pico Neo 3 Pro headset), before any applicable discount to investors. Thank you for your interest!
Looks like it needs to accommodate a wider gate
They need arm band and leg(exo- skeleton) bands for resistance
is it just me or does this seem like the first step towards Ready Player One becoming a reality?
We are headed to all those future dystopian movies scenarios. They’re already trying to get rid of cash
That omnidirectional treadmill is actually real. It's called an Infinadeck. I'm pretty sure it's for commercial applications because it's huge. But they used it on Ready Player One.
Looks good, been following this for a while. Needs the ability to connect to PC games. Or just better AAA games to be compatible
Thank you! We are working on getting great games for our platform. We won't exclude anyone from hooking up Omni One to a PC or laptop for PC-based VR also, but that will require some tinkering and is not our advertised approach.
@@VirtuixOmni
Oh wow, I may have been missing this crucial info.
It won't work with a HP Reverb G2 connected to PC?
Where can I read more info about this?
@@SpadeWings We may have emulation software for PCVR games to help players who want to use other headsets and software platforms. Even without our emulation software, this may be possible (using third party alternatives), but we haven't tested this yet, and again, it is not our advertised approach, as it would require some effort to configure. Our current focus is on making a seamless experience with our bundled headset.
@@VirtuixOmni
Ah I see, thanks for the fast reply!
And your bundled headset can be connected to the PC?
@@SpadeWings Yes, it can.
Now I have another item to my "when I'll have the money I'll get it" list - a Tesla car and OmniOne
As long as you guys keep your promise of selling the pcvr only dev kit version of the omni one for 1000 dollars, i will buy it.
I don't think that the strategy of using a pico 3 with the treadmill instead of even a pico 4 at least and selling it for over 2k is going to work out for you. Also you need some good software for pcvr too, like how katwalk does so that its compatible with any game woth smooth locomotion. Kat walk c2 prices are outrageously expensive and you need to complete with them and you cant do that unless if you have a 1k pcvr version like originally promised aswell.
We are not trying to compete with a device that acts only as a peripheral (with the limitations that come with that approach). However, we will have emulation software as well - so, the best of both worlds.
I want to know why this is worth my money over the KAT Walk C2...
Unlike other alternatives, Omni One is a complete entertainment system that comes with its own VR headset and content platform, but can also connect to a PC for development or use with other content platforms using our emulation software.
Wow!!!! How much $ ??
The introductory price is $2,595 - this includes the amazing Pico Neo 3 Pro headset!
What's the price!?!?
The introductory price is $2,595 (which includes the excellent Pico Neo 3 Pro headset), before any applicable discount to investors. Thank you for your interest!
Sonic Frontiers should be fun with this... 😂
Its a crazy world people
ITS A CRAZY WORLD
Only took... idk how many years
that's some hefty red indent in the guys head after using the headset ouch!
It's not unusual to get these marks with VR headsets, but they fade after a few minutes.
Nice to see this is still alive. I actually live in Austin within walking distance of virtuix.
But this demo sucked. Show us running, show us walking sideways, backing up. Kat VR is running circles around you. In terms of shipping, price, PR, etc. And from the demos, I'm concerned you might just have an inferior product.
I'd like to see a premium alternative to Kat, but it isn't clear this is it, and this product took way too long to release. Notably, it hasn't even released yet, while Kat walk C2 launched last year.
Hi Joshua, thank you for the feedback! We have a video on our channel that demonstrates running - Omni One: Step Into The Game. As I haven't tried the KAT C2, I can't comment on the build quality, but we're confident that we offer a more premium product; for example, we bundle Omni One with a fully compatible headset that doesn't require tinkering by the end user, which results in a much better experience.
From what I see the Kat VR is nowhere comparable to the Omni. In terms of quality the Omni is clearly superior since it conforms to your back position. There is no way I would call it an inferior product. Just take a look at videos of a Kat VR if you haven't tried it yet and it is like a back brace. It's not super comfortable or immersive.
The only reason I'm not getting the Omni is the price. The introductory price is already twice that of the kat and I assume it will only get more expensive when it actually launches. I'm currently in the process of determining what games I want and will probably buy the Kat later this year. I've done the Kat VR before, but IDK how long I will keep using it. If I don't get bored of it I'm probably going to buy a second kat instead of an Omni so I can play with friends unless I experience a major issue with the Kat that the Omni solves, or if the Omni manages to half their price in a year.
@@VirtuixOmni How can you say the Omni is superior to the Katwalk if you haven't tried it, lol. Sorry, but that's ridiculous. I have a Katwalk c2 and it's very well made and can hold me hanging horizontally at 200lbs no problem. Plus it has a seat. Oh and it allows for all steam vr games, not just a few pico 3 games that honestly look pretty simple which would get old fast. Put Skyrim vr and other steam games on here and maybe...
