# Omni-Directional Gaming Treadmills The Virtuix Omni Works Gives Gamers a More Immersive Experience By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtuix-omni References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/22/4253698/virtuix-omni-treadmill-oculus-rift-integration-kickstarter-pricing) The Virtuix Omni is like a cross between a treadmill and a trampoline. Instead of solely walking or jumping, it allows people to do both in any direction they desire. The Virtuix Omni is meant to work in conjunction with the [Oculus Rift](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus-rift-headset), a virtual reality device. Together, they create an immersive experience that will appear more real than ever. In place of a moving belt, the surface of the Virtuix Omni is more akin to the trampoline. It boasts a slick, sloped surface that users slide down as they take move forward. This may seem like a challenge, but it could solve the issue of disorientation when it comes to Oculus Rift. The Virtuix Omni will soon be launched as a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-loco) campaign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Omni-directional Gaming Treadmills:** The Virtuix Omni provides a more immersive gaming experience with the ability to walk and jump in any direction. - **Virtual Reality Devices:** The integration of the Virtuix Omni with the Oculus Rift creates a realistic and immersive virtual reality experience. - **Kickstarter Campaigns:** The upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the Virtuix Omni presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The Virtuix Omni enhances the gaming experience and opens up possibilities for innovative gameplay mechanics. - **Virtual Reality:** The integration of the Virtuix Omni with the Oculus Rift offers a new level of immersion in the virtual reality industry. - **Crowdfunding:** The launch of a Kickstarter campaign for the Virtuix Omni highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the crowdfunding industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Full-Body-Tracking VR Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one-core.md) - [Action-Packed VR Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-walk-c2.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Locomotive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-loco.md) - [Haptic VR Walking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekto-one-boots.md) - [Versatile Omnidirectional Floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holotile.md) - [Locomotion VR Controller Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-motion-simulator.md) - [Cyberpunk VR Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekto-vr.md) - [Gamified Treadmill Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-victory-treadmill.md) - [Nausea-Abating VR Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-platform.md)