Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality (VR) systems, today announced that the U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command is collaborating with Virtuix, through its strategic partner KBR, as the lead integrator for the operational assessment of a multi-user virtual infantry training system. The project will incorporate four Omni One omni-directional treadmills, enabling a fire team of four Marines to walk, run, crouch, and maneuver together without boundaries in a shared virtual environment.
By adding natural movement, the system aims to replicate the physical and cognitive demands of real-world combat situations. In the training scenario, a four-person infantry fire team, equipped with representative weapons, will move tactically to engage an enemy position. The system will also include a trainer workstation, allowing instructors to design and execute custom scenarios and conduct detailed after-action reviews.
“Realistic simulation of movement on foot is fundamental to effective training,” said Colonel Walt Yates. “The ability for Marines to physically maneuver together in a virtual environment—walking, communicating, and reacting as a team—represents a major step forward in training capability. We want to provide Marines or Soldiers on a mission with a sense of déjà vu about where they are and where they are going.”
Virtuix’s 360-degree treadmill technology enables users to physically move in every direction without boundaries, instead of relying on joysticks or teleportation mechanics. This approach builds muscle memory and improves situational awareness—key elements for effective infantry training where coordinated movement and spatial orientation are critical.
VTIX shares galloped 33.5 cents, or 9.4%, to $3.84.
