Virtual reality treadmill

Philip Wong | Jul 29, 2008

The concept of combining workout and play is nothing new with games like Wii Sports and Wii Fit coming to mind. But the University of Tsukuba in Japan is pushing the envelope further by throwing in a 270-degree wraparound projection screen for an added sense of realism. Conceived as a physiotherapy waking tool for stroke and related aliment patients, the system comprises three overhead projectors and companion dome mirrors to stitch together an awesome panoramic visual.

The virtual reality treadmill is still in development stage, but we can foresee a lot more tangible applications once it's materialized. Say, military training, home entertainment and even extreme video gaming. That's assuming you're willing to cough out good money for starters.

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