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ChickenTeriyakiBoy1 OP t1_jd9dp0p wrote

Reply to The Quest for Injectable Brain Implants Has Begun by ChickenTeriyakiBoy1

>Rather than making an electrode outside of the brain and then trying to implant it, they have designed a gel that, when injected into bodily tissue, solidifies into an electrically conductive polymer. The process isn’t unlike pouring molten metal into a mold, except that the gel is apparently harmless, and the electrode, once it forms, is just as soft and movable as the brain tissue around it.

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BenVirtuix t1_jd8d3r9 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill is finally making its way to customers by SAT0725

For people who struggle to find time to both play games and exercise, a VR treadmill makes perfect sense. With Omni One, you could explore a large open world game and exercise at the same time, which you couldn't do in a 3m x 3m space. And, as often gets mentioned, you won't have to worry about running into a wall again!

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BenVirtuix t1_jd8agxh wrote

Reply to comment by gopostalman in Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill is finally making its way to customers by SAT0725

Most consumers don't use PCVR. If you showed the difference between the two types of product and the experience (hardware setup, software and game configuration, social features, etc.), to a less focused group, I'm sure you would have got a different result. As I mentioned earlier though, there will be emulation software as well, which is a different proposition from the one you presented.

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gopostalman t1_jd6pfel wrote

Reply to comment by BenVirtuix in Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill is finally making its way to customers by SAT0725

I'm curious what type of research you obtained to come to this conclusion.
I asked 38 vr friends (vr chat) a question:
"The Virtuix Omni treadmill doesn't work with your valve index or PCVR (steam); you pay more money for the treadmill + a new vr headset. Is it worth it?"
No, 38 times.
I also heard "why wouldn't you just get a Kat walk?" 4 times.
RemindMe! 1 year "Check Virtuix's Success"

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BenVirtuix t1_jd6i4ro wrote

Reply to comment by TunaFishManwich in Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill is finally making its way to customers by SAT0725

The subscription is optional. Few games (if any) will require online play. Most games will have offline, single-player modes. Similar to Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus, the optional Omni Online subscription is needed for online gameplay, connectivity with friends, and participating in online prize contests.

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BenVirtuix t1_jd6hvf8 wrote

Reply to comment by DahakUK in Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill is finally making its way to customers by SAT0725

We believe that most consumers want a streamlined experience that is quick and easy to use, similar to a games console, which is why it comes bundled with the excellent Pico Neo 3 Pro headset, with our software preinstalled. Although we are not trying to compete with a device that acts only as a peripheral (with the limitations that come with that approach), we will still have emulation software as well - so, the best of both worlds.

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