Simple and Natural VR Locomotion

VR applications currently have a huge problem with the movement of the user through the virtual environment. (VR locomotion) Moving with joystick or teleportation leads to motion sickness, disorientation and a bad immersion. (Conventional locomotion methods) This concept introduces a new form of locomotion for VR-applications, with which natural movement through virtual environments is made possible. Similar to VR-treadmill systems, but for the first time in a home-user-friendly size and budget.

The MT-One System

The user is seated on a chair and connected to linear rails via several joints. The system allows a natural feeling walking motion that is transferred to the virtual environment. This makes the stationary walking movements feel like real walking movements with which move you forward. Two ayes of motion are computed, allowing for multidirectional movement.

Natural walking motion unlike any other system

The developed concept is a VR treadmill-like system that is perfectly suitable for home-users. (Size, price, safety) Users can now move through virtual environments with extraordinary comfort. Due to the direct mechanical connection, an unmatched responsiveness and precision can be achieved. (at extrem low cost) With motion sickness out of the way and better immersion, VR can reach more people.

Commercialization

The plan is to make the concept accessible to the average VR consumer, most of them aren't able to build a system themselves. Therefore I am looking for industrial partners who want to make a product out of this concept. The concept is patented, which offers unique market opportunities. If you are interested in such an implementation, please feel free to contact me. 

A short pitch video. In this video I used the old prototype (proof of concept)