Naturalpoint is a technology company that specializes in motion tracking products and software for a range of applications including gaming, VR/AR, film, and industrial design.
- Naturalpoint was founded in 1997 by Jim Richardson and Jim Wilson in Corvallis, Oregon, USA.
- The company released its first product, the SmartNAV, in 1999, which was an alternative to the traditional computer mouse for people with disabilities.
- In 2002, Naturalpoint introduced OptiTrack, a motion capture system for the film and animation industry.
- In 2010, the company entered the gaming market with the release of TrackIR, a head tracking system for simulation games.
- In 2016, Naturalpoint was acquired by Vicon, a UK-based motion capture company.
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VR Tracker is a French company that produces motion tracking systems specifically for VR/AR applications.
TrackIR is a head tracking system for PC gaming that uses a small clip-on camera and reflective markers to track the user's head movements.
OptiTrack is a motion capture system used in film, animation, and other industries to capture the movement of actors, objects, and environments.
SmartNAV is an assistive technology product that allows people with disabilities to control their computer using head tracking.
TrackIR is used to provide head tracking for PC gaming. It allows the user to look around a virtual environment by moving their head instead of using a joystick or mouse.
OptiTrack is a motion capture system that uses cameras and specialized software to track the movement of objects and people in 3D space. It is often used in film, animation, and industrial design.
SmartNAV uses a small camera and reflective markers to track the user's head movements. The camera sends this data to the computer, where it is translated into mouse movements or keystrokes.
No, TrackIR is only compatible with games that specifically support it. However, there are a large number of games that do support it, including popular simulations like Flight Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2.
OptiTrack is known for being more affordable and easier to set up than other motion capture systems, while still providing accurate tracking and good software tools. It is often used in smaller productions or by indie studios.