Virtual reality treadmill: Run with a view

To add an exhilarating dimension to indoor exercising, the virtual reality treadmill is an innovative attempt. The treadmill brings alive the outdoor factors for the user and motivates you to jog effectively without the fear of getting sun burn or getting tangled in traffic issues. Moreover, researchers have studied that the unrestricted visual distraction stimulates the minds of an individual, expunges off mental tensions and invigorates him/her to work harder with more dedication than possibly available indoors. This fact has been put to practical and technological treatment by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute that resulted in to the virtual reality treadmill.

Virtual Reality Treadmill

The treadmill is equipped with a graphic sensitive mechanism. It comes with a video streaming output which is activated when the user is jogging on the platform of the treadmill. The treadmill adjusts to the terrains as visible on the TV monitor and makes it a live-in set up rather than a boring indoor activity. The high definition video output is enhanced further with sounds powered by two 5 W speakers, which makes the entire time spent on the treadmill seem real.

The scene varies between trails, hills, cityscapes, country terrains of Northern Italy and American contexts. To add a dramatic thrill to the run on the mill, there are Venetian cobble roads along with lagoons and gondolas. The treadmill on its own adjusts its inclination up or down, based on the terrain visible on the video giving the user a simulated feel of running down those areas in person.

The video stream also slows down or paces up when you speed up or slow down giving a more realistic view. It is all enabled through HDMI and RCA cables provided herewith . Apart from the video settings, the treadmill on its own is quite competitive and has unique structural superiority with a steel frame of 14 gauge. It has a widespread structure with dimensions of 79 inches length x 37 inches width x 57 inches height and weighs about 286 lbs. The platform is 1 inch thick and is specially designed with a patented cushioned surface that prevents joint damages to the minimum.

The treadmill comes with LED panel and is computed with 15 different workout programs, a heart beat monitor with a chest strap. It also has a dock or audio port for holding your iPod or iPhone for the extra music thumps.

Via: Hammacher