@@justaguydoinstuff I wasn't commenting on the build quality, but the premium aspect. To give another example of what I mean, I understand that there is more self-assembly involved in putting the C2 together, whereas there are fewer pieces to put together with Omni One, which doesn't require any tools. I've heard that one person dented the base of their C2 from a tool they dropped onto it during assembly. You will be able to play Skyrim VR with Omni One, using our emulation software.
@@VirtuixOmni The Katwalk is pretty easy to put together honestly. Only a few parts so I don't see that as an issue. And if you drop a heavy metal object on even thick plastic, sure it'll dent. I'm sure it would do the same to the Omni. Also, the arm that the Omni uses looks like it would be more vulnerable to breakage than the straight one piece back that the Katwalk has. I'm not hating on the Omni, I just think you may have made questionable choices. Your other posts say that you may have emulation software in the future to use Steam VR games but that wasn't your focus and don't know how well it will work. That's a far cry from Katwalks universal compatibility that it already has now. I would like you to succeed, but you would need to lower the price quite a bit since the Katwalk is only 1500.00, has a seat, is universally compatible with steam vr and takes up a smaller area. Just my thoughts.
This looks cool but its probably mad expensive like 10 grand or some shit.
The main limitation is the long sessions. You can't play 3-4h continuously without having a heart attack
We recommend taking regular breaks.
Make an alert system that makes sure they know when to take a break
How much weight will it support if someone thinks they are falling, then they lean too far
Enable a distance walked tracker.
Try to add sensors that will alert headset if an object in real life is to close. Have a heartbeat sensor that will stop the machine or alert the user if it reaches unsafe levels with the option to enable or disable safety
This dome ready player one type shi
Price is the biggest question.
Price??
The introductory price is $2,595 (which includes the excellent Pico Neo 3 Pro headset). Thank you for your interest!
Terrificante... non ci giochere nemmeno se mi pagano!
Friends in the background wete like Fred, what the heck, uou look like Assissans Creed
Compatibility is going to be the sink-or-swim part. If they head towards the Apple approach of "only are stuff works together" or needs complicated workarounds it will sink very quickly. Along with how expensive this unit is. They keep bringing up peripherals but that's what this item is an adjunct to gaming as they do not have the current library to stand independently they need to lean on established products to get there legs under them to be stable in the current market, especially in the current economic downturn.
We will have emulation software for PCVR games to help players who want to use other headsets and software platforms.
@@VirtuixOmni at launch?
i just want to be able to walk around skyrim. when will this happen?
Yes, you will be able to do this with our emulation software and a PCVR headset (or standalone headset connected to a PC). We don't have a firm date for when our emulation software will be ready to roll out, as we are still focused on the core product.
@@VirtuixOmni ill be waiting...
in vr everybody got such a house as that.. in reality ? ...
The player doesn't seem to be able to run, it should be a vest, which would also vibrate when hit and the mechanical arm should be "pineumatic or hydraulic" so that when he jumps, the jump would be higher and he would only touch the ground when the avatar touched it. on the floor too.
O jogador parece não conseguir correr, deveria ser um colete, que também vibrasse quando fosse atingido e o Braço mecânico deveria ser "pineumático ou hidráulico" para que quando ele pulasse, o pulo seria mais alto e ele só tocasse no chão quando o avatar tocasse no chão também.
Alien isolation 2 - Omni One
Until they make fog free headsets, this is just a novelty.
This doesn't often happen. Fogging usually only occurs if the lenses are cold - this happens to glasses when you walk in from the cold, also, and clears up quickly by itself.
@@VirtuixOmni If you’re in an air conditioned room and you sweat, you bet they’re going to fog. Happens all the time. All kinds of people trying to come up with solutions to stop fog. One way is to use a hair dryer to heat the headset up beforehand. That prolongs fogging significantly but after about a half hour, they begin fogging again.
@@EyeForKnowledge. It hasn’t been an issue for me, but I’m sure there are solutions for anyone encountering this problem. Adjusting the air conditioning, or staying cool so as to sweat less, for instance. In hot conditions I have a fan pointed at me. If your face becomes sweaty, just removing the headset for a moment can help - it’s good to take breaks in any case.
Thanks for reminding that cyberith scammed me :)
The grip on his head looked painful. 😳
Omni One will come with an upgraded headset - the Pico 4E. This is a comfortable headset, and third-party accessories exist offering a range of comfort options.
Looks funs but until AAA franchise land this won’t pique my interest ( ex: COD, halo, gears of war, god of war ect). Maybe in 2 years I’ll circle back for an upgraded one with access to does games
This is a great but not going to works in NYC apt setting
This could cause mental issues because I can see it realistic
I love my 4 Kat walk C2+'s. Way cheaper, better quality, seat to sit on, platform vibrates, and easy to use with every headset including the PlayStation VR. You could have at least turned on the fan for the poor guy. Seems like Virtuix jacked up the price to cover costs after everyone cancelled like what happened to Yaw2.
They need a seated version for those less capable
Didn't like how you have to walk ..needs to be bigger so I can walk normal