Omni-Directional Treadmills

An omnidirectional treadmill (ODT) is a mechanical device, similar to a typical treadmill, that allows a person to perform locomotive motion in any direction, allowing for 360 degrees of movement. The ability to move in any direction is how these treadmills differ from their basic counterparts (that permit only unidirectional locomotion). Omnidirectional treadmills are employed in immersive virtual environment implementations to allow unencumbered movement within the virtual space.

This VR technology was made similarly as the regular treadmill and can point you in any direction. You are not limited to only a few movements. Picture this, you have played the Star Wars game a couple of time but wish to walk in the deck or imagine yourself walking around the street in GTA, with AXON Exo Suit, this is possible. Additional features like climbing the stair and playing sports are also likely.

 In addition, the harness may provide lifting force to simulate free-body flight. And the well-defined user space makes interaction with outside haptic devices feasible. Omnidirectional treadmills have the potential to also be used in film, such as in conjunction with a green screen. This type of application would allow limitless movement by the actors.