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Pace Cast

Description

Pace Cast is a proof-of-concept that uses an HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker worn on the foot as a gait sensor to control the playback speed of a first-person walkthrough video in real time. Walking in place increases the video's playback rate while audio pitch is preserved, creating a seamless perceptual coupling between physical movement and visual locomotion.

The system consists of a Python backend that reads tracker data via SteamVR and a web frontend (served in a Chromium-based browser) that receives playback rate commands and adjusts the video accordingly. This POC explores embodied interaction for virtual navigation and immersive media experiences.

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Collaborators

• Leonel Merino Lead Collaborator