AWARD-WINNING MOTION CAPTURE
Motion capture for life sciences, entertainment, and engineering — trusted worldwide for accuracy, innovation, and performance.
Vicon has been a global leader in motion capture technology for over 40 years. Our award-winning systems combine optical and markerless motion capture, inertial tracking, and VR solutions to deliver the most accurate tools for capturing and analyzing movement. We specialize in motion capture for life sciences, entertainment, and engineering, enabling researchers, creators, and innovators to measure, understand, and bring motion to life.
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Markerless Motion Capture
Why choose Vicon motion capture?
Unmatched accuracy and precision
Vicon’s motion capture systems deliver sub-millimeter precision, giving researchers, animators, and engineers data they can trust, even in the most demanding capture environments.
One connected motion capture ecosystem
From Shōgun and Nexus to Tracker, our software works seamlessly with our cameras, sensors, and devices. Plus, with a wide range of third-party plugins, your pipeline stays smooth from capture to output.
Scalable to any project.
Whether you’re setting up a compact benchtop rig or a large-scale capture volume, Vicon systems scale with you, delivering consistent, reproducible results as your needs grow.
Expert support, wherever you are
With a global network of offices, distributors, and support plans, plus in-depth documentation and a dedicated support team, you’re never far from expert help when you need it.
MOTION CAPTURE ACROSS A RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
Whatever your field, Vicon’s motion capture helps you collect cleaner data, move faster, and reach insights sooner. Trusted across life sciences, entertainment, and engineering industries.
Motion Capture for Life Sciences
Vicon delivers motion capture solutions for biomechanics, clinical gait analysis, rehabilitation, sports science, and veterinary research. Our advanced systems capture high-precision kinematics, seamlessly integrating with force plates, EMG, and biomechanical sensors to produce clean, reliable datasets for peer-reviewed studies.
With industry-leading accuracy and real-time tracking, Vicon empowers researchers and clinicians to drive objective treatment planning, optimize performance analysis, and advance movement science. Trusted globally, Vicon sets the benchmark for transformative life sciences research.
Motion Capture for Entertainment
Vicon provides state-of-the-art motion capture solutions for film, television, game development, and immersive experiences, bringing performances to life at the heart of storytelling. Our systems deliver real-time visualization for directors, high-fidelity mocap data for animators, and effortless integration with game engines and DCC workflows. Keep stages in sync with sound, lighting, and playback for seamless collaboration from previsualization to final production.
From dynamic stunts and sprawling crowd scenes to nuanced dialogue, Vicon streamlines production, minimizes rework, and ensures unparalleled creative precision for captivating, authentic results.
Vicon Motion Capture for Engineering
Vicon delivers advanced motion capture systems for robotics, drones, and autonomous vehicles, providing high-precision, low-latency tracking of position and orientation in real time. Engineers rely on Vicon to validate designs, conduct precise testing, and enhance performance throughout development cycles.
Scalable from compact benchtop setups to expansive flight labs and large-scale test arenas, Vicon ensures consistent, reproducible data, minimizing development risks and accelerating time to deployment for cutting-edge autonomous technologies.
Markerless
Vicon’s markerless motion capture technology delivers precise, real-time tracking without suits or physical markers, revolutionizing motion capture for the entertainment industry. Tailored for virtual production, video games, live events, and digital character animation, it captures authentic human movement with unparalleled ease.
Seamlessly integrating into production pipelines, Vicon Markerless provides high-fidelity motion data, slashing setup time and boosting creative freedom for performers and production teams. Scalable and reliable, it empowers studios, game developers, and live entertainment projects with fast, reproducible results for stunning, production-ready outcomes.
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Learn MoreWhat is Motion Capture?
New to motion capture, or want a refresher on the fundamentals? This guide breaks down what motion capture is, how it works, and the different types of motion capture systems available.
You’ll learn how mocap has evolved over the decades, the step-by-step process behind every capture, and how it’s applied across life sciences, entertainment, and engineering.
Whether you’re just starting to explore motion capture or looking to deepen your understanding, this guide will give you the grounding you need.
What is Mocap?“Vicon motion capture has allowed us to tell a much more complex story in a much less didactic way, in a more engaging way. There’s nuance to the movement of the people, and I can actually direct them. It allows you to have another layer of storytelling.”
Carlos Cristerna,
Neoscape RadLab Director
FAQ's
What is motion capture?
Motion capture (or “mocap”) is the process of digitally recording movement of a human, animal, or object and turning it into data that can be used to animate a 3D character, analyze performance, or study biomechanics.
How does motion capture work?
Cameras or sensors track markers, LEDs, or key points on the body as it moves. Software triangulates that information into 3D coordinates, then processes it to build a digital skeleton and generate usable motion data.
What are the different types of motion capture?
Motion capture generally falls into four categories: passive optical (reflective markers), active optical (LED markers), inertial (wearable sensors, no cameras needed), and markerless (AI-based tracking from video).
What industries use motion capture?
Motion capture is widely used across entertainment (film, TV, games, virtual production), life sciences (biomechanics, clinical gait analysis, sports science), and engineering (robotics, autonomous vehicles, human factors research).
Do you need markers for motion capture?
Not always. Traditional optical motion capture uses physical markers, but markerless systems use AI and computer vision to track movement directly from video, without suits or markers.
Is motion capture accurate?
Yes, modern optical motion capture systems are capable of extremely high precision, which is why they’re trusted for clinical research, elite sports analysis, and high-end visual effects work.
How much does a motion capture system cost?
Costs vary widely depending on the type of system, number of cameras, and intended application, from smaller inertial or markerless setups through to full studio-grade optical systems for professional productions and research labs.