TechCrunch VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

New Zealand-based StretchSense, a maker of hand motion capture technology, believes virtual and augmented reality are going to replace the smartphone as the dominant way we interact with digital worlds and each other. “The really core advantage is that we actually make garments, not devices. ” StretchSense closed a $7.6

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Motion capture techniques are used throughout the VFX industry, but a new project from Mo-cap specialist and developer Jasper Brekelmans aims to bring live, augmented reality previews for motion capture performance, unlocking the ability to preview dances in realtime overlaid onto reality.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Motion capture specialist IKinema has demonstrated its new in-development low-cost motion capture system which uses use 6 points of SteamVR tracking points to deliver a pretty accurate recreation of real world motion. This is Project Orion from UK based motion capture specialists IKinema.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

” The project is said to be the result of a partnership between Magic Leap and Serkis’ digital production and motion capture studio The Imaginarium , although it doesn’t have a consumer release date yet.

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ARPost

AUGUST 23, 2021

MANUS creates gloves for both motion capture as well as for controlling sensitive VR applications. The most recent MANUS product is the SteamVR tracker for precise gesture controls and motion capture. “As The line of controllers made by this company largely consists of a bar that the user holds onto.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Full-body motion capture offers a unique, but flawed live theater experience. Miranda features professional actors in motion capture suits performing on-stage in real-time. This caused a lot of VR sickness (or motion sickness) for me. Perhaps it came down to issues regarding full-body motion capture.

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VRScout

APRIL 24, 2023

” Credit: Valo Motion Valo Motion sets itself apart from competing location-based entertainment providers with its unique use of motion capture technology. For more information about Valo Motion visit here.

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VRScout

JANUARY 25, 2020

Described by its creator, Sngmoo Lee, as “location-based arts,” Scarecrow is a one-of-a-kind immersive theater experience that combines live actors, temperature effects, and motion capture technology to offer one of the most ambitious interactive VR experiences in recent memory. Image courtesy of Sundance Institute, K’ART.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Jasper Brekelmans, a Netherlands-based 3D tech artist, has recently released a motion capture tool offering an easy way to record OpenVR tracking data from headsets, motion controllers and Vive Trackers for both Vive and Rift setups.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2022

The location-based VR platform features motion controls, spatial audio, and temperature haptics. This includes everything from motion capture and spatial audio to a motion floor and temperature haptics capable of simulating heat and cold. “We We first covered UNCONTAINED back in 2021.

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Road to VR

JULY 10, 2020

The Invisible Hours offers up a unique time-bending gameplay mechanic, which lets the user freely explore the complex Clue-style ‘whodunit’ as an apparition—sort of like an immersive theater piece that you can control, rewind, and experience at your own pace.

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VRScout

JULY 11, 2021

Thanks to a unique combination of motion capture technology, you’ll be able to see each other’s exact movements in VR in real-time, adding an additional layer of immersion to the experience. Instead of VR backpacks, you’ll hop aboard your own physical broom and battle airborne enemies using a wand-like controller.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In celebration of the event, Sony Music Solutions is hosting a “mini-live performance” on March 6th at 2pm JST that will feature a mixed reality performance by ReoNa brought to life using a combination of motion capture technology and a virtual camera system referred to as “jeannedarc.” Visit here to get started.

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VRScout

JUNE 24, 2020

Referred to by the team as Touché , the programmable system is powered using a collection of pre-recorded sword-fighting animations captured using motion capture technology.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Based on the information provided, it appears as though the group recorded their motion capture routine ahead of time and choreographed the live performance to work in tandem with their digital counterparts. This is the AR work station in the main control room for #WORLDS2018 finals. pic.twitter.com/Nnwq6g4rl7.

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ARPost

MARCH 29, 2022

The experience draws on motion capture from real Cirque performers, but you might not have ever seen motion capture like this. In order to capture all of the intricate movements of the performers in their routine, performers even wore gloves that tracked their finger movements.

