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Stompz - Low intensity, cost-friendly VR movement device
Hey all, I have created a simple, inexpensive device that allows you to remain seated while walking through your virtual environments. It uses a pair of wireless ankle bracelet sensors that conver...
Good question, Steve.
I've seen devices that use pressure sensing as a solution to this problem. The issue with most of them is that they are used more like a joystick than anything else (i.e. Leaning, or pressing a certain direction allows you to move that direction). I really wanted to preserve the walking motion (even while seated). I'm sure you could do this also with pressure sensors. I just haven't seen any. Yours is the first and it looks pretty much complete, from what I can tell.
The real reason I didn't go that route was because I got into accelerometers and found them to be cheaper to use wirelessly (though more difficult to use when interpreting the movements).
I believe your idea has some amazing potential (I'm a dev kit backer!). I look forward to learning about all of the new advancements as you develop this, and maybe help out if I can.
Best of luck on your campaign!
Matt
I've seen devices that use pressure sensing as a solution to this problem. The issue with most of them is that they are used more like a joystick than anything else (i.e. Leaning, or pressing a certain direction allows you to move that direction). I really wanted to preserve the walking motion (even while seated). I'm sure you could do this also with pressure sensors. I just haven't seen any. Yours is the first and it looks pretty much complete, from what I can tell.
The real reason I didn't go that route was because I got into accelerometers and found them to be cheaper to use wirelessly (though more difficult to use when interpreting the movements).
I believe your idea has some amazing potential (I'm a dev kit backer!). I look forward to learning about all of the new advancements as you develop this, and maybe help out if I can.
Best of luck on your campaign!
Matt