The buzz behind Oculus Rift and the headset’s next-gen VR capabilities have inspired a host of additional products all aimed at creating a more immersive gaming experience. One of the most aggressive attempts to build a full-body solution for gaming use comes from PrioVR. The company recently yanked a Kickstarter campaign after its attempt to raise $250,000 to finalize the device only garnered $111,000 worth of support, but was on-site at CES 2014 to demonstrate a half-body version of the suit that could be paired with the Oculus VR headset.
PrioVR’s goal is to built a total body suit for under $400, while the half-body suit that encompasses head, arm, chest, and hand gestures is meant to come in under $270. According to the company, they’ve built an SDK that can be integrated into all major game engines. The partnership with Oculus, as you might expect, is a bit physically complicated. PrioVR is building a full-body motion capture solution that can incorporate input from the entirety of you. The company’s website videos and photos show players diving, kicking, punching, and engaging in other activities that require a high degree of spatial awareness. Oculus is building a high-end VR simulator that straps on to your face. Combine the two, and you’ve got the recipe for the most hilarious YouTube videos in decades. How long before “Husband attacks zombie, accidentally punches cat through television” actually becomes a thing?
