{"id":13681,"date":"2025-11-22T19:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=13681"},"modified":"2025-11-22T19:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:00:43","slug":"your-vtuber-dreams-can-come-true-with-sonys-new-mocopi-mocap-sensors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=13681","title":{"rendered":"Your VTuber dreams can come true with Sony\u2019s new Mocopi mocap sensors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"_expanded_lwxdk_22\"><button class=\"_title_lwxdk_1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"9\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M1 1L9 8L17 1\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<ol class=\"_list_lwxdk_28\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">1. <!-- -->Wearing Mocopi<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">2. <!-- -->Recording with Mocopi<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\">3. <!-- -->Pricing and availability<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">For aspiring VTubers (virtual YouTubers) and other virtual avatar-based livestreamers, full-body motion capture is typically expensive or difficult to implement. <\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Democratising that technology with easy, affordable access is\u00a0<b>Sony<\/b>, which is now offering its<b>\u00a0Mocopi<\/b>\u00a0motion capture system in a minimal-fuss manner<b> in Singapore<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"_base_1xuyu_1 _tiktok_1xuyu_26\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7575034941545647378\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5625\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The Mocopi sensors work with just a smartphone, allowing the next virtual star following the footsteps of <i>Usada Pekora<\/i><i>,<\/i> <i>Houshou Marine<\/i><i>, <\/i>or<i> <\/i><i>PLAVE<\/i> to not only get easy mocap captures, but also do it while <i>outdoors<\/i>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_8nc2s_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Sony Mocopi motion capture system sensors\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7d92f0c7c6e0b035006eb038848587fc34b209a88578227f6e3231825594d7c5?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7d92f0c7c6e0b035006eb038848587fc34b209a88578227f6e3231825594d7c5?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7d92f0c7c6e0b035006eb038848587fc34b209a88578227f6e3231825594d7c5?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7d92f0c7c6e0b035006eb038848587fc34b209a88578227f6e3231825594d7c5?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/7d92f0c7c6e0b035006eb038848587fc34b209a88578227f6e3231825594d7c5?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 900px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_8nc2s_113\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_8nc2s_120\">Sony Mocopi sensors<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"wearing-mocopi\" class=\"_subHeading1_b62n6_111 _base_b62n6_1\">Wearing Mocopi<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Sony Mocopi revolves around six small sensors: two on the wrists, two on the ankles, one on a headband, and one clipped to the waistband. The <b>S$599<\/b> package comes with all these sensors, a charging case (via USB-C), stretchy bands, and a waistband clip for attachment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_8nc2s_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Attaching Sony Mocopi motion capture system sensors\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/d3ac679e4f974dd875c3c669f79a7b284484fb123ae66a1ce16fdd67e17034cb?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/d3ac679e4f974dd875c3c669f79a7b284484fb123ae66a1ce16fdd67e17034cb?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/d3ac679e4f974dd875c3c669f79a7b284484fb123ae66a1ce16fdd67e17034cb?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/d3ac679e4f974dd875c3c669f79a7b284484fb123ae66a1ce16fdd67e17034cb?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/d3ac679e4f974dd875c3c669f79a7b284484fb123ae66a1ce16fdd67e17034cb?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 900px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_8nc2s_113\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_8nc2s_120\">Attaching Sony Mocopi ankle sensor<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Strapping on the Mocopi for motion data capture is easy and can be done without any external help. Each sensor weighs just <b>8g<\/b>, and our trials ensured that the they do not interfere with our movements (to the point that it\u2019s easy to forget we were wearing any).<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Calibrating the Mocopi sensors must be done via a smartphone and its dedicated app (iOS or Android). Once complete, you can begin your recording. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recording-with-mocopi\" class=\"_subHeading1_b62n6_111 _base_b62n6_1\">Recording with Mocopi<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">By default, the app places your motion-capture data on a greenscreen background. You can also select from a variety of background colours for easier post-editing (making it \u201deasier\u201d for editing really depends on what you are wearing, too). <\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Additionally, there\u2019s an AR background feature that places your avatar in front of a real-life background captured by the phone. