An Immersive VR Treadmill Alternative

We weren’t satisfied with existing VR treadmill solutions; most break the bank, and affordable solutions only allow you to march in place. That’s why we’ve created Reality Runner - using our treadmill sensor and just a few magnets, you can convert any belt-based manual treadmills into an immersive VR experience.

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An affordable locomotion solution

Take real steps in game. No special shoes, no marching in place. Our sensor uses the Hall effect to convert your treadmill movement to in game movement. It’s a cost-effective DIY-friendly alternative to VR locomotion without sacrificing immersion.

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Reality Runner V2 is here!

We’re excited to release the latest version of the Reality Runner Treadmill Sensor! New features include:

  • Our ultra sensitive automotive grade hall effect sensor improves resonsiveness, increases speed resolution and adds support for reverse movement

  • The upgraded processor improves speed tracking, reduces latency, and adds support for wired USB connections

  • The OLED screen displays system information and allows basic setting configuration for an improved setup experience out of the box

  • We’ve built a community development API available for tinkerers to develop their own custom applications around their treadmill sensor! Download here

Learn more about RRv2
Learn more about RRv2

Meet Peak Game Compatibility.

Our SteamVR driver and App give you plug-and-play compatibility with any VR game on Steam. For modded flat-screen titles that still need a gamepad, our virtual gamepad mode with merging fills the gap. And for multiplayer shooters with heavy anti-cheat? Our hardware driven XInput mode handles it natively. One sensor, every game.

Learn how it works
Learn how it works

User Configurability

Whether you’re using our Windows App or Web interface, Reality Runner puts you in full control. Dial in your speed curve, sprint triggers, and response profile for every game in your library. Set your weight, treadmill incline, and belt specs for accurate calorie and distance tracking across every session, with lifetime stats to watch your progress add up.

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Learn whats possible

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 FAQs

  • The Reality Runner treadmill sensor should be paired with a manual treadmill. These treadmills only move when you walk on them allowing the sensor to measure and convert your movement speed. If you already have one of these, great! If not, rest assured manual treadmills can be found used on local marketplaces (like Facebook) for $50-$100 depending on your location. You can also find them new online (like Amazon) for a bit more- here’s one we found online (link).

    Make sure to check the treadmill you have is compatible by reviewing the initial setup guide under treadmill assembly here (link). A magnet wheel will need to be attached to a flywheel that spins whenever the treadmill is in use.

  • Yes! Please let us know if you have any issues inputting your address at checkout and we can follow up with you directly.

  • Our Windows SteamVR driver and App create wide spread compatibility for any game in your library. Not using Windows or Steam? Our hardware driven Xinput mode turns your treadmill into a real game controller for games with native gamepad support or heavy anti-cheat.

  • Thank you for your purchase! First steps are to install your sensor and magnet wheel, see our Initial Setup guide for step by step instructions. Afterwards, visit our How To’s page for other guides!

  • Once you’ve received your sensor, if you have any issues with compatibility or function please reach out through our Contact form. We’ll do our best to help and promise to make it right.

  • Neither are required, however a home built harnes can be ideal for creating a more stable, safe, and comfortable playing experience

  • After your initial setup it may be normal for your in game character speed to not be quite right! Use our “Coarse” and “Fine” calibration controls to tune the sensor’s output speed to your comfortability. More information can be found in our Calibration guide.

  • We’d love to hear from you or help however possible! Please follow up on our Contact page.

  • We have lowered the input latency to ~30 ms. We have found this to be the least noticeable amount of latency while preserving accuracy.

  • Walking on a treadmill in VR takes some getting used to, however we’ve found most people learn quickly. Using head-relative locomotion in game helps quite a lot, however your controller joystick may still be used as need simultaneously with the treadmill sensor