The new streamlined Gypsy5 is more flexible than ever before. Exo-skeleton spine units have been removed and replaced with an additional inertial gyroscope giving the actor much greater freedom of movement. This new system is sleek, lightweight and remains the most affordable full body motion capture system available. A great tool for animators, educators and researchers on a budget, ideal for teaching the concept of motion capture, it's usage in animation and human movement analysis. Now with new automatic actor-calibration software.
Now with 37 potentiometer sensors and 2 inertial gyroscopes placed around 17 human joints, the Gypsy system accurately records the rotational motion of the actor's bones.
Gypsy5 Features and Benefits:
Enormous Capture Area - Capture motion data wherever you need to, indoors or out.
Portable - Can be moved easily from location to location and is designed for laptop capture.
Multi-actor system - Up to 16 individual actors can be captured at the same time.
Distortion free - No optical occlusions, no marker swapping, no magnetic interference.
True real-time mocap - The only systems in the world with no detectable lag.
Live performance animation - Proven tool for real-time performance and live events. Perform and capture wherever you need to.
No spine unit - Much greater flexibility of upper body movement, and improved walking data.
Robust - With 4 previous versions and 10 years of development, the Gypsy 5 is proven and reliable.
Native BVH support - Small and easy to use. Save time and effort in data transfer. Supported by all major 3d animation packages.
Excellent SDK - Tailor the Gypsy for your own needs using our software developer’s kit. Write your own plug-ins or use the 30 unused wireless channels for your specific requirements.
New Software - Even greater global accuracy through precise footstep calculations.
New automatic actor-calibration - Simply ‘drag and drop’ points over an actor's digital photograph for faster and more accurate actor files.
Tough - Lightweight and durable.
Affordable - The world’s lowest priced real-time motion capture system.
| Sensors | 37 potentiometers & 2 inertial gyroscopes |
| Number of Joints / Rotations Sensed | 17 |
| Optional Prop Channels | 6 analogue switches (sensors not included) |
| Simultaneous Wireless Actors | 16 (unlimited when wired) |
| Range Outdoors | 200m radius |
| Range Indoors Same Hall | 100m radius |
| Range Indoors Behind walls | 50 M R/20m R steel walls |
| Roaming Range | Yes |
| Capture Frames/Second | 15/30/60/120 |
| Sensor Resolution | 0.125 degree |
| Practical Resolution | 1 degree |
| Global Translation Sensing | precise footstep calculation |
| Translation Sensing Via Optical | Yes |
| Can Intergrate With Optical Mocap | Yes |
| Magnetic Field Tolerance Indoors | N/A |
| Magnetic Field Tolerance Outdoors | N/A |
| Occlusion | N/A |
| Actor Measurement File | For highest accuracy only |
| Auto Sensor Calibration | Yes |
| User Operating System | Windows NT, 2000, XP |
| PC/Laptop Req. | Pentium 366 or higher |
| Batteries Supplied | NicMH 1600mA 9.6v |
| DC Input (Battery) Range | 7.2 to 16vDC |
| 1600mA Battery Run Time | 4 Hrs (Battery can be changed mid-action.) |
| Setup time (from opening case). | 2 to 5 minutes |
| Time to put on Sensor Suit | 2 to 5 minutes |
| System Boot to Capture | Under 3 minutes |
| Operating Environment | Non-wet 0 to 40° C |
| System Weight No Battery | 3 Kg |
| Actor Size For Max Stretch | 175cm (6' 10" height) |
| Actor Size Range | 150 to 190cm (5' to 6'4") |
| Actor Weight Range | 45-150 Kg (100-380 lbs) |
| Suit Material | Plastics, aluminium, foam |
| Shipping Weight | 15 Kg (33 lbs) |
| Shipping Size | 45x60x90cm (18"x24"x36") |
| Warranty (Animazoo) | 12 mo. parts & labour |
| Software Upgrades Included (Animazoo) | 12 months |
| Phone & Email Support (Animazoo) | 12 months |
| Optional Extended Warranty/Service Contracts | 2 & 3 years available |
