Virtuix Integrates AI Technology to Accelerate Military Virtual Reality Training

Virtuix Inc. has announced the integration of AI-driven Gaussian splatting technology into its Virtual Terrain Walk system for defense sector training and simulation. This AI-based 3D reconstruction technique transforms real-world environments captured with 360-degree cameras into photorealistic, navigable 3D worlds in hours rather than months, creating immersive battlefield simulations that are as realistic as possible.

The VTW system leverages Virtuix’s omni-directional treadmills and Gaussian splatting technology to enable commanders and units to virtually walk through geo-specific terrain for mission planning, reconnaissance and leader rehearsals. Units can physically walk in 360 degrees without boundaries to familiarize themselves with battlespace, identify key areas, determine kill zones, place weapons and mark routes. Virtuix demonstrated this capability in this video showing how mission areas can be recreated virtually in a fraction of the time typically required.

‘Creating realistic virtual environments has historically been a slow and labor-intensive process,’ said Jan Goetgeluk, Chief Executive Officer of Virtuix. ‘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.’ The system supports collaborations across more than 12 stations locally or across geographies for multi-user mission planning and rehearsals, with adjustable conditions and enemy forces layered into simulations to create realistic combat scenarios.

Virtuix has already sold test units to Yokota Air Force Base, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The company demonstrated VTW’s capabilities at I/ITSEC, the world’s largest annual modeling, simulation, and training conference, alongside partners Cesium and HTC. The demonstration illustrated how AI-based terrain reconstruction combines with Cesium’s geospatial data and immersive virtual reality hardware to support large geo-specific, physically navigable virtual environments.

Beyond defense applications, Virtuix sees opportunities for AI-driven Gaussian splatting in industrial and safety training, real estate visualization and law enforcement. The company also plans to incorporate the technology into its Omni One at-home gaming system, which has driven a 138% increase in sales since its official launch in late 2024. Virtuix views this integration as a core element of its long-term growth strategy, complementing consumer sales with high-margin enterprise and defense opportunities including recurring revenues from software licensing and customized simulation development.

‘We believe AI-driven 3D reconstruction technologies like Gaussian splatting are foundational to the future of virtual reality,’ Goetgeluk said. ‘They have the potential to deliver the full promise of the VR medium across entertainment, enterprise, and defense applications.’ The technology’s ability to rapidly create realistic training environments represents a significant advancement in military preparedness, potentially reducing errors on the modern battlefield through enhanced scenario iteration and environmental understanding.

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