Xsens

Motion Capture Suits

Xsens motion capture suits are used for games, films, ergonomics, sports, education, and research. They give you precise and validated data for your project. There are different suits for different applications, which one is the best for you?

What is the purpose of a motion capture suit?

Inertial motion capture uses sensors to record the motion of your body parts. There are two important factors when it comes to the sensors:

They need to be in the exact spot
The placement of the sensor is very important to get precise data. Sensors are placed on strategic points to get the best data and so they don’t move too much.
They need to stay fixed to the spot
Once the sensors are placed, it is important that they do not move or get displaced. When this happens, you can get incorrect data and it is best to recalibrate in such situations.

Xsens motion capture suits are optimally designed to ensure both factors are taken care of. The suits guide you in placing the sensors in the right spots, and they keep the sensors fixed to their position. The Xsens Link (lycra) suit does this perfectly as it is a very tight suit and keeps the sensors perfectly in place. The Xsens Awinda straps are optimized for fixing the sensors by using specific fabric that sticks more effectively.

Xsens motion capture data is very precise and accurate because of the quality of the suits, but the software is even more important to give you the best quality data available in the market.

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Xsens Motion Capture Gear

We understand that one size does not fit all when it comes to motion capture. We offer three motion capture suit options for different needs and purposes: Xsens Link, Xsens Awinda and Xsens Awinda Starter. All set-ups use 17 sensors and provide exceptionally high-quality mocap data. Choose the one that fits your needs, application, and budget. You can also add precise hand and finger tracking with Xsens motion capture gloves.

When you have several actors using the same gear
Ideal for regular movements, nothing too rough
Can be worn over regular clothing
Perfect for in-office with a range of 20 to 50 meters
Budget friendly
Maximum framerate of 60 Hz

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For high impact mocap shoots, like stunts and fights
Multi-actor motion capture (with on-body-recording)
When you need positional aiding (HTC Vive integration)
When you need a large range (up to 150 meters)
When there's a chance of going out or range frequently (10 minutes buffering)
When you need high framerates (240 Hz)
When you need time sync

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FAQ

What Xsens mocap suit do I need?

Xsens motion capture is based on inertial technology, we have 17 sensors attached to the body in order to capture your movements. The sensors need to stay in place for the best possible motion capture data quality. Xsens offers two different mocap suits, a full-body lycra suit and a straps based setup.

The Xsens Awinda attaches 17 wireless sensors using straps and a t-shirt and the Xsens Link embeds 17 tethered sensors inside a lycra suit. Both sensor setups have a wireless connection to the access point.

The Xsens Awinda works with adjustable straps that allow for fast, easy, and reliable motion capture, it’s also easy to change between actors or subjects. The Xsens Link is a lycra suit to make sure the sensors are fitted tightly on body ensuring even more accurate data recording.

Difference between the Xsens mocap suits ?

Choosing between Xsens Link and Xsens Awinda (Starter) depends on your goal with motion capture. Your choice can be based on the technical specifications, on the application, and on the additional features you need. For the technical specifications per mocap suit, please see this overview:

Next to the technical specifications there can be additional choices. We have created a short overview for you to pick the best hardware for your situation. Based on these differences mentioned below and your application and budget you can choose your best setup.

Applications for the Xsens Awinda motion capture suit

In-office motion capture, nothing too rough
Motion capture for educational purposes
Streamers or Vtubing in your home
Budget friendly solution for small studios
When you have several actors using the same setup
On the fly animation pick-ups
Crowd animations

Applications for the Xsens Link motion capture suit

Stunts and fighting
Multiple Character
Large group or team capture
Motion capture with positional aiding
Live performance on stage (stable connection)
On-set motion capture with many technical elements
When you need to capture more than 6 hours

Xsens Motion Capture Software

The Xsens motion capture suits work together with Xsens’ proprietary software to record, view and export the data. For animation, we offer Xsens Animate, which is optimized to work with 3D software such as Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender and Unity 3D. For Health, Sports and Safety applications, we offer Xsens Analyze, which is optimized for analyzing and visualizing motion capture data.

Xsens Animate

Xsens Animate proprietary motion capture software streams or exports all your motion captured data to your 3D package.

Xsens Analyze

Xsens Analyze is specialized software adjusted for human motion analysis. It features a scalable biomechanical model, allows up to four hardware setups, and supports different calibration routines.

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Why Choose Xsens Motion Capture Suit?

Capture or Record anywhere

Get clean mocap data in any environment - in the studio, the office or outside.

Accurate motion data

High quality data means less cleanup and reliable insights

Quick set-up, easy to use

Your mocap system is up and running in minutes.

Cutting-edge tech

Xsens’ tiny motion trackers capture the smallest twitches to high dynamic movements.

Seamless integration for efficient workflows

We understand the value of seamless integration with existing workflows. Our motion capture solutions integrate effortlessly with a wide range of third-party software commonly used in animation, VFX, biomechanics, and healthcare applications. This ensures that Xsens mocap data can be easily imported and utilized within your preferred tools, maximizing efficiency and productivity.

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