Khaberni - The virtual reality equipment company "Ekto VR" has managed to develop shoes that users can wear and walk in within the virtual world without moving from their spot, thanks to a unique technology that keeps the user’s movement stationary in reality.
The company is based in Pittsburgh and works on developing virtual reality equipment that is compatible with various technology applications, whether they are games or other products that rely on virtual reality technologies.
The company describes its new shoes as semi-robotic, because they operate in the opposite direction to the user and prevent them from advancing and walking forward, although the character in the virtual world moves from its spot and walks forward.
This is achieved through a series of wheels and brakes that work to fix the user's place and keep them stationary.
The company has been working on developing the shoes for more than 5 years until it managed to reach a version that could be commercially released in the market, and the company expects that the consumer version will be launched next year.
The company is currently working on collaborating with a group of virtual reality technology development companies and their games to ensure the shoes are supported in various games.
Although the company is currently focused on virtual reality games, the uses of such shoes are diverse and numerous, starting from using them for training soldiers in virtual environments or even for virtual tours in museums and archaeological sites.
