Locomotion in VR is a real problem and although these are extremely clunky looking things, they could be on to something.
ektovr.com
Interesting to see what they come up with and what size they can eventually get these down to with some more engineering. Right now they are way too clunky. Nice idea though.
EKTO VR: Virtual Reality Training with Robotics
EKTO ONE, the world’s first robotic VR movement solution. Worn over your shoes, they provide solid footing when you're standing still, keep you within the VR workspace when you’re walking, and match your motion in the headset for a fully immersive training experience. Patent pending technologies...
ektovr.com
Interesting to see what they come up with and what size they can eventually get these down to with some more engineering. Right now they are way too clunky. Nice idea though.