Virtuix and UCF Unveil Humanoid Robot Controlled by Omni One Treadmill

Collaboration shows how Omni One can enable natural movement for humanoid robot teleoperation and training.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Virtuix Inc., a leading developer of full-body virtual reality systems, has announced a collaboration with the University of Central Florida's Institute for Simulation & Training (IST) to demonstrate a humanoid robot steered in real time using Virtuix's Omni One omni-directional treadmill. The companies also revealed a partnership with 1HMX on the Nexus NX1, a full-body system designed for humanoid robot teleoperation and physical AI training.

Why it matters

This collaboration highlights how immersive VR technology can address key limitations in humanoid robot teleoperation by allowing human operators to walk and move naturally in any direction while the robot mirrors that movement. It also showcases the potential for using full-body movement data captured on the Omni One to train autonomous robots.

The details

In the collaboration, the Omni One operator experiences the robot's point of view through 'vDen,' a stereoscopic 'CAVE-like' projection system that fully surrounds the operator. The vDen system enhances operator comfort and makes it easier to reference physical objects in their environment. The NX1 system integrates the Omni One treadmill with HaptX Gloves G1 to provide real-time tactile and force feedback to the operator.

  • The collaboration was announced on February 25, 2026.

The players

Virtuix Inc.

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

University of Central Florida's Institute for Simulation & Training (IST)

A research institute focused on advancing simulation and training technologies.

1HMX

A company that partnered with Virtuix on the production of the Nexus NX1, a full-body system for humanoid robot teleoperation and physical AI training.

Jan Goetgeluk

Chief Executive Officer of Virtuix.

Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira

Executive Director of IST at the University of Central Florida, co-inventor of the CAVE virtual reality system, and a leading innovator in virtual reality for over 30 years.

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What they’re saying

“Humanoid robots and embodied AI are an exciting frontier, and we see enormous potential for our Omni One Enterprise system in this booming industry.”

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

“Pairing an omni-directional treadmill with vDen or other CAVE-like environments opens a new approach to human-robot interaction. Using intuitive, natural full-body movement, operators can control humanoid robots with a stronger sense of presence and spatial awareness.”

— Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, Executive Director of IST at the University of Central Florida (Globe Newswire)

What’s next

Virtuix and 1HMX plan to showcase the Nexus NX1 full-body system for humanoid robot teleoperation and physical AI training at an upcoming industry event.

The takeaway

This collaboration demonstrates how immersive VR technology can enhance human-robot interaction, enabling more natural and intuitive control of humanoid robots for a variety of applications, from defense and research to industrial settings.