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The device consists of a large hollow sphere which is mounted on a specially designed platform that allows the sphere to rotate freely as the user walks in any direction. The user wears a head-mounted display, which provides the virtual environment. Sensors under the sphere provide subject speed and direction to the computer running the simulation. Users can even ineract with objects in virtual space using a special manipulator.
Many applications for the VirtuSphere are foreseen:
Military, Law Enforcement, Dangerous Occupations – training, simulations
Video/LAN arcades
Health and exercise – professional athlete training, fitness clubs
Business and personal communications
Education
Virtual travel and tourism
Virtual museum exhibits
Entertainment at events
Home gaming and exercise
The device consists of a large hollow sphere which is mounted on a specially designed platform that allows the sphere to rotate freely as the user walks in any direction. The user wears a head-mounted display, which provides the virtual environment. Sensors under the sphere provide subject speed and direction to the computer running the simulation.