With its recent update, Sony’s mocopi system extends its reach from mobile to PC, catering to a wider range of VR enthusiasts and creators.
Sony Electronics Inc. has announced an update to mocopi, its acclaimed motion capture system, now integrating with SlimeVR for enhanced PR connectivity. This update is especially beneficial for VRChat users, offering a more stable and efficient connection to PC platforms. The upgrade, available now, bolsters mocopi’s standing in mobile virtual reality (VR) and marks its entry into the PC-connected VR space, responding to the growing demand for lightweight and easy-to-use VR solutions.
mocopi’s enhanced PC integration with SlimeVR
Initially celebrated for its mobile-first approach, mocopi’s latest software update addresses the need for a robust PC connection. By integrating with SlimeVR, a full-body tracking solution for SteamVR applications, mocopi now provides users with improved pose estimation and a more immersive VR experience on PC. This integration balances mocopi’s mobile accessibility with the capabilities of a PC-based setup, catering to a broader range of user preferences.
New features and avatar options
The update introduces several new features and enhancements:
- Upper-body focus mode: This mode adds extra tracking points for users focusing on upper-body movements, improving the precision of motion capture.
- Integration with Avaturn for avatars: mocopi now supports avatar imports from Avaturn, allowing users to create personalized avatars using a selfie. This feature offers both free and paid versions for user convenience.
- Workflow enhancements: The update includes simultaneous motion data sending and saving for increased workflow efficiency, customizable motion file names and improved motion library management with delete, rename and lock functions.
Additional enhancements for personalization and fun
As part of the update, mocopi introduces the Mini RAYNOS-chan Avatar, a pre-installed avatar available for immediate use, adding to the system’s personalization options.
This significant update from Sony demonstrates the company’s commitment to advancing VR technology, meeting the evolving needs of users and expanding mocopi’s versatility from a mobile-first platform to a comprehensive solution for both mobile and PC-connected VR environments.
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