The new Sony Mocopi has been unveiled to enhance the metaverse experience of users.
(Photo : Screenshot from Twitter post of @sondesix)
New Sony Mocopi Transfers Human Movements to Metaverse; Here's How VR Device Works
Sony unveiled its latest product that is targeted for VTubers.
— Alvin (@sondesix) November 29, 2022
It is called Mocopi, a set of motion-tracking wearable devices that is connected to your smartphone to track your movements.
It has six pucks that can be worn around your wrists, ankles, head, and hip. pic.twitter.com/2Sb9s7p2wC
This new AR device is expected to benefit many individuals, especially VTubers.
As of writing, many companies are trying to enter the growing metaverse, including Meta (formerly called Facebook Inc.), Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and other big names.
<3 Announcing Unlink, and with that, the value of #mocopi #Sony's product goes through the roof.
— Lhun (@DyLhun) November 29, 2022
Now, here's the question... how good is it ... really?
Well... we had a live demonstration! pic.twitter.com/Vk1EEFarmV
Content creators also want to take advantage of this industry, such as VTubers; YouTubers that use virtual avatars.
New Sony Mocopi Arrives
According to Engadget's latest report, the new Mocopi consists of six motion-tracking bands worn on the head, back, feet, and hands.
(Photo : Screenshot from Twitter post of @sondesix)
New Sony Mocopi Transfers Human Movements to Metaverse; Here's How VR Device Works
Mocopi allows users to track their movements without needing an expensive set of equipments.
— Alvin (@sondesix) November 29, 2022
Those sensors will work to animate avatars in various metaverse apps on Android and iOS.
It is one of the things that Sony does to expand their involvement in the metaverse market. pic.twitter.com/hDoZkZpR1P
All these tiny motion trackers work together using a single system. Once they are properly in their places, they can transfer your movements to the avatar of your choice.
Thanks to these motion-tracking bands, virtual avatars can copy your physical movements more efficiently.
Sony takes a step towards the metaverse with "mocopi", a set of 6 motion trackers attached to your body to mimic an avatar's moves.
US$360, 48g total weight, supports Xperia and iPhones, launching in Japan in January 2023.
SDK for metaverse and "3D software" development in Dec. https://t.co/vlYtmtqVQq pic.twitter.com/q4BhQS0bWh— Dr. Serkan Toto / Kantan Games Inc. (@serkantoto) November 29, 2022
"By utilizing our proprietary algorithm, 'Mocopi' realizes highly accurate motion measurement with a small number of sensors," said Sony.
How Mocopi Works
Sony explained that its Mocopi bands are designed to track human movement to operate avatars or create virtual characters.
These motion trackers can do this in real-time with metaverse apps, such as VRChat. The tech giant company added that Mocopi also has a dedicated app that works on smartphones.
Sony also shared that it will release the official SDK (software development kit) of Mocopi on Dec. 15. This SDK will allow users to link their motion capture data with metaverse services.
Dexerto reported that Sony's new Mocopi device could be a game changer for VTubers. As of writing, 3D VTubers lag behind their 2D competitors.
This is because their 3D avatars' movements can't efficiently copy their physical actions, which leads to low-quality performance.
With Sony's new Mocopi motion trackers, their 3D avatars can have more realistic movements.
This can reduce the barrier between 2D and 3D VTubers. You can click here to learn more about the new Sony Mocopi.
Aside from Sony, other tech firms are also launching their metaverse innovations.
Recently, Ford's virtual automobiles and NFTs appeared on some leaked trademark applications.
Meta also announced its Horizon Worlds updates, thanks to new partnerships with Zoom and Microsoft.
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