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Road to VR

MARCH 25, 2022

Manus has been building motion gloves for use in real-time VR and motion capture for years now, with prior offerings being based on IMU and flex-sensor tracking. Though priced for enterprise use, the company says it one day hopes to deliver the tech to consumers.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2019

Research into VR’s benefits on balance and motor control continue to reveal new information. Researchers tested their VR as a controlled treadport , a CAVE-like environment where patients walk on a treadmill, harnessed to the ceiling to protect in the case of falls. ” Image Credit: K.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 15, 2019

It is, according to the company, “the world’s first highly integrated smart clothing apparel that includes haptic feedback, motion capture, climate control, and other systems”. Wearing the suit lets you interact with that environment and “become the natural full-body controller at the same time.”.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

Motion Capture software, or “Mocap systems”, are particularly valuable for content creators looking to enhance XR experiences with realistic avatars, motion, and gesture controls. Mocap solutions are primarily used for the creation of XR content.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 9, 2017

Olson explains that this boils down to three steps: preparing the model, controlling it, and finally recording sequences for playback. People loved ‘becoming’ the object when in direct control,” writes Olson. Olson explains that there is a short setup process for shape matching but it “could eventually be automated”.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 14, 2022

After reaching out to Meta to clarify what tech was used to create that segment, a spokesperson told me the team used common external motion capture tech to drive the movement of the avatars, rather than its own solution running real-time on one of its headsets. But all is not what it seems.

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ARPost

AUGUST 1, 2022

Users control their avatars using handheld controllers and by moving their body. It can raise your heart rate, while engaging your different senses with beautiful landscapes, fresh music, and vibrating controllers. This involved changing the way we approached our motion capture sessions to eliminate lower body movement.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2018

This includes everything from a full visual effects studio, and drone and filming technology, to full body/facial motion capture, advancements in 5G, and of course plenty of VR and AR. Some of these highlights include: Fulldome Pro – A social VR experience that ditches the conventional headset in favor of a shared 360 projection dome.

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VRScout

JULY 26, 2018

A group of scientist at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have come up with a technique that uses VR and a custom motion capture suit to allow users to precisely maneuver their drone using only their torso. Eventually, the team was able to see a common motion pattern emerging among the volunteers.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 18, 2021

Dance battles like these have been cropping up in VRChat , a social VR application which has embraced both full-body motion tracking and an ‘anything goes’ approach to avatars; the culmination of which has led to this unbridled level of digital self-expression. Dance #VR #VRChat. — IDA OFFICIAL (@IDA_VRC) August 26, 2020.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sony has released a set of motion capture (mocap) wearables in time for the holidays, the company announced in a press release. Users can place them on ankles, wrists, the head, and the hip to capture and monitor real-time movements to control avatars.

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VRScout

MARCH 28, 2018

While its not clear from the photo exactly what type of VR headset the couple is demoing, there are markers sitting on top that are being tracked by Vicon motion capture cameras mounted to the walls. Based on their arm position, Kim Jong Un and his wife are likely holding a tracked controller in their right hand as well.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

This allows them to recognize specific patterns of movement and hand gestures, making it easier to control virtual interfaces. These gloves are handy for motion capture purposes in VR content creation. Plus, they work alongside Meta Quest controllers and HTC VIVE trackers. Are VR Gloves Better than Controllers?

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Road to VR

AUGUST 3, 2016

Interactive Lab brought their first untethered VR experience to the SVVR Expo in May, which utilised Optitrack motion capture systems and a Samsung Gear VR headset to give a user freedom to explore virtual, room-scale environments captured through photogrammetry.

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Hypergrid Business

DECEMBER 31, 2020

A new VR glove could be coming that tracks the motion of each finger and thumb bone. Patent and Trademark Office just published a patent application from Apple for a VR glove made with smart fabric that will be capable of this fine-level motion capture.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 4, 2017

Whether by haptic claws or well-designed VR controllers like the Oculus Touch, there’s a mission to bring an intricate level of control to VR involving natural interaction with our hands. It will also work with every VR headset on the market, which is where the device will likely be most impactful.

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2017

Following the same principle as HTC’s own Vive IK motion capture code , and IKinema’s Orion animation software , three Vive Trackers are attached to the body (on the waist and feet), combining with the existing motion controllers and headset for six tracking points. Check it out in the video heading this article.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Essentially using the VR headset and controllers for motion capture (both Rift and Vive are supported), you can create a moving comic, or take screenshots of the action for your own xkcd-inspired work.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 25, 2022

The latest funding will be used to intensify R&D for AXIS , a wearable and game-oriented full-body motion capture solution. CEO of Refract Chng told TechCrunch that the solution they found out was to allow players to use their bodies as game controllers.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

As one of the first VR games to release with a true narrative, voice acting, and detailed motion capture early last year when it launched with the release of the HTC Vive, The Gallery: Episode 1 – The Call of the Starseed [ Review: 9/10 ] felt like a true step forward for interactive adventure games.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Meta has faced widespread ridicule for its legless avatars, and yesterday revealed to UploadVR the legs demo it previewed at its Connect event featured “animations created from motion capture”. The $1500 Quest Pro tracks your head, eyes, facial expressions, and hands – but not your torso or legs.

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