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Electric Treadmill Shoes for Virtual Reality Gamer Invented By Freeaim Startup in UK/US for?

Freeaim startup base in the United Kingdom developed Electric Treadmill Shoes that can revolutionize Virtual Reality gaming. According to the latest, report the user or gamer stands on a hard floor area of at least 2 by 2 meters or (6.6 feet).

According to the company, when the gamer steps forward, omnidirectional wheels on the other shoe move that leg back, preventing forward progress. and If the gamer moves too close to the edge of the designated area, the shoes gradually guide them back to the center.

This system allows for walking, jumping, jogging, turning in place, and taking one or two sidesteps. With recent funding, a developer version is now available to corporate clients for $4,999 per pair. According to co-founder Alex Evans, a consumer model is expected next year for about $1,000.

Future updates will enable walking backward and continuous sidestepping by adjusting the wheel modules. Freeaim VR Shoes are compatible with any VR headset supported by SteamVR and most PC-based VR games with walkable environments.

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