Motive
Motive
Motive
Motive
What is Motive?
What is Motive?
Motive software pairs with OptiTrack cameras to track and capture the motion of small retroreflective markers attached to people and objects, and delivers real-time motion data with industry-leading accuracy.
Motive offers simple setup, supports larger volumes and produces clean data. Tracking data is used in numerous ways from robotics and movement sciences to video game animation, cinematic virtual production and location-based virtual reality.
Motive 3.1 is here! Introducing trained markersets, enhanced sensor fusion, full USB camera support, and so much more.
Motive 3.1 is here! Introducing trained markersets, enhanced sensor fusion, full USB camera support, and so much more.
Motive 3.1 Feature
Trained Markersets
Trained Markersets
Leveraging advancements in machine learning, Motive now enables you to track and label anything you can imagine, in real time, to quickly recognize and follow tracked objects such as animals, jump ropes, faces, floor mats and much more.
Motive 3.1 Feature
Camera Compatibility
Motive is compatible with all OptiTrack motion capture camera from the precision Primex series and sleek Slim series to the low-cost Flex series and desktop tracking V120 Trio and Duo. The software maximizes each camera’s capabilities and features to deliver the best possible motion data.
Improved in Motive 3.1
Continuous Calibration
Motive’s continuous calibration can automatically repair or correct against the harshest of tracking environment with features such as Anchor Markers, Camera Partitions, and Bumped Camera corrections. Instead of happening completely behind the scenes Motive signals any calibration issues with a variety of colors and alerts, making users aware of what’s happening.
Motive 3.1 Feature
Pre-Defined Settings For
Prime Color Cameras
Prime Color Cameras
Small Size - Lower Rate | The smallest video size you can have. 1/4 of the frame rate of the tracking cameras |
Small Size - Full Rate | The smallest video size you can have while still running at the same rate as the tracking cameras. |
Great Image | Focuses on the image quality, the data rate is rather high relative to the other modes. |
Calibration Mode | Switches Filter Switcher cameras into object mode and gets them ready for calibration. |
Motive 3.1 Feature
Enhanced Sensor Fusion
Motive’s sensor fusion process combines marker and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) tracking, using the best attributes of both methods to provide remarkably smooth data. It also is robust against difficult tracking solutions as it supports full 6 Degrees of Freedom tracking with only a single marker data. Sensor fusion is ideal for applications that require the smoothest or robust camera tracking such as In-Camera Virtual Effects (ICVFX) or Virtual Reality (VR).
Raw, unedited data from Motive 3.
Raw, unedited data from Motive 3.
Raw, unedited data from Motive 3.
Skeletal Solver
Vastly improved skeletal tracking
precision. Robust, accurate bone
tracking - even during heavy
occlusion of markers
Vastly improved skeletal tracking
precision. Robust, accurate bone
tracking - even during heavy
occlusion of markers
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What's a solver?
“Solver” in human motion tracking terms refers to the programmatic process of estimating the pose (6 DoF) of each bone, deduced by the actual measured markers, at each frame of measurement.
A precision solver, like that developed for Motive 3.0, accurately defines the skeleton movement of the tracked subject(s) which yields higher confidence and more nuanced performance capture for character animation.
A robust solver will also perform precision marker labeling and skeletal tracking even when many markers are hidden from cameras or lost, providing more reliable tracking data and vastly reduced editing time across all applications.
Active and Passive tracking. Motive processes OptiTrack camera data to deliver global 3D positions, marker IDs, rotational data (with respect to the object’s local reference), and of course, hyper accurate skeletal tracking.
Passive markers - or retroreflective markers, including spheres, hemispheres, and even flat reflective discs, are easily tracked with OptiTrack’s precision, long range cameras.
Signature Pulse Active invisible IR LEDs, enable 100% error free marker ID’s, low latency data delivery and <0.1s acquisition time. It’s become the benchmark for low latency VR tracking, ground truth systems for AR, and high subject count robotics applications such as drone swarms.
