Virtual Reality Hamster Wheel
The company VirtuSphere has created a system that uses a hollow sphere that can rotate on it's base 360 degrees in any direction. Users can then wear a wireless head-mounted display, step into the sphere, and walk around in a virtual environment without bumping into any real-world objects.
The sphere can be used for more commercial interests, such as virtual training of military and police, architectural walk-throughs, or even exercise. However, the system runs on Windows XP, and the company states that they can adapt it to a Playstation, Xbox, or anything else, which opens it up for use in computer and console games. Not only could you play Halo 3 in a virtual environment, but you could get your exercise too.
You can read more about the VirtuSphere, with pictures and video of it's use, at the companies main site HERE.
Posted by Ghostshark under Electronics, Gaming, Unique |
