Virtuix Omni and the Oculus Rift at E3 2013: bringing us closer to virtual reality

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Paul Miller gets immersed in the virtual reality world of Half-Life 2 using the Virtuix Omni. The rig uses a Kinect, the Oculus Rift, a static surface, and custom shoes to allow you to walk, run, and crouch in-game. To find out more, be sure to read the full article on The Verge: http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/11/4419832/virtuix-omni-vr-hands-on-demo More from The Verge:

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