Free MoCap Options

• Mixamo

  • Provides a collection of mocap animations.
  • Not free, but useful for mocap animations.

• Rokoko Smartsuit

  • Comparable to Perception Neuron.
  • Great for mocap and fun to use.

• HTC Vive Trackers

  • Cost-effective solution for mocap tracking.
  • Offers more tracking points compared to Perception Neuron suit.
  • Pros: "HTC Vive Trackers will give you the most bang for the buck."
  • Cons: "Best home mocap solution is Xsens, but it's not the most affordable."

• Xsens

  • Considered the best home mocap solution.
  • Pros: "Best home mocap solution."
  • Cons: Expensive at $25k for the suit and software.

• Glycon fbx

  • Recommended for mocap solutions.

• Mixamo

  • Recommended due to lack of affordable options.
  • Pros: "Your best bet is to use Mixamo."

Eyeware Beam App

• Offers both head tracking and eye tracking.
• Integrates head and eye tracking capabilities into PC apps.
• Pros: "Premier app for eye and head tracking."
• Cons: None mentioned specifically.

AITrack with OpenTrack

• Uses webcam/smartphone for facial tracking similar to FOIP.
• Pros: "Hot damn I’m gonna set this up tonight!"; "woah, it works!"

General Comments

• Positive Feedback:
  • Users are appreciative of the detailed guides and free options available.
  • Users have had positive experiences with various alternatives to expensive solutions like Tobii or TrackIR.
  • Excitement and satisfaction expressed about the possibilities and improvements in mocap technology.
• Concerns:
  • Some users raise technical questions about setup and functionality.
  • Discussions around the reliability and cost-effectiveness of different mocap solutions.
• User Preferences:
  • Preferences for staying within budget constraints while still achieving desired mocap results.

Overall, users are exploring various free and affordable options for mocap, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and integration with existing setups. There is a mix of positive experiences and concerns about reliability and functionality with different apps and hardware.