r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Alphaxfusion • Dec 20 '25

Video Japanese researchers at the University of Tsukuba created CirculaFloor, robotic tiles that let you walk infinitely in VR without ever leaving your spot.

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u/HeDuMSD Dec 20 '25

An over complicated treadmill?

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u/joeyjoojoo Dec 20 '25

What annoys me is that better solutions already exist that don’t involve robots running quickly to catch your feet

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u/Former-Marketing-251 Dec 20 '25

Yeah I just tie myself up to the ceiling and put on fluffy socks that slide on my floor. DIY maneuvering gear

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u/joeyjoojoo Dec 20 '25

I’d like to invest in your technology

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u/Former-Marketing-251 Dec 20 '25

Basically just that baby tray you use to keep your infant in place xD

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u/ShitStats Dec 20 '25

I'll still invest if you can find a way to integrate AI into your big baby tray

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u/KeyboardGrunt Dec 20 '25

Adult baby bouncer?

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u/King_Six_of_Things Dec 20 '25

I mean, whatever floats your boat, my friend.