🏃♂️The treadmill featured in Ready Player One is a fully operational prototype.
🌍The treadmill allows for natural walking in any direction, creating a personal Holodeck experience.
📚The treadmill is used for military training, education, and entertainment purposes.
💰Currently expensive, the goal is to make the treadmill more affordable in the future.
🎮The treadmill enhances the immersion and realism of virtual reality games like Half-Life: Alyx and VR Chat.
What is the current price of the treadmill?
—The treadmill is currently priced at just under $50,000.
Can the treadmill be used with standalone VR headsets?
—Yes, although it is recommended to use tethered headsets for the best VR experience.
Does the treadmill support gaming on platforms like Unity and Unreal?
—Yes, the treadmill supports Unity and Unreal and is open XR compatible.
Is the treadmill suitable for home use?
—Currently, the treadmill is mostly used in military and educational settings, but the goal is to make it more accessible for home use in the future.
Is the treadmill noisy?
—The current decibel level of the treadmill is similar to that of a vacuum cleaner or air conditioner.
00:00Intro: The treadmill featured in Ready Player One is not pure fiction, but a fully operational prototype.
03:55The treadmill, called the Infinitec, allows for natural walking in any direction, creating a personal Holodeck experience.
06:48The treadmill is used in military training, educational settings, and entertainment, enhancing the immersion and realism of virtual reality games.
10:16The current price of the treadmill is just under $50,000, but there are plans to make it more affordable in the future.
11:01The treadmill is compatible with both tethered and standalone VR headsets, although tethered headsets are recommended for the best experience.
