Sony’s Mocopi system is bringing affordable motion tracking to the US
The Mocopi sensors each list which appendage you need to strap them to so the system doesn’t get your leg and arm movements mixed up.Mocopi relies on six tracking sensors roughly the size of an Apple Airtag to track the users’ movement, communicating the live data via Bluetooth to the system’s Android or iOS app. The sensors strap to your head, hip, both ankles, and both wrists to provide up to 10 hours of wireless, full-body tracking.
That $449 price tag might seem expensive if you’re not familiar with alternative motion capture offerings on the market, but that’s actually fairly reasonable considering its potential applications, even if it is pricier than we . Full motion capture suits and room sensors can cost thousands of dollars — a heavy investment for small, indie studios. In an interview withAnd the system itself provides some major benefits for the niche communities that will be willing to cough up the cash to buy it. While there are some affordable VR headsets like thethat can be similarly utilized in VR applications, these won’t provide the finesse of a dedicated motion capture tool — especially when it comes to lower body tracking.
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