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Sony Reveals New Lightweight Motion Trackers For VR

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Sony will also release an SDK that will allow you to import your motion capture data into 3D animation programs. Remember the impact the Sony Walkman had on music? Now Sony is back with another game-changing portable, the Mocopi motion capture system. Image Credit: Sony.

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MOCOPI- Motion Capture will allow creators to leverage avatar for storytelling

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Mocopi is a motion capture system that will allow creators to perform full body tracking in 3D anywhere by simply attaching the 6 small sensors [link] Sony has launched an interesting product called Mocopi , consisting of six motion-tracking bands worn on your hands, feet, back and head, with a price of 49,500 yen (about $358).

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Sony Unveils Mocap System for XR Creatives, Avatars

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Sony has released a set of motion capture (mocap) wearables in time for the holidays, the company announced in a press release. Sony’s Mocopi mocap system uses six coloured tracking devices, which people can wear on their bodies. A photo of Sony’s ‘Mocopi’ device trackers. PHOTO: Sony Corp.

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Sony Unveils Mixed Reality Headset at CES-2024

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Sony Corporation announced development of an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays*2 and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D objects and precise pointing.

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Mocap for Content Creators: The Top 5 Solutions 

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

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. There are also built-in tools for fine-tuning character movement.

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Epic Games buys UK facial mapping startup Cubic Motion

TechCrunch VR

Epic Games announced today that it’s buying Cubic Motion, a computer vision startup that’s been building out a platform for capturing more realistic facial animations with a complex camera rig and software platform. The startup raised just over $22 million in funding from NorthEdge Capital.

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Apple Teases Reality Pro Specs, Disney Partnership

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

It read that Apple designed the device jointly with Sony Group Corp, which will feature high-resolution displays and augmented reality (AR) full-colour passthrough. Sony recently unveiled plans to debut its PlayStation VR (PSVR) 2 in early 2023. It also released LED displays for XR stages and other performance platforms.

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