Though not the first omni-directional treadmill we've ever seen, this version crafted for the EU-funded CyberWalk Project is entirely more interesting. The 6- x 6-meter device features an active walking area of 4.5- x 4.5-meters, and later this month, individuals anxious to prance through a virtual city will be able to strap on a head-mounted display, lace up their LA Lights and indulge in escapism. Aside from giving curious persons the ability to walk through a recreated version of ancient Pompeii, the device could also be used to meander through buildings not yet created or give firefighters a way to train without placing them in harm's way. Now, if only there was an option to dissolve into pixels and teleport to locales you find particularly intriguing, we'd be sold.
When I was in the fourth and fifth grades I wanted nothing more in the world more than to be an astronaut when I grew up. I was enamored with astronomy and most of all discovery. So, when I watched this video it really took me back to that time. I read a lot of things on the web, I peruse hundreds of stories everyday, it's rare that I find one that moves me, inspires me, or makes me feel that the world we live in is great. Lame, right? My personal feelings. I hope you enjoy this video and that it impacts you like it has me.
I recommend that you download the High Res .mp4 (QuickTime). But you can watch the flash version below if you don't want to go to the trouble.
The website mentioned in the video is here. I can't wait to see this.
Though not the first omni-directional treadmill we've ever seen, this version crafted for the EU-funded CyberWalk Project is entirely more interesting. The 6- x 6-meter device features an active walking area of 4.5- x 4.5-meters, and later this month, individuals anxious to prance through a virtual city will be able to strap on a head-mounted display, lace up their LA Lights and indulge in escapism. Aside from giving curious persons the ability to walk through a recreated version of ancient Pompeii, the device could also be used to meander through buildings not yet created or give firefighters a way to train without placing them in harm's way. Now, if only there was an option to dissolve into pixels and teleport to locales you find particularly intriguing, we'd be sold.
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