The few systems I've seen with the rolling bars/mat to walk on are equally complex aside from the mechanics/hydraulics that would be needed for the display harness.Ganreizu wrote:Sounds more expensive than what VR currently does to be honest. More materials, more intensive shipping/handling, more complicated install, arguably inferior immersion, no portability, potentially more computing power needed to output to a larger display. :/ I think it would be really really impressive looking, just not very practical compared to the smaller units.joe7dust wrote: Instead of those machines they currently use for immersive VR with the rolling surface to walk on in any direction, just have a ring or perhaps even a semi-sphere (hemi-sphere?) of displays that could even be curved themselves. Then the ring rotates and spins to simulate movement.
The part I agree with is that is might not be as immersive. It is hard for me to picture how they would compare to each other exactly, but I think both implementations might have their niches. It sure would make a decent backdrop/background layer for something like google glass. You could simulate augmented reality games without having to leave the house too.
edit: example, you could have the sphere linked to your "physical location" in some secure, non-spoofable fashion that denotes what is supposed to be your gps coordinates. Then you travel around as usual collecting Pokemon or whatever. DLC upgrade for a faster car for $49.99
