Virtuix Integrates AI-Driven Gaussian Splatting Technology into Military Training Systems

Virtuix Inc., a developer of full-body virtual reality systems, announced the integration of AI-driven Gaussian splatting technology into its Virtual Terrain Walk system for defense sector training and simulation. Gaussian splatting is an AI-based 3D reconstruction technique that rapidly transforms real-world environments captured with 360-degree cameras into photorealistic, navigable 3D worlds. The process of creating high-fidelity virtual environments that previously took months can now be completed in mere hours, making it ideally suited for creating immersive battlefield simulations.

The Virtual Terrain Walk system leverages Virtuix's omni-directional treadmills and Gaussian splatting technology to enable commanders and units to virtually walk through geo-specific terrain for immersive 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.

Jan Goetgeluk, Chief Executive Officer of Virtuix, stated that creating realistic virtual environments has historically been a slow and labor-intensive process. By integrating AI-driven Gaussian splatting into Virtual Terrain Walk, the company can now scan real-world locations and quickly turn them into photorealistic virtual spaces that warfighters can physically explore. This capability meaningfully enhances warfighters' readiness through immersive simulation according to company representatives.

The system supports collaborations across more than 12 stations locally or across geographies for multi-user mission planning and rehearsals. Conditions can be adjusted, and enemy forces can be layered into simulations to create realistic combat scenarios. These capabilities are generating significant military interest, with retired U.S. Army Colonel Jay Miseli noting that the ability to iterate through scenarios and understand how environmental changes affect outcomes can significantly reduce potential errors on the modern battlefield.

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 system's capabilities were demonstrated at I/ITSEC, the world's largest annual modeling, simulation, and training conference, where Virtuix showed a proof-of-concept alongside partners Cesium (owned by Bentley Systems) and HTC. The demonstration illustrated how AI-based terrain reconstruction can be combined with Cesium's geospatial data and immersive virtual reality hardware to support large geo-specific, physically navigable virtual environments.

Beyond defense applications, Virtuix sees significant 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. The integration represents a core element of Virtuix's long-term growth strategy, complementing potentially high-volume consumer sales with high-margin enterprise and defense opportunities, including recurring revenues from software licensing and customized simulation development.