Sony mocopi with full details announced
The Mocopi is a new wearable motion tracker from Sony that can be used with real-time augmented reality services like VRChat and captures real-time motion input. Avatars in various metaverse apps for Android and iPhone will be animated with these lightweight, small sensors.
A velcro band or clip must be used to attach these mocopi sensors to the body in six places, including the head, wrists, hips, and both ankles. They must also be Bluetooth-connected to a smartphone that has an app for them.
It can therefore record avatar videos and motion data of individuals. Besides, the movement information gathered is utilized for metaverse administrations and 3D advancement programming.
Sony says it has a special app that lets you use the data from the sensor you wear to control your avatar and make a video of it on your smartphone right now. In addition, the application-created avatar video can be saved on the smartphone as video data, such as mp4 or motion data.
By increasing the freedom of visual expression in virtual space and expanding the use of motion data activities such as full-body tracking, Sony will release a Software Development Kit (SDK) on December 15. This SDK will make it possible to develop new services in fields such as the metaverse and fitness.
Specifications for the Sony mocopi sensor:
Method of measurement for Bluetooth LE 5.2: Angular rate sensor and accelerometer (3 DoF) Compatible smartphones: Supported operating systems include the following: iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPhone 12 Dimensions: Waterproof (IPX5/IPX8), dustproof (IP6X) for Android 11 or iOS 15.7.1 or later 32mm to 11.6mm (for each sensor); Weight: Battery Life: 8g (per sensor) USB Type C charging up to roughly ten hours.
Cost and Accessibility:
The Sony mocopi costs 49,500 yen (about Rs. 29,210 roughly) and will go on sale in Japan in January, with pre-orders starting in the middle of December. There are currently no specifics regarding the global rollout.
