Undoubtedly, the Oculus Rift is already set to change the world of video games and beyond, offering an impressive and viable way to achieve virtual reality. And like any exciting piece of new tech, the Rift has spawned its own accessories to increase the overall experience. But where devices like the Omni treadmill require a large setup to make you feel like you're actually walking in a game, the PrioVR uses a series of sensors strapped right to your body.
YEI has spent years working on affordable sensors, capable of reading body movements and transmitting those motions to software. And thanks to the Oculus Rift, the company realized those nodes could be used for VR, meaning you can wear the headset and engage in an in-game sword fight with your actual arm swings and kicks.
The Kickstarter campaign is seeking $225,000 in funding, and as of this writing, the PrioVR project has already raised over $11,000. The demonstrations shown in the video appear to offer 1:1 responses to the player's actions, including walking around and kneeling down in an environment. A $450 early bird pledge will get you a "Lite" version of the developer kit, while a "Pro" version--read: more sensors--costs $625.
Yes, it's expensive. And yes, when coupled with the Oculus Rift headset, it's impossible to not look like a total goober. But if the PrioVR actually works as described, it's the beginning of something potentially exciting.
Matt Clark is a freelance writer covering the world of videogames, tech, and popular culture. Follow him on Twitter @ClarkMatt and MyIGN at Matt_Clark.
Source : ign[dot]com
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