Virtuix Unveils Omni One: The $2,595 VR Treadmill Poised to Revolutionize Home Gaming
August 27, 2024Set to launch on September 10, 2024, the Omni One is a multidirectional VR treadmill with a compact design, featuring a 4-foot diameter and a customized Pico 4 Enterprise headset.
The Omni One has received positive feedback from beta testers and has already secured over 3,000 preorders, indicating strong consumer interest.
The introductory price for the Omni One is set at $2,595, which includes the treadmill and headset, with expectations of high consumer demand.
If Virtuix can ship 3,000 units monthly, it could generate $100 million in annual revenue, positioning the company for rapid growth in the gaming market.
Initially targeting the consumer market, Virtuix later shifted focus to commercial systems, including the successful Omni Arena VR esports attraction.
The Omni Arena allows up to four players to compete in VR games and has established 78 locations across the U.S., boasting over 400,000 registered users.
Virtuix, founded by Jan Goetgeluk, was inspired by the Microsoft Kinect to address the challenge of walking in virtual reality.
The company’s journey began with a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, which raised over $1.1 million.
In 2014, Goetgeluk gained significant attention on Shark Tank, securing investments, including support from Mark Cuban, which helped Virtuix raise over $40 million.
The Omni treadmill features a patented design that allows users to walk, run, crouch, and jump on a low-friction platform secured by a harness.
In 2020, Virtuix shifted its focus to developing the Omni One for home use, leveraging advancements in standalone VR headsets.
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Forbes • Aug 27, 2024
A Decade Of Innovation: Virtuix Levels Up VR With Omni One