"The wearable sandal-like controller named GO-OZ allows users to walk and move around VR games without any buttons or control sticks. Instead of using a handheld controller, the device relies on people's legs and feet, as the system digitally tracks natural steps and translates them into movement inside the virtual world and game. Most of the VR games today need handheld controllers before the users can fully play them since the movement is simulated using the buttons and thumbsticks."
"The wearable VR controller GO-OZ can adapt to any feet size, even while the players are wearing their shoes, because of the adjustable straps. The foam-like and soft bottom part is chunky and curvy to allow the users to tilt forward and backward. This area also houses the sensors of the device, which measure foot pressure, step length, and rhythm. They also detect when the wearer lifts a foot, shifts weight, or pushes forward."
GO-OZ is a wearable, sandal-like VR controller that uses foot and leg movements to generate in-game locomotion. Adjustable straps allow use over shoes and the foam-like bottom enables forward and backward tilting. Embedded sensors measure foot pressure, step length, and rhythm, and detect foot lifts, weight shifts, and pushes. The device connects to VR software via wireless or cable and translates natural steps into forward, backward, or sideways movement. Players can remain in place and lean to move rather than physically walking. A working prototype will be available for on-site trials at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 from September 25–28.
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