Sony has revealed the Mokopi motion tracking system in Japan. It’s a system that’s a set of six motion-tracking pucks that will allow users to enter a variety of VR platforms, including the Metaverse, with their smartphones.
Priced at JPY 49,500 (roughly $360/Rs 29,000), the Mokopi system will launch in Japan in January 2023.
The system consists of six circular puccas worn on the ankles, hips, wrists and head. Tracking these different sensors allows virtual avatars to be animated and even used for gaming. Each sensor weighs just eight grams, so tracking activities doesn’t weigh on the body, proving to be a clutter-free experience.
Simply put, the Mocopy system is an easy way to achieve full-body motion tracking without the need for expensive equipment. The system works on both Android and iOS.
Soon, Sony will release a development kit to allow motion capture data to be imported directly into the Metaverse development app and 3D development tools like Unity.
Users can also fine-tune the Mocopy system for enhanced accuracy when playing games and recording motion.
In the video game industry, motion tracking is common to produce high-quality titles that closely mimic actors, allowing for a more organic look and feel.
With the meta being all-in with the metaverse and VR, Sony is following suit to make sure it has a line-up of suitable products. Sony’s PlayStation VR2 system for the PlayStation 5 console is set to launch on February 22, 2023.
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