Strategic Collaboration with Naval Postgraduate School Expands Virtuix's Defense Market Momentum and Advances VR-Based Military Training
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 30, 2026 / New to The Street, a premier financial media platform broadcasting as sponsored programming on Bloomberg and Fox Business, today announces that its esteemed client, Virtuix Inc., has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California.
The agreement represents Virtuix's first formal research collaboration with the United States Navy and marks a significant milestone in the Company's continued expansion into the defense and simulation markets.
Positioning VR at the Center of Military Training Innovation
Under the agreement, Virtuix will deploy its Omni One system to NPS's Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES) Institute. Researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of omni-directional VR technology in enhancing military training, simulation, and mission planning.
This initiative reflects growing institutional demand for immersive, scalable training platforms that improve operational readiness while reducing logistical constraints.
Accelerating Defense Adoption Across Military Channels
The CRADA builds on Virtuix's increasing traction across the U.S. defense ecosystem, including engagements with the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps, with deployments at West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Yokota Air Base.
The collaboration further strengthens Virtuix's positioning as a next-generation provider of simulation technologies designed to support combat readiness, training efficiency, and human performance optimization.
Virtual Terrain Walk Expands Real-World Mission Capabilities
Virtuix's Virtual Terrain Walk (VTW) platform enables users to physically navigate immersive, AI-generated 3D environments based on real-world locations. The system supports:
Battlefield simulation and mission rehearsal
Pre-deployment familiarization of restricted environments such as submarines and naval vessels
Multi-user coordinated training scenarios
First responder and defense applications
By combining full-body movement with AI-driven 3D reconstruction, VTW delivers a highly realistic and adaptable training environment.
Executive Commentary
"Following growing interest from the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, we are excited to see the Navy begin evaluating our Omni technology for training and simulation applications," said Jan Goetgeluk, Founder and CEO of Virtuix. "This agreement highlights the broader adoption potential of our technology in defense. The insights gained will help accelerate the development of Virtual Terrain Walk as we expand our presence across military and first responder markets."
About Virtuix
Virtuix Inc. is a leading developer of full-body virtual reality systems for consumer, enterprise, and defense markets. Its Omni platform enables users to walk and run in 360 degrees within immersive digital environments, pushing the boundaries of XR and AI-powered simulation.
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