Setup and operation is easy. Motive makes system setup easy. Aim Assist, auto-masking, one-click rigid body creation, versatile hardware and the industry's longest range cameras make even large systems easy to set up with just one person.
Forceplate and EMG integration. Native, plug-and-play support for all major digital force plates (AMTI, Bertec and Kistler), Delsys EMG, and analog devices, providing researchers the tools they need most for real-time display, reporting and analysis.
Flexible Real-Time
Streaming Options
Streaming Options
Motive gives users the choice between turn-key pipelines, or customized outputs for unique requirements. Stream patient data into Visual3D, InSight and MotionMonitor, stream performance mocap into Unreal, Unity3D, MotionBuilder, or write your own interface with our free NatNet SDK and camera SDK.
Streaming Types | NatNet (UDP with Multicast/Unicast options) VRPN TrackD |
Lab Integrations | STT InSight TheMotionMonitor Visual3D MATLAB LabView |
Plugins | Unreal Engine Unity MotionBuilder OpenVR (HMD Tracking) Maya (VCS only) |
Track (way) more stuff. With a single tracking system and a single PC, everything on-set can be tracked including drone swarms, micro-robots, performers, props, head mounted displays, set pieces, live action and virtual cameras, clapperboards, and even the Director’s coffee mug.
Validated Markersets
Motive:Body offers a library of predefined markersets, including many which are scientifically and clinically validated and used in dozens of peer-reviewed scientific publications. 3D representations are available for each markerset, enabling fast and accurate marker placement on specific anatomical landmarks for each patient or subject.
These include | Helen Hayes Markerset Conventional Gait Model Rizzoli Clinical Gait Model Rizzoli Multi-Segment Foot Model |
Manual 3D digitization ready. Precisely digitize objects both large and small using the OptiTrack Micron Probe. Easy to use software workflows enable fast and accurate 3D characterization of an infinite number of surfaces and objects, with world leading accuracy.
One-click subject calibration. Calibrate new performers, subjects, patients, athletes and skeletons in an instant, with a single button click. You can even do so with multiple subjects in the volume at once. The character pipelines into Unreal Engine, Unity, MotionBuilder, and several others are polished for production ease and reliability.
Editing tools. Motive’s solver already enables a massive reduction in editing time, but included Python and C# templates will take care of the remainder of post processing, if any. Mocap made easy.
User Customization
User Customization
Motive’s workflow makes it easy to create and customize hundreds of new trackables, initialize a dozen performers, return to yesterday’s work, or to start trials for a new patient.
Hotkeys. Redesigned to visualize hotkey assignments, allowing for extremely fast navigation among viewports, and fully customizable workflows.
Custom Scripting. Python and C# batch scripting tools with powerful templates—ready be used out of the box, or as a starting point for custom workflows.
Mouse Presets. Match assignments to other 3D packages, including Maya, Blade, MotionBuilder and Visual3D, or make custom presets in seconds.
New Viewports. Create the perfect workspace with improved visualizations, 3D rendering, and per-viewport customization options.
External sync in/out, Genlock, and Time Code.
Synchronize Prime and Primex cameras to any signal or source with the eSync 2 with all the functionality and flexibility you’d expect with a professional tracking system. Cameras sync to dozens of sources including a professional cameras’ Genlock signal, where record and other event triggering can be managed from general purpose inputs and software commands.
Synchronize Prime and Primex cameras to any signal or source with the eSync 2 with all the functionality and flexibility you’d expect with a professional tracking system. Cameras sync to dozens of sources including a professional cameras’ Genlock signal, where record and other event triggering can be managed from general purpose inputs and software commands.
Use the sync output signal as a master or to trigger force plates, EMGs and National Instrument DAQs for flexible yet precise hardware synchronization. Highly accurate frame timing can also be achieved with SMTPE Time Code for ease in editing and logging. OptiTrack’s free and open SDK allows for further customization within the timing protocols.
Full resolution grayscale reference video. All Primex cameras can be used as a reference video source - with synchronized, calibrated 3D overlay. Deliver and/or record full resolution, full frame rate video with 3D overlay of markers, rigid bodies, skeletons, etc. Simply software select the camera(s) which are best for reference capture.
