Level-Ups: Motorized Stilts that Simulate Stair Steps in Virtual Reality

Level-Ups: Motorized Stilts that Simulate Stair Steps in Virtual Reality Dominik Schmidt, Robert Kovacs, Vikram Mehta, Udayan Umapathi, Sven Köhler, Lung-Pan Cheng, Patrick Baudisch Abstract: We present “Level-Ups”, computer-controlled stilts that allow virtual reality users to experience walking up and down steps. Each Level-Up unit is a self-contained device worn like a boot. Its main functional element is a vertical actuation mechanism mounted to the bottom of the boot that extends vertically. Unlike tr