Virtual reality specialist Kat VR plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign this month for its new Kat Walk C virtual reality treadmill. Part of the appeal of virtual reality is the ability to totally become immersed in another world but it experiences can be limited by the constraints of physical spaces. While there are VR entertainment venues that are spacious and specifically designed to create boundless experiences, at-home experiences with virtual reality pale in comparison when blocked by real-world walls or furniture.
The Kat Walk C includes a rear-mounted vertical harness that helps to keep people in place yet still allow freedom for standing and crouching. With a slick surface underfoot, VR users are free to walk or run, adding a new layer of immersion to virtual reality at home.
Virtual Reality Treadmills
Kat VR's Kat Walk C Appeals to At-Home Consumers
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Fitness - The increased use of virtual reality treadmills such as Kat Walk C could lead to the rise of virtual reality fitness and exercise programs.
2. Home-based Virtual Reality Entertainment - Kat VR's Kat Walk C can potentially lead to a new trend of home-based virtual reality entertainment, allowing consumers to create boundless experiences at home.
3. Hybrid Virtual Reality Gaming - Virtual reality treadmills such as Kat VR's Kat Walk C may initiate a new trend of hybrid virtual reality gaming, which combines physical and digital experience.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can make use of the Kat Walk C and other similar virtual reality treadmills to develop innovative gaming experiences that combine physical activities with digital gaming.
2. Fitness Industry - Fitness centers can introduce virtual reality fitness programs and incorporate virtual reality treadmills to provide customers with an innovative workout experience.
3. Home Entertainment Industry - The home entertainment industry can integrate virtual reality treadmills like Kat Walk C into home cinema systems to create an immersive viewing experience.