Motive
Motive
1. Most OptiTrack camera configurations will produce accuracies of +/- 0.2mm even across large tracking areas. Please speak with one of our engineers to ensure your installation will deliver your target accuracies.
2. Most OptiTrack systems derive global orientation (rotation) from three or more passive or active markers. As such, rotational accuracy can vary with the distance between these markers. Please speak with one of our engineers to ensure your installation will deliver your target accuracies.
3. When using the Quantum Solver in Motive 3.0+.
Choose a version of Motive
1. Software updates and bug fixes are included in an initial software purchase for the first year after activation. After that first year, customers need to purchase a software maintenance plan to access further software updates and bug fixes.
Purchasing a software maintenance plan provides (i) access to software updates and bug fixes for the version of software purchased; and (ii) basic remote software support (by phone or email), for the time period the maintenance plan is in effect. Customers who decline to purchase a software maintenance plan (or allow a software maintenance plan to lapse) will be required to purchase a plan for all lapsed years to be entitled to software updates and bug fixes for their version of software. Customers can continue to use software after the first year without a maintenance plan, but will not be entitled to updates or bug fixes released during the lapsed period.
A software maintenance plan does not include any license to new versions of software, onsite support, system installation support, code support, or complex troubleshooting (as solely defined by NaturalPoint). Purchasing a maintenance plan for one version of software (e.g., Motive 2.0) does not entitle the user to a license to later released version or associated updates (e.g., Motive 3.0). A software maintenance plan is not a warranty. Software is provided AS IS, without any express or implied warranties, and all purchases are subject to the NaturalPoint Terms & Conditions of Sale.
Downloads
Downloads
Motive
Motive
OptiTrack's unified software platform. Tailored to meet the needs of the world’s most ambitious production studios and research facilities, Motive combines the best features from our past software offerings with a host of new ones designed to deliver simpler setup, larger volumes, and cleaner data.
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Final Releases
Final Releases
Motive software releases that are ready for production environments.
Motive 3.1.0
Motive 3.1.0 delivers vastly improved skeletal and bone tracking precision, and helps users efficiently capture accurate data and produce visually compelling CG content.
Built around a new Quantum Solver that helps users navigate even the most difficult tracking situations with heavy marker occlusion, Motive 3.1 provides robust, reliable data and exceptional results. Additional enhancements include tracking more than 300 rigid bodies simultaneously using active and/or passive markers, precision finger tracking with integrated Manus VR gloves, and anchor markers to aid automated calibration and comprehensive marker labeling.
Downloads
Documents
Details & Requirements
- Release Date: March 21, 2024
- File Format: EXE
- The Flex 3, Flex 13, Slim 3U, V120:Duo, and V120:Trio cameras must be run with version 3.1.0+.
- Flex 3 cameras with a serial number 512653 or higher must be run with version 3.1.0 Beta 2+.
- Slim 3U cameras with a serial number 501170 or higher must be run with version 3.1.0 Beta 2+.
- PrimeX 120, PrimeX 120W, and SlimX 120 cameras must be run with Motive 3.1.0+ Final.
- The following are known issues with the X120 Cameras:
- With large amounts of necessary masks, you may need to mask multiple times to cover all objects in the scene.
- Gain of levels 7 or 8 do not work correctly and produce a bad image.
- Primex41 and Primex22 cameras with serial number M99450 or higher must be run with version 3.0.3+.
- You may need to power cycle Primex cameras when switching between version 2.x and 3.x.
- IMU Sensor Fusion and 6 Rigid Body Skeletons exist in version 3.1+.
- Removed support for the Trackd streaming protocol.
Motive 2.3.7
With an expanded feature set, Motive 2.3.7 advances its precision human and object tracking capabilities across VR, animation, movement sciences and robotics applications.
