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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (8 children)

Seems like it would only work for objects with large, flat bottoms—if you tried to use it barefoot it would likely rip your toes off.

[–] QBertReynolds 24 points 6 months ago (2 children)

This is just a crude early version. Eventually the tiles will be significantly smaller, quieter, and less prone to ripping toes off.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago

But the Toe-ripping is a major selling point!

Do you have any idea how much it’ll cost to reprint all those pamphlets?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I wonder if a layer of Ripstop over the tiles would reduce performance. I could imagine fabric being a less expensive option than R&Ding more proprietary tech like making the tiles even smaller.

Edit: Glossed over the fact the tiles rotate. Nevermind me.

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