Articles from OptiTrack

Today, OptiTrack, the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems, is bringing high-precision motion tracking outside with the release of the VersaX line of motion capture (mocap) cameras. The new family of weather-ready IP-66 rated cameras expands OptiTrack’s portfolio of leading-edge mocap cameras, presenting customers with mocap cameras that not only protect against weather, but also feature a robust design to protect against dust, making VersaX cameras ideal for manufacturing and other rugged settings.

OptiTrack, the global leader in 3D tracking technology, today introduced Duplex Mode™, a patent-pending innovation that allows users to capture both marker-based and markerless data simultaneously for the first time. The Duplex Mode feature allows each camera to track both methods at the same time, leveraging machine learning for markerless tracking and proven marker-based tracking – eliminating the need to choose between methods.

Today, OptiTrack, the global leader in 3D tracking technology, announced an expansion to the PrimeX 41 motion capture (mocap) camera line with the introduction of new slim and wide lens models. The new SlimX 41 and PrimeX 41W add slim and wide-angle view options to the PrimeX 41 camera line, in addition to the standard lens PrimeX 41. As a result, OptiTrack now offers standard, slim and wide variations in cameras spanning from 1.3 megapixels to 12 megapixels, providing customers the opportunity to completely tailor their mocap volume to their tracking needs as well as budget.

Today, OptiTrack, the global leader in 3D tracking technology, announced the company is partnering with B&H, a leading equipment retailer for the media and entertainment communities. Through the partnership, OptiTrack’s motion capture (mocap) systems will be available to creative professionals, media organizations, production and post-production communities, and educational institutions in the US through The Studio, B&H’s professional division.

Today, OptiTrack, the global leader in 3D tracking technology, announced a significant expansion to the company’s Corvallis, Ore., headquarters and manufacturing facility. A new 25,000-square-foot building doubles the motion capture (mocap) leader’s production capacity, improving operational efficiency and better serving customers from entertainment and biomechanics to research and ground truth robotics.

Today, OptiTrack, the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems, announced its three most-advanced motion capture cameras; the PrimeX 120, PrimeX 120W and SlimX 120. The new higher-resolution cameras offer the accuracy expected of OptiTrack with higher resolution and increased field of view. These new features enable larger tracking areas for a wider variety of training and simulation scenarios, and larger cinematic virtual production studios.

Today, OptiTrack, the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems, announced the release of Motive 3.1, a more informative and intuitive version of its motion capture software that is now compatible with all OptiTrack motion capture cameras as well as the purpose-built, active marker, Cinepuck video camera tracking tool. Users also benefit from new user interfaces, better asset creation tools and improvements in 3D viewing and graphing.

Today, OptiTrack, the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems, announced the launch of the company’s Educational MoCap Program, an exclusive initiative intended to enhance motion capture (mocap) support for K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Aimed at customers who are upgrading existing mocap systems or implementing the technology for the very first time, the OptiTrack Educational MoCap Program pairs OptiTrack’s state-of-the-art mocap technology with incentives spanning pricing discounts, extended warranties and priority support.