Notable updates include: Active rigid body speed improvements with up to 66% less latency, IMU sensor fusion improvements, enhanced Continuous Calibration, and support for 250+ cameras in one volume. Additionally, this version of Motive introduces active or passive ‘Anchor Markers’ to both aid Continuous Calibration with disconnected volumes, and provide peace of mind regarding origin drift.
Downloads
Documents
Details & Requirements
- Release Date: December 11, 2023
- File Format: EXE
- Requires DirectX 9
- Slim 3U cameras with a serial number 501170 or higher must be run with version 2.3.6+.
- Flex 3 cameras with a serial number 512653 or higher must be run with version 2.3.6+.
- Slim 3U cameras with a serial number 446597 or higher must be run with version 2.3.5+.
- Flex 3 cameras with a serial number 512030 or higher must be run with version 2.3.5+.
- Primex 41 and Primex 22 cameras with serial number M99450 or higher must be run with version 2.3.4+.
- Primex cameras must be run with version 2.2.0+.
- Prime Color and Prime Color FS must be run with version 2.0.0+.
- Prime 41 cameras with serial number M23713 or higher must be run with version 1.9.0+.
- Prime 17W cameras with serial number M17888 or higher must be run with version 1.9.0+.
- eSync 2 must be run with version 1.7.4+.
- V120:Duo cameras with serial number 146382 or higher must be run with version 1.7.0+.
- V120:Trio cameras with serial number 149506 or higher must be run with version 1.7.0+.
- Prime 13/13W and Slim 13E cameras require version 1.7.0+.
- Prime 41 or Prime 17W cameras with serial number M10100 or higher must be run with version 1.5.1+.
- Flex 13 cameras require version 1.1.3+.
- eSync devices require version 1.1.2+.
- Prime Series cameras require version 1.2 Final or higher.
- V120:Duo/Trio devices require version 1.1.2 or higher.
- S250e cameras with serial M001694 or higher require version 1.1.1 or higher.
Beta Releases
Beta Releases
Motive software releases with the latest features. These releases may be unstable while in the Beta phase and not recommended for use in production environments.
Motive 3.1.0 Beta 3
Motive 3.1 adds new features and enhances existing capabilities to make data capture and post-production better for everyone.
The new Trained Markersets enables users to track virtually anything they can put a marker on. Motive 3.1 supports all OptiTrack cameras (including USB cameras), 6 rigid body skeletons, and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor fusion which comes with many quality of life improvements. Simplify Continuous Calibration using data available on the Info Pane, including a new Bumped Camera feature that allows Motive to correct the position of a camera after it’s been moved. Additional changes to the 3D viewport, log pane, graphing, and more give users more power at their fingertips.
Downloads
Documents
Details & Requirements
- Release Date: February 15, 2024
- File Format: EXE
- The Flex 3, Flex 13, Slim 3U, V120:Duo, and V120:Trio cameras must be run with Motive 3.1+
- Flex 3 cameras with a serial number 512653 or higher must be run with Motive 3.1.0 Beta 2+.
- Slim 3U cameras with a serial number 501170 or higher must be run with Motive 3.1.0 Beta 2+.
- There are known issues with the X120 Cameras that will be resolved by the Final version of Motive 3.1
- The Primex 120 ring light doesn't behave properly during calibration.
- MJPEG mode doesn't work at 300 Hz or over.
- Switching to 300 - 1000 Hz, then back to below 300 Hz will show a cropped image in MJPEG mode.
- The brightness of the Primex 120 ring lights may increase in future versions of the software.
- With large amounts of necessary masks, you may need to mask multiple times to cover all objects in the scene.
- Blacklisting the X120 cameras causes a connection error.
- Some PoE++ switches cause synchronization issues by filtering the camera sync message.
- Primex 41 and Primex 22 cameras with serial number M99450 or higher must be run with Motive 3.0.3+.
- You may need to power cycle Primex cameras when switching between Motive 2.x and 3.x.
- IMU Sensor Fusion and 6 Rigid Body Skeletons exist in Motive 3.1+.
- Removed support for the Trackd streaming protocol.
Motion Capture Data
Motion Capture Data
