News Archive
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ARENA Motion Capture Software v1.2 Beta released :: April 23, 2008
The new 1.2 release upgrades ARENA to include jointed feet and improved camera calibration.
ARENA 1.2 includes live streaming of:
- Skeleton Bones
- Skeleton Joint Angles
- Rigid Bodies
Sample applications and
demos are available for download.
ARENA Motion Capture software v1.1 released :: March 11, 2008
The new 1.1 release upgrades ARENA to include 24-camera and multiple-actor support.
Game Developers Conference 2008 :: February 20-22, 2008
NaturalPoint will be providing live demonstrations of our optical motion capture technology at GDC 2008. Stop by booth #6433 (North Hall) to see the newest features!
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) continues to be the premier professional conference for the creators of games and interactive entertainment.
GDC is an annual conference on game development, sharing tools, tips and technologies for professional learning, networking and fun.
Read February 11 Press Release:
NaturalPoint Announces Continued Breakthroughs in Low Cost Optical Motion Capture
2007
Official launch of the ARENA Motion Capture software :: December 4, 2007
Visit the Motion Capture section and downloads page for more details.
Read the December OptiTrack Newsletter:
ARENA Motion Capture Available Now!
Rigid Body toolkit now available for purchase; updated OptiTrack SDK available :: December 4, 2007
Visit the Rigid Body toolkit and downloads pages for more details.
ARENA Motion Capture Software & Foundation Package are now shipping :: December 3, 2007
Visit the Motion Capture section for more details.
Motion Capture at I/ITSEC 2007 :: November 26-29, 2007
The NaturalPoint team will be exhibiting in Orlando at I/ITSEC 2007 in booth #4239 (located in Hall 3).
The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various Government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs. Since 1966, the conference has evolved and expanded through increased participation by the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Industry.
Beginning today the Foundation Package is available for preorder :: November 5, 2007
Read the November OptiTrack Newsletter:
Preorder Your MoCap Studio Today!
Motion Capture Package at SIGGRAPH 2007 :: August 5-9, 2007
The NaturalPoint team will be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH 2007: The 34th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.
The worldwide SIGGRAPH community gathers in San Diego to explore the products, systems, techniques, ideas, and inspiration that are creating the next three generations of computer graphics and interactive techniques.
View the NaturalPoint exhibitor profile at SIGGRAPH.org.
Visit us at booth #1621.
Read August 6 Press Release:
NaturalPoint Announces Breakthrough Motion Capture Package For Under $5,000!
New OptiTrack cameras & software available now :: June 18, 2007
With the introduction of the expanded OptiTrack product line, NaturalPoint continues its tradition of introducing products with amazing features and value. OptiTrack V100 optical tracking cameras are packed with high-end features while maintaining a great price point.
The Point Cloud Software toolkit tracks markers in real-time 3D across multiple cameras.
Read June 18 Press Release:
NaturalPoint Announces New Optical Tracking Cameras and 3D Software Solutions
Read the June OptiTrack Newsletter:
New OptiTrack Cameras & Software Available Now!
New OptiTrack DirectShow Filter released :: June 12, 2007
Visit the downloads section for more details.
New OptiTrack V100 camera models :: June 2007
We are pleased to announce the release of the OptiTrack FLEX:V100 and OptiTrack SLIM:V100 camera models.
Game Developers Conference 2007 :: March 2, 2007
NaturalPoint will be providing live demonstrations of our optical motion capture technology. Visit our booth (654 WH) to find out more about current and upcoming offerings. San Francisco, March 5-9, 2007. Visit the GDC 2007 website for more details.
Read March 2 Press Release:
NaturalPoint Makes Motion Capture Accessible to Everyone at GDC
Read February 28 Press Release:
NaturalPoint Takes Control of Motion Sensing Technology at GDC 2007
OptiTrack SDK samples added :: January 18, 2007
Several updated samples which illustrate how to work with the OptiTrack SDK in popular programming languages have been added. Visit the downloads section for more details.
2006
OptiTrack SDK Update :: December 23, 2006
A new version of our baseline SDK is available. Version 1.1.030 features improved performance, memory usage and a wealth of new features. Visit the downloads section for more details.
New OptiTrack website launched :: December 2006
We have recently redesigned the OptiTrack website and are pleased to announce the release of OptiTrack FLEX:C120.
2005
New FAQ :: August 29, 2005
We are now offering a list of Frequently Asked Questions, regarding the OptiTrack product line. Click here for the answer to your questions.
JOIN THE TEAM! :: June 24, 2005
We have added an Employment Opportunities page to our Coporate Section, describing currently sought positions.
OPTITRACK LAUNCH :: March 29, 2005
NaturalPoint is very pleased to announce our new product line, OptiTrack. This new line was developed to meet customer demand for our quality optical tracking solutions. The package provides custom integration at a reasonable price. The first model available is the OptiTrack FLEX3, a 120 FPS camera and SDK that provides the freedom and power to solve your tracking needs. We are looking forward to the innovative and creative applications that our customers will build. Stop by our OptiTrack Forum to let other users know what you are up to!
