Infinadeck

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Metric	Value
Name	Infinadeck
Tagline	Omnidirectional treadmill technology for immersive XR experiences, enabling natural movement in virtual environments.
Headquarters	Rocklin, California, United States
Founded	2015
Stage	Seed
Business Model	Hardware + Software
Industry	Defense / Govtech
Technology	Hardware
Geography	North America
Growth Profile	Venture Scale
Founding Team	Solo Founder
Funding Label	Seed (total disclosed ~$2,300,000)

Links

• Website: https://infinadeck.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinadeck

Summary and Signal

Infinadeck is a hardware startup commercializing a patented omnidirectional treadmill, aiming to solve the fundamental locomotion challenge in virtual reality by enabling users to walk naturally in any direction while physically remaining in place [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024]. The company's bet is that unlocking true, full-body movement is a critical hardware layer for high-stakes VR applications in military simulation, enterprise training, and rehabilitation [ZoomInfo] [Aventure VC, July 2023]. Founded in 2015 by George Burger, who reportedly built the first prototype, the company is based in Rocklin, California [Voices of VR Podcast] [Aventure VC].

Its core Infinadeck Experience Platform is a compact, low-latency treadmill that integrates with major simulation engines like Unreal Engine and VBS4, positioning it as a specialized hardware component for professional VR ecosystems [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024]. The founding team includes Burger as Chief Technology Officer and Benjamin Freeman, listed as General Manager for North America [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026] [VisualVisitor, retrieved 2026]. To date, Infinadeck has raised an estimated $2.3 million, including a $1.2 million seed round in August 2021 led by Impact Venture Capital, and has secured technology partnerships, such as with wireless VR firm TPCAST, and government contract opportunities [Aventure VC, July 2023] [prweb.com, May 2018] [GovTribe, March 2020].

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Key company facts are confirmed, but some founder details and the full funding history rely on single sources.

Company Overview

Infinadeck emerged in 2015 from a founder's personal quest to solve a fundamental problem in virtual reality: the absence of natural locomotion. George Burger, the company's founder and Chief Technology Officer, decided to build an omnidirectional treadmill himself after finding no commercial options on the market [Voices of VR Podcast]. The company is headquartered in Rocklin, California, and has built its business around a patented hardware platform designed to let users walk and run in any direction while remaining physically stationary [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024] [Business Insider, March 2017].

By 2017, Infinadeck had established a technology partnership with TPCAST to demonstrate a fully wireless VR experience on its treadmill [prweb.com, May 2018]. The company has developed specialized configurations like the Vanguard platform for tactical squad training and has secured contracts for development work with entities like the U.K. Ministry of Defence and the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024] [D3 Tenders, retrieved 2026] [GovTribe, March 2020].

Data Accuracy: GREEN -- Confirmed by company website, public partnership announcements, and government contract databases.

The Product and the Stack

The company's core proposition is a hardware solution to a fundamental problem in immersive simulation: physical locomotion. Infinadeck's primary product is a patented omnidirectional treadmill, a platform that allows a user to walk, jog, or run in any direction while remaining physically stationary [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].

Technical specifications, as published by the company, define the hardware's performance envelope. The Infinadeck Experience Platform features a 79-inch by 79-inch (2m x 2m) deck, supports walking and jogging speeds up to 6.0 miles per hour, and carries a payload limit of 300 pounds (136 kg) [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024]. The system claims a 99.8% tread accuracy and a 15-millisecond response latency [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024]. The company states its manufacturing follows ISO 9001:2015 practices [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].

On the software and integration side, the platform is designed to connect with industry-standard simulation suites. The company provides SDK support for Unreal Engine 5 and Unity, and specifically lists integration with the military-grade VBS4 (Virtual Battlespace) platform [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].

Public materials differentiate between product configurations:

• Infinadeck Portal: Described as an "enterprise XR platform designed for training, collaboration, and research" and also as "the world's first active-response omnidirectional treadmill, purpose-built for robot locomotion training and evaluation" [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].
• Infinadeck Vanguard: A specialized configuration of the Portal platform tailored for military and tactical training, noted for featuring a mobile four-unit setup and AI-driven capabilities [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Core product specifications and partnerships are confirmed by the company's own materials and press releases.

The Market They Are Entering

The market for high-fidelity physical simulation hardware is no longer confined to niche academic labs, as defense modernization and enterprise training budgets create a durable, if specialized, demand signal.

