Virtuix Delivers Omni One to Florida University for Therapy and Simulation

Collaboration aims to evaluate VR treadmill system for rehabilitation and clinical training applications.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:15pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of the Virtuix Omni One omni-directional treadmill system, with neon cyan and magenta lights illuminating the physical hardware components, conceptually representing the advanced, high-tech nature of the platform and its potential medical applications.Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill system aims to enhance physical therapy, rehabilitation, and clinical training through its immersive, full-body movement capabilities.Austin Today

Virtuix Inc., a developer of full-body virtual reality systems, has delivered an Omni One omni-directional treadmill to Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Faculty and students in FGCU's Marieb College of Health & Human Services will evaluate the system for use in physical therapy, occupational therapy, neurological rehabilitation, fall prevention, and clinical simulation applications.

Why it matters

The Omni One system presents potential as both a medical device and a clinical simulation platform, with its immersive 360-degree locomotion technology allowing for objective assessment of gait, balance, stride mechanics, postural control, and reaction time - making it highly applicable across physical therapy and rehabilitation. This collaboration could open a new large market opportunity for Virtuix alongside its consumer and defense businesses.

The details

In addition to rehabilitation applications, Omni One may also support simulation-based education by enabling learners to navigate realistic virtual environments, including hospital units, home settings, community spaces, and disaster scenarios. Virtuix believes these capabilities can enhance situational awareness through interactive, movement-based experiences that train executive function and memory.

  • Virtuix delivered the Omni One system to FGCU in April 2026.

The players

Virtuix Inc.

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

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)

The university where faculty and students in the Marieb College of Health & Human Services will evaluate the Omni One system.

Dr. Joseph P. Buhain

Director of Interprofessional Simulation and Emerging Technology at the Marieb College of Health & Human Services at FGCU.

Jan Goetgeluk

CEO of Virtuix.

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What they’re saying

“The Virtuix system presents strong potential as both a medical device and a clinical simulation platform. Its immersive 360-degree locomotion technology allows for objective assessment of gait, balance, stride mechanics, postural control, and reaction time. This makes it highly applicable across physical therapy and rehabilitation. The integrated safety harness creates a secure environment for progressive therapeutic interventions while minimizing fall risk.”

— Dr. Joseph P. Buhain, Director of Interprofessional Simulation and Emerging Technology, Marieb College of Health & Human Services at Florida Gulf Coast University

“We are excited to work with FGCU and evaluate the use of Omni One for medical applications. This collaboration potentially opens another large market for Virtuix in addition to our consumer and defense businesses. More importantly, we believe our Omni technology has the power to help patients worldwide by making physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises more engaging and effective.”

— Jan Goetgeluk, CEO of Virtuix

What’s next

Virtuix and FGCU will work together to evaluate the Omni One system across various rehabilitation and simulation settings to assess its potential medical applications.

The takeaway

This collaboration highlights Virtuix's efforts to expand its VR technology beyond consumer and defense markets, with a focus on leveraging the Omni One's unique capabilities to enhance physical therapy, rehabilitation, and clinical training.