The Gypsy 4 has been designed to allow the user maximum freedom of movement and comfort. Using 43 motion sensors placed around 17 human joints the Gypsy system accurately records the rotational motion of the actor’s bones. The world’s lowest priced real-time motion capture system.

Key Features

• Enormous Capture Area — Capture motion data wherever you need to – indoors or out.
• Portable — Weighing only 4 kg (8.5lbs) the Gypsy4 is easy to transport and can begin capture in a new location in less than 5 minutes. Easy laptop capture.
• Quick to learn and easy to use — No need for a dedicated team of technicians, or steep learning curves.
• 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.
• Robust — With 3 previous versions and 8 years of development, the new Gypsy4 is more reliable than ever before.
• Native BVH support — Small and easy to use. Save time and effort in data transfer. Supported by all major 3d animation packages.
• Improved software — Even greater global accuracy through precise footstep calculations. Increased anchor points (head, elbows, knees, bottom) allow further applications such as headstands, crawling on all fours, or sitting in an armchair etc.
• Excellent SDK — Comprehensive software developer’s kit with 12 months support included. Drivers included for all Kaydara products.
• Tough — Constructed of the highest quality components the Gypsy4 is strong enough to stand up to the harshest of environments.
• Affordable — The world’s lowest priced real-time motion capture system.

Specifications

Sensors 42 potentiometers & 1 gyro Number of Joints / Rotations Sensed 17 Optional Prop Channels 10 analog (sensors not included) Simultaneous Wireless Actors 16 (unlimited when wired) Range Outdoors 200 M radius Range Indoors Same Hall 100 M radius Range Indoors Behind walls 30 M R*/20m R steel walls Roaming Range Yes Capture Frames/Second 12/15/24/30/60/120 Sensor Resolution .125 degree Practical Resolution 1 degree Global Translation Sensing very precise footstep calculation Translation Sensing Via Optical Yes Can Integrate 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 2000, XP PC/Laptop Req. Pentium 2.8MHz or higher Batteries Supplied NicMH 1600mA  9.6v DC Input (Battery) Range 7.2 to 16vDC 1600mA Battery Run Time 5 Hrs (Battery can be changed mid-action.)