Virtual reality is the present and the future. There are already plenty of exciting virtual reality systems available on the market. The Cyberith Virtualizer is designed to take your virtual reality experience to a whole new experience. If you remember the Virtuix Omni, you will find this idea familiar. The Virtualizer is a locomotion device that lets you move freely in a virtual environment. You can think of it as an omni-directional treadmill for gamers.
The Virtualizer lets you walk, run, crouch, jump, and go forward or backward. The Virtualizer is a plug & play USB device. Its height is adjustable. Walking and running on it feel quite natural. Its movable ring construction will not weigh you down or get in your way. Want to sit and play? No problem.
The Virtualizer has vibration units in the base-plate to provide you with the appropriate feedback. The device has integrated sensors for low-latency motion detection. You can play in your socks, so no shoes are needed. The developers are planning to release a SDK for this system too. You can get the Virtualizer for $699 with sensors, but you have to support the Kickstarter project early. Looks like one of the most promising VR products we have seen this year.
