The VirtuWalk is a cutting-edge haptic treadmill that enables natural, intuitive movement through virtual environments. Thanks to its patented handlebar system, users can turn, navigate, and explore effortlessly, unlocking a new sense of physical freedom in VR. Whether used individually or shared with others as fully interactive avatars, VirtuWalk creates immersive experiences that feel both social and embodied.

From gaming, architecture, and urban design to simulation, education, and research—the range of applications is virtually limitless, with new use cases emerging wherever imagination meets movement. Beyond these domains, VirtuWalk also opens up new possibilities in therapeutic and assistive contexts. Further on this website, we explore how this potential becomes a true game changer in mental healthcare: ‘Moving to Health’.

Moving to Health

Moving to Health harnesses physical movement within virtual environments to support mental health in a powerful new way. By walking through carefully designed VR scenarios, individuals can safely engage with traumatic experiences in an embodied and controlled setting. This approach has proven particularly effective for PTSD-treatment, including complex trauma and veterans with long-term trauma-related conditions. Clinical cases demonstrate a 30–40% reduction in treatment time while achieving outcomes comparable to, or better than, conventional therapies. Moving to Health lays the foundation for a new care model, including the potential development of dedicated Moving to Health Clinics, where technology, psychology, and movement converge.

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Our Story & Team

The VirtuWalk team brings together pioneers in immersive technology, design, and mental healthcare. What began as an initiative to develop a groundbreaking haptic treadmill evolved into a bold vision for a new form of exposure psychotherapy—one that integrates movement, virtual environments, and clinical insight. This convergence has led to a true game changer in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. We believe innovation happens through collaboration. We invite individuals, companies, clinics, researchers, funders, and strategic partners who share this ambition to join us in shaping the future of embodied mental healthcare.