Ponpoko Brings Markerless Motion Capture System Movin Into Their Home Studio
Ponpoko's adoption of MOVIN shows a high-end markerless mocap system entering a VTuber's home setup, lowering the barrier to precise full-body tracking without a dedicated studio.
Reporting from 1 sources: MoguLive.
VTuber Ponpoko introduced the markerless motion capture system MOVIN in a May 14 stream and a May 24 video. The system, sold by Spice Inc., uses a single MOVIN TRACIN device combining a LiDAR sensor, RGB camera, and AI to track full-body movement without suits or markers. Setup takes about three minutes. The hardware costs 1.98 million yen, with an indie discount of 1.28 million yen. Only one person can use the single unit at a time; the other participant in the video used the previous tracking method.
Ponpoko demonstrated the MOVIN system in a May 14 stream and a follow-up video on May 24. In the video, Ponpoko and Peanuts-kun played full-body catchball and gesture quizzes. The system reproduced limb movements precisely without any wearable equipment. Ponpoko called it an immersive experience like never before. Because only one MOVIN unit was brought in, only one person could use it at a time; the other participant relied on the previous tracking method.
MOVIN is sold by Spice Inc. and uses a single dedicated device, MOVIN TRACIN, which combines a LiDAR sensor, RGB camera, and AI. Setup takes about three minutes, and calibration takes about three seconds in an A-pose. No studio, suit, or markers are required. AI correction reduces tracking glitches, and smooth tracking was maintained even during vigorous movement. The system connects to a single PC and works outdoors or in areas with magnetic interference. Supported live streaming destinations include Warudo and VRChat, depending on the software plan.
The hardware price is 1.98 million yen (excluding tax). An indie discount of 1.28 million yen (excluding tax) is available for individuals or teams with fewer than three full-time members and annual revenue under $100,000. The Basic software plan is free; the Unlimited plan, which adds finger tracking and unlimited recording, costs 54,000 yen per month or 594,000 yen per year (excluding tax).
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