Cybershoes, a VR peripheral designed to simulate walking, is coming to Oculus Quest and Quest 2.
We tried Cybershoes for the first time two years ago. The kit consists of a pair of soles that you wrap around your feet before sitting in a chair. As you sit, swing your legs back and forth on the floor to mimic walking, which is then reflected in a specific experience. The kit used to be limited to PC VR headsets, but this new wireless model will be compatible with Facebook’s standalone headset via Bluetooth connectivity. Check out the video below.
The developers are free to integrate support for the kit via a software development kit that has just been launched. In fact, Cybershoes partnered with Vertigo Games to endorse the all-time zombie shooter Arizona Sunshine (which itself has been updated for Quest 2).
Prior to launch, Cybershoes will reach out to Kickstarter for pre-orders. However, the company claims that this is not to fund the production already covered, but to fund the developers’ reach and make the kit available for more games.
The company hasn’t yet announced how much it plans to raise on Kickstarter and how much it will cost to pre-order a unit through the crowdfunding campaign. However, don’t expect them to be cheap. The original Cybershoes started at a staggering $ 349. You could get a package that also includes a swivel chair and round rug for $ 449. Bundles are also included in upcoming pre-orders.
It’s definitely interesting to see how Cybershoes end up on Quest, though the standalone platform limitation to a chair seems pretty restrictive. Back in September, we looked at another approach to VR locomotion called the Ekto One. As with cybershoes, this device simulates walking, but this time you get up. The compromise? The boots are massive and complex, allowing only walking, not running, as they pull you back to the center of your scope.
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