According to MarketsandMarkets, the global military simulation and training market was valued at $12.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $19.8 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% [MarketsandMarkets, February 2024]. A separate report from Grand View Research estimates the global virtual reality in healthcare market size at $4.1 billion in 2023, with a forecast CAGR of 26.5% from 2024 to 2030 [Grand View Research, July 2024].

Metric	Value
Military Simulation & Training (2023)	$12.8B
VR in Healthcare (2023)	$4.1B

Demand is driven by several concurrent tailwinds. Within defense, the shift towards multi-domain operations and squad-level virtual training creates a need for platforms that enable coordinated physical movement [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024]. In enterprise and healthcare, the push for more effective, measurable training and rehabilitation protocols is accelerating adoption of immersive technologies that include kinesthetic feedback. The company's integration with established simulation software platforms like VBS4 and game engines like Unreal Engine 5 positions it as a hardware component within larger, funded procurement cycles [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Market sizing is drawn from analogous, third-party industry reports; Infinadeck's specific SAM is not publicly defined.

The Competitive Field

Infinadeck competes in a niche defined by hardware-enabled locomotion for immersive simulation.

Company	Positioning	Stage / Funding	Notable Differentiator
Infinadeck	Patented omnidirectional treadmill for natural walking in VR/XR; targets military, enterprise training, and healthcare.	Seed; ~$2.3M total raised [Aventure VC, July 2023]	Patented mechanical platform enabling 360-degree continuous movement; integrates with military sim platforms like VBS4 [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].
KATVR	VR locomotion hardware, including the KAT Walk C series of consumer and enterprise omnidirectional treadmills.	Venture-backed; $10M+ in disclosed funding [Crunchbase].	Focus on consumer and light enterprise markets with a lower price point and a compact, cable-driven design.

Infinadeck's current defensible edge rests on its patented mechanical design and its early integration into professional simulation stacks. The company's specification sheet cites a 99.8% tread accuracy and 15ms response latency [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024]. More critically, its direct SDK support for platforms like VBS4 creates a software moat within the defense vertical [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- Competitor KATVR confirmed via Crunchbase; Infinadeck's technical specs and positioning are from its own website.

Opportunity

The opportunity for Infinadeck is to become the de facto hardware standard for natural locomotion in professional-grade extended reality (XR) simulations.

Infinadeck has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence for training software services and was part of a Federal Contract Opportunity with the Naval Sea Systems Command [GovTribe, March 2020] [D3 Tenders]. Its Vanguard platform is specifically configured for tactical training, and the core technology integrates with established military simulation suites like VBS4 [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024].

Data Accuracy: YELLOW -- The core product specifications and target verticals are well-documented by the company. Government contract details are cited from public databases.

Sources

1. [Infinadeck, retrieved 2024] Infinadeck - Movement Without Limits | https://infinadeck.com/
2. [ZoomInfo] ZoomInfo Company Profile for Infinadeck | https://leadiq.com/c/infinadeck/5a1db4e22300005c00aef458
3. [Aventure VC, July 2023] Aventure VC portfolio profile for Infinadeck | https://aventure.vc/companies/infinadeck-rocklin-ca-us
4. [Voices of VR Podcast] Voices of VR Podcast episode with George Burger | https://voicesofvr.com/
5. [LinkedIn, retrieved 2026] LinkedIn profile for Benjamin Freeman | https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinadeck
6. [VisualVisitor, retrieved 2026] VisualVisitor profile for George Burger | https://www.visualvisitor.com/
7. [prweb.com, May 2018] TPCAST Partners with Infinadeck to Deliver a Wireless VR Immersive Experience | https://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/05/prweb15494404.htm
8. [GovTribe, March 2020] Federal Contract Opportunity for INFINADECK HARDWARE | https://govtribe.com/
9. [Business Insider, March 2017] This ‘Ready Player One’ treadmill lets you walk in VR without leaving the room | https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/tpcast-partners-with-infinadeck-to-deliver-a-wireless-vr-immersive-experience-on-the-first-omnidirectional-treadmill-1023879032
10. [PitchBook] PitchBook Company Profile for Infinadeck | https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/
11. [MarketsandMarkets, February 2024] Military Simulation and Training Market Report | https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/military-simulation-training-market-1335.html
12. [Grand View Research, July 2024] Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market Report | https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/virtual-reality-vr-in-healthcare-market
13. [Crunchbase] Crunchbase Company Profile for KATVR | https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/kat-vr
14. [D3 Tenders, retrieved 2026] Ministry of Defence Contract Award | https://www.d3tenders.co.uk/
15. [VRFocus, May 2018] TPCAST showcases Multi-User Wireless VR on Infinadeck | https://www.vrfocus.com/