inertial motion capture - DIGITAL PRODUCTION https://digitalproduction.com Magazine for Digital Media Production Sun, 25 May 2025 16:40:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 236729828 Xsens Animate 2025: Now With 100% More Spine https://digitalproduction.com/2025/05/15/xsens-animate-2025-now-with-100-more-spine/ Thu, 15 May 2025 05:35:00 +0000 https://digitalproduction.com/?p=167892 Two individuals in dynamic poses with swords, facing each other, against a digital background displaying animated figures.

Xsens Animate 2025 introduces native male and female anatomy models, a refined spine model, and experimental Auto Sensor Mapping for streamlined mocap workflows.

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Movella’s Xsens Animate 2025 marks a significant update in inertial motion capture technology, introducing native male and female anatomical models. These models are based on anatomical datasets of living male and female subjects, providing more accurate proportions, particularly in shoulder width, hip width, and center of mass. This enhancement leads to improved realism and shorter cleanup times in post-production.

Spine Model Refinement

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The spine model has been refined to better represent natural motion, incorporating a more physiological S-to-C-shape behavior. This adjustment improves the accuracy of standing and bending motions, enabling more realistic animation of the performer’s movements.

Experimental Auto Sensor Mapping

An experimental feature, Auto Sensor Mapping, has been introduced for the Awinda system. This feature allows for faster setup by automatically recognizing and mapping sensor placement without requiring precise manual positioning. It simplifies the setup process, enabling mocap professionals to start recording performances more quickly.

User Interface Enhancements

The user interface has been refined based on industry feedback, allowing professionals to access key tools more efficiently. The updated UI includes dark mode and colored background options, catering to aesthetic preferences and facilitating chroma keying.

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Integration and Compatibility

Xsens Animate 2025 continues to support integration with major 3D software pipelines, including Unreal Engine, Unity, and Maya. The software is compatible with Xsens’ hardware offerings, such as the Xsens Link and Awinda systems, ensuring a seamless motion capture experience.

Software Editions

Xsens Animate 2025 is available in three editions: Animate Live, Animate Export, and Animate Pro. Each edition caters to different production needs, from live performance and real-time virtual production to offline pipelines in game development and high-end VFX productions.

Pricing and Availability

For detailed pricing information and to explore the different subscription options available for Xsens Animate 2025, interested parties should contact Movella directly through their official website. (Movella) If you are wondering why we stopped giving the exact prices in the news lately: There is a distincitve shift between different regions of the globe. If you can’t guess why that is, we congratulate you on your envyable Zen-State.

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