Immerse yourself in gaming & exercise with the Omni

Credit: Virtuix/ Kickstarter

Full on virtual reality (including natural use of your feet) for video games.  It's a Kickstarter project, fully funded to over $740,000 in only a few days.  As of this writing, you can still get on board for $429.

Is it just an expensive toy?  No.  Sitting for long periods of time can be a threat to your health.  There have been (rare) fatalities among gamers.  Omni accepts inputs including turning, standing, walk, run, jump & crouch.  Video games can stop being a threat to you health & become a fitness programme.  Counts calories burned too.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/06/10/immerse-yourself-in-gaming-and-exercise-with-the-omni/

Kickstarter page:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1944625487/omni-move-naturally-in-your-favorite-game

Video:

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Google China return unlikely, according to Google chariman

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Honda begins leasing Walking Assist Exoskeleton (Flash video)

Credit: Honda/Ubergizmo

Exoskeleton development has mainly focused on military & industrial applications. On the other hand, Honda has recently began leasing its Walking Assist Exoskeleton to hospitals for rehabilitation & mobility assistance purposes. At the moment, exoskeletons will only be available in Japan for monitoring & validation purposes.

http://www.gizmag.com/honda-leasing-walking-assist-device-exoskeleton/27681/

http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/05/honda-walking-assist-exoskeleton-now-being-leased-in-japan/

Flash video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp4XUvgqkbU / practical exoskeletons everyday use with Honda begun leasing 100 Walking Assist Devices hospitals Japan monitor validate their usefulness real world Honda's Walking Assist Device designed provide assistance rehabilitation most exoskeletons exoskeleton RB3D Raytheon Lockheed Martinprimarily aimed military marketplace provide strength endurance soldiers development company's Bodyweight Support Exoskeleton tested worker assist device work being done military context applicable worker assist devices Honda R&D work Honda's Asimo robot focused study human walking walk variety environments slopes stairs rough ground progressed controlled computer takes into account sensors improve symmetry timing each leg lifting ground extending forward promote longer stride easier walk compact 2.6 kg device designed Honda working collaboratively medical research institutions developed hospitals leasing program announced announcement research medium large size leased 50 different hospitals sports exoskeletons Japanese D-ART iREX 2011 /