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_8nc2s_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Sony Mocopi AR background feature\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5abe1473f3b7924fd07b4a7780a0e4b34792d116e7e6f7aec6b5ff40f3878897?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5abe1473f3b7924fd07b4a7780a0e4b34792d116e7e6f7aec6b5ff40f3878897?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5abe1473f3b7924fd07b4a7780a0e4b34792d116e7e6f7aec6b5ff40f3878897?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5abe1473f3b7924fd07b4a7780a0e4b34792d116e7e6f7aec6b5ff40f3878897?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5abe1473f3b7924fd07b4a7780a0e4b34792d116e7e6f7aec6b5ff40f3878897?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_8nc2s_113\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_8nc2s_120\">Sony Mocopi AR background feature<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">We tested Mocopi at Sony\u2019s flagship 313@Somerset store, and were impressed by the sheer accuracy of the motion-capture data. Despite its size and relatively minimal sensors, Mocopi was able to accurately render squats, jumps, and track whether we were waving our arms in front or behind our bodies. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_8nc2s_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Sony Mocopi motion capture data in Unreal Engine\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c8fe8f828f4110e30d99767a9fdf7f7975f56c1711f08026129424f706a766e?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c8fe8f828f4110e30d99767a9fdf7f7975f56c1711f08026129424f706a766e?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c8fe8f828f4110e30d99767a9fdf7f7975f56c1711f08026129424f706a766e?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c8fe8f828f4110e30d99767a9fdf7f7975f56c1711f08026129424f706a766e?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/5c8fe8f828f4110e30d99767a9fdf7f7975f56c1711f08026129424f706a766e?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 900px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_8nc2s_113\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_8nc2s_120\">Sony Mocopi motion capture data in Unreal Engine<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">For more professional use cases, Sony sells an add-on called <b>Sensor Data Receiver<\/b>. This is a puck that connects the Mocopi sensors to a <b>PC via Bluetooth<\/b>. With a PC connection, serious creators can take advantage of more advanced programs (like XYN Motion Studio or the Mocopi PC app) for even greater accuracy, thanks to a built-in tool called Camera Blending. <\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Camera Blending uses a webcam (sold separately) in conjunction with Mocopi&#8217;s motion capture data to\u00a0<b>reduce positional and rotational drift<\/b>. If six sensors aren\u2019t enough, you can even add up to 12 sensors for even higher precision motion capture (and Sony would be happy to sell you more).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_8nc2s_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Sony Mocopi demo unit at 313@Somerset\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/2af314e98bb4574e1bf18350f4628b6f9f3f482a2bdf87c997eda3c6ea5ce7bc?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/2af314e98bb4574e1bf18350f4628b6f9f3f482a2bdf87c997eda3c6ea5ce7bc?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/2af314e98bb4574e1bf18350f4628b6f9f3f482a2bdf87c997eda3c6ea5ce7bc?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/2af314e98bb4574e1bf18350f4628b6f9f3f482a2bdf87c997eda3c6ea5ce7bc?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/2af314e98bb4574e1bf18350f4628b6f9f3f482a2bdf87c997eda3c6ea5ce7bc?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;contain-intrinsic-size:1600px 900px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_8nc2s_113\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_8nc2s_120\">Sony Mocopi demo unit at 313@Somerset<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">If you\u2019re exploring virtual livestreaming as a hobby or side gig, you might want to head down to any Sony store to check out the dedicated Mocopi demo unit. However, the demo with a professional PC setup is only available at the flagship Sony Store at 313@Somerset. The shop has a <b>Mocopi Experience Zone<\/b> where you can see how the system works with the Mocopi PC app and XYN Motion Studio, and retail floor staff on hand to guide you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pricing-and-availability\" class=\"_subHeading1_b62n6_111 _base_b62n6_1\">Pricing and availability<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The <b>Sony Mocopi<\/b> system is now available in Singapore for <b>S$599<\/b>. The optional <b>Sensor Data Receiver<\/b> for the PC is sold separately at <b>S$149<\/b>. The <b>Mocopi app<\/b> for pairing to the sensors is available on iOS and Android platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\"><b>Buy Mocopi at Sony Online Store Singapore<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/lifestyle\/sony-mocopi-motion-capture-sensor-system-virtual-livestreamer-vtuber-hololive-singapore-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of contents 1. Wearing Mocopi 2. Recording with Mocopi 3. 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