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Treadmill concept : Hip Control
Most VR Treadmills I've seen so far are built around the idea of including a mobile 360° rotating part (usually a ring) that let's you face and walk in the real life direction you want. But what if...
it could work. you would need to wear a hip rotation sensing device.
Though the treadmill would have to be very light in order to rotate it fast because your hip rotation speed is freaking fast as your change your direction by 90° from a still-stand position.
If the odt construction only weigh 10kilos or so and would have good brakes.....
Definitely worth a try.
I checked mechanics a bit. Its more the front facing direction of your pelvis that changes not the hip.
the hip joint of the leg standing still rotates but the leg doesnt change direction.
Though the treadmill would have to be very light in order to rotate it fast because your hip rotation speed is freaking fast as your change your direction by 90° from a still-stand position.
If the odt construction only weigh 10kilos or so and would have good brakes.....
Definitely worth a try.
I checked mechanics a bit. Its more the front facing direction of your pelvis that changes not the hip.
the hip joint of the leg standing still rotates but the leg doesnt change direction.