Virtuix Omni One Preview: A Complete VR Solution with a Custom Pico Headset Sets a New Bar

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The Omni One by Virtuix aims to be a game-changer for at-home virtual reality experiences. However, unlike some of the other VR treadmills on the market, The Omni One isn't just a treadmill-like platform; it's an all-in-one system that includes a modified Pico 4 headset, making it a self-contained package that's as plug and play as you can get. With a focus on intuitive movement, a simplified setup, and the claim that it can provide more freedom to your virtual worlds, this system offers an intriguing glimpse into the future of consumer VR.

Setting the (Real) Virtual Stage

Setting up the Omni One is a notably streamlined experience compared my previous VR Treadmill, the KAT Walk C2. The hardware comes in a ready-to-use package that includes the Omni One platform which is the bottom of the treadmill and the metal rail that I call a «spine». Also included in the package are sensors, and a custom Pico 4 headset with its own set of controllers.

From unboxing to assembling and putting everything together, the process feels more straightforward compared to setting up the Kat Walk C2 system, which involved fiddling with the side and back rails, and putting it all together with somewhat complicated instructions. While VIrtuix did have this system setup for me with white glove service, which they offer with the purchase of the $2,595 dollar system, I watched as they quickly unboxed the bottom of the treadmill, and then slotted in the singular metal spine and back harness. It took the movers more time getting the system in the door than it did for them to put it together. 

What I didn't particularly like about the KATVR C2 was that putting the system together was just the beginning. Next you had to setup the PC VR, either streaming through the PC directly or by setting up yet another peripheral called the KAT Nexus, which had limitations to what games you could play. If you're a novice at VR, this can be all be a pretty daunting task. 

For the Omni One, the main piece that