LOCOMOTION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS

摘要

A locomotion system for use with a virtual environment technology includes a platform configured to support a user, a harness support assembly coupled to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and a safety harness configured to be worn by the user. The harness support assembly includes a support halo positioned above the platform and extending about a vertical central axis. The safety harness includes an interface structure moveably coupled to the support halo.

主权项

1. A locomotion system for use with a virtual environment technology, the system comprising:
a platform; a harness support assembly coupled to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, wherein the harness support assembly comprises a vertically adjustable support halo positioned above the platform and extending about a vertical central axis; a safety harness coupled to a interface structure configured to slidingly engage and be vertically supported by the support halo; and a motion sensing device in communication with a processing unit and configured to detect and track motion within the platform.