Virtuix Brings AI-Generated Terrain to Defense Training and Simulation

Virtual Terrain Walk system integrates Gaussian splatting technology for faster, more realistic virtual environments

Feb. 3, 2026 at 7:15am

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Virtuix Inc., a leading developer of full-body virtual reality systems, has integrated AI-driven Gaussian splatting technology into its Virtual Terrain Walk (VTW) system for training and simulation in the defense industry. Gaussian splatting rapidly transforms real-world environments captured with 360-degree cameras into high-fidelity, photorealistic, and navigable 3D worlds, reducing the time required to create realistic virtual terrain from weeks or months to hours.

Why it matters

The integration of AI-driven Gaussian splatting with Virtuix's omni-directional treadmills enables soldiers to 'walk the battlefield before they fight on it,' enhancing warfighters' readiness through immersive simulation. This capability is seen as revolutionary, as it allows for faster deployment of realistic virtual environments for ground combat mission planning and rehearsals.

The details

VTW is a multi-user system designed for simulations where realism, spatial awareness, and physical movement are critical. By incorporating Gaussian splatting, VTW lets soldiers physically walk, run, and crouch in 360 degrees inside geo-specific virtual environments. Virtuix has already seen early adoption within defense organizations, with Omni One test units purchased by Yokota Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

  • Virtuix showcased a proof-of-concept of VTW at the I/ITSEC tradeshow in December 2025.
  • Virtuix debuted trading of its Class A ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market on January 27, 2026.

The players

Virtuix Inc.

A leading manufacturer of full-body virtual reality systems for consumer, enterprise, and defense markets.

Jan Goetgeluk

Chief Executive Officer of Virtuix.

Jay Miseli

A retired U.S. Army Colonel.

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What they’re saying

“Creating realistic virtual environments has historically been a slow and labor-intensive process. By integrating AI-driven Gaussian splatting into Virtual Terrain Walk, we can now scan real-world locations and quickly turn them into photorealistic virtual spaces that our warfighters can physically explore. This capability meaningfully enhances warfighters' readiness through immersive simulation.”

— Jan Goetgeluk, Chief Executive Officer of Virtuix (Virtuix)

“The ability to iterate through scenarios and understand how environmental changes affect outcomes can significantly reduce the potential for error on the modern battlefield.”

— Jay Miseli, Retired U.S. Army Colonel (Virtuix)

What’s next

Virtuix intends to complement potentially high-volume consumer sales of its Omni One gaming system with high-margin enterprise and defense opportunities, including recurring revenues from software licensing and customized simulation development.

The takeaway

Virtuix's integration of AI-driven Gaussian splatting technology with its omni-directional treadmills represents a significant advancement in the field of virtual reality, enabling faster creation of realistic, navigable virtual environments for defense training and simulation, with the potential for broader applications in enterprise and consumer markets.