Virtuix Unveils Omni One: The $2,595 VR Treadmill Poised to Revolutionize Home Gaming

August 27, 2024
Virtuix Unveils Omni One: The $2,595 VR Treadmill Poised to Revolutionize Home Gaming
  • Set 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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