Vicon announces Origin location based VR

Vicon has announced Origin,  a new location-based virtual reality system that features auto-healing software capable of repairing calibrations between sessions, it consists of  4 components: 

• Viper – A compact, lightweight tracking camera specifically designed to work with active marker technology.
• Pulsar – A wearable tracking clusters that emit unique, active infrared LED patterns synchronized to ensure optimal battery life, designed to easily attach to a participant’s body, limbs and head-mounted displays.
• Beacon – To creates a synchronized wireless network connecting to Pulsar clusters (or other devices), allowing them to communicate with Viper cameras and provide connectivity.
• Evoke – An automated software platform featuring unbreakable tracking and auto-healing between sessions; an API, game engine integration and the ability to run Evoke entirely in the background result in a flawless capture experience that anyone can operate.

Origin enables multiple participants to appear as animated avatars simultaneously in an LBVR environment. The animation is controlled using Evoke’s real-time tracking. Participants wear the Pulsar clusters on their body, limbs and head-mounted displays, they can interact with others and react to them based on their movements. Tools and props can use clusters too, allowing them to be passed between participants for improved immersion. 

Origin will be demonstrated during this year’s SIGGRAPH. Find out more on the system’s website.