Foot-Based VR Controllers

'Brilliant Sole' Offers a Hands-Free Way to Move Through Virtual Worlds

Thanks to the mainstream controllers that have been released to support interactions in virtual reality environments, people first and foremost think of the hands—but Brilliant Sole offers a much more intuitive, immersive way for people to get around VR spaces with the feet.

Brilliant Sole is a North Carolina-based VR startup that created a sensor and haptic footwear platform that can be embedded into insoles. As such, the foot-based, hands-free controllers allow VR participants to immerse themselves while seated, standing or walking. While sensors track the force of a foot at various pressure points, haptic motions give feedback to the foot, making it possible for a richer sensory experience.

As of 2019, Brilliant Sole plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign for its technology.
Trend Themes
1. Foot-based VR Controllers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing immersive VR experiences that utilize foot-based, hands-free controllers for enhanced sensory feedback.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating foot-based VR controllers into gaming and entertainment industries for a more immersive and realistic experience.
2. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing foot-based VR controllers in physical therapy and rehabilitation to enhance patient engagement and outcomes.
3. Training and Simulation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing foot-based VR controllers in military and industrial training scenarios for more realistic and hands-free simulations.

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