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MVN Awinda
Completely Wireless Motion Capture
 MVN Awinda is based on fully wireless motion trackers, allowing
full freedom of movement. MVN Awinda features on-body straps
and eliminates battery packs and cables for even faster setup,
easier operation and unconstrained range of motion. This
portable system can be used indoors and outdoors. The result of an MVN mocap
session needs minimal fine-tuning as there is no occlusion or lost markers.
MVN Awinda is an ideal solution for us, as it will be used in a class room environment. The accessibility and
ease of use of the system allows all students to get hands-on experience and focus on the creative process.
says MVN Awinda user Dr. Farhad Javidi, Professor of Simulation and Gaming Development at Central Piedmont
Community College.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW FEATURES

MVN Awinda hardware Ease of use

17 MTw wireless inertial trackers
Extra prop / backup wireless tracker
Fully wireless operation
Full-body elasticated Velcro straps
Awinda receiving station and dongle
MVN Studio
Record motion capture data with ease
Advanced human body model provides
output of 23 body segments
Export to popular motion capture file
formats, such as .BVH and .FBX
Real-time visualisation of 3D digital character
(multi-pane 3D view and user adjustable)
Intuitive editing interface
Plug-ins for seamless real-time integration with (optional):
Autodesk MotionBuilder and Maya
Unity 3D
Siemens Jack and Process Simulate Human
Catia V5, Delmia V5 and 3DVIA Virtools features
Wireless connection up to 50m (164ft) mocap range
Use anywhere, outside, in your office, no studio required
No occlusion or line-of-sight restrictions
Minimal fine-tuning, filtering or post-processing needed
Straps can be worn over normal clothing
Portable and solid case for easy transport
Very short set-up time (approx. 10 minutes)
Ready-made pipelines for Autodesk MotionBuilder,
3DS Max, Maya,Soft-image, LightWave and Unity 3D
Network Streamer compatible with UDK, CryEngine
Fidelity and immunity
Highly sensitive MEMS inertial sensors capture every twitch
and deliver incredibly smooth data
Use under any lighting condition
No sensitivity to EM-fields

Product advantages Applications

Fully wireless operation Ideal for classroom environment
Flexible 3D character animation
Quick turn around times Previs of film, game and advertising
Unlimited capture volume Game Development; in-game and cinematics
Real-time, On-set previsualization TV & Advertising
Clean and smooth data Live Entertainment; concerts and road shows
Training & simulation
MVN AWINDA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL
XSENS MVN AWINDA SETUP
Number of trackers Weight
Full body configuration 17 MTw wireless trackers MTw wireless motion trackers 27 g

Lower body configuration 7 MTw wireless trackers Awinda Station 200 g

Upper body configuration 11 MTw wireless trackers Awinda USB dongle 8g

Extra prop / backup sensor 1 MTw wireless tracker Total on-body system 500 g

11 kg (24 lbs)
Shipping weight
(incl. suitcase)

Communication
Awinda Wireless protocol based on IEE 802.15.4 PHY ISM
2.4 GHz radio frequency, worldwide licence free use

Wireless range radius (up to) Dimensions

Outdoor 50 meters (164 ft.) MTw inertial tracker 34.5 x 57.8 x 14.5 mm

Indoor open space 50 meters (164 ft.) Awinda station 89.5 x 144 x 31.9 mm

Indoor office 20 meters (65 ft.) Awinda USB dongle 20.4 x 45 x 10.6 mm

MVN Awinda suitcase 559 x 351 x 229 mm

Full body straps:

Strong elasticated straps, fastened using Velcro
Click-in sensor holders
One size fits all

Accessories (included)
2 gloves with MTw tracker pocket
1 head band with tracker pocket
2 foot mounts
1 license USB dongle

Operation environment
Between -20 deg Celsius and +55 deg Celcius, non-wet

Setup time
Less than 10 minutes
 PERFORMANCE

MTw wireless inertial trackers

3D orientation accuracy <0.5 deg 2

Resolution 0.05 deg

Accelerometer range 160 m/s2 (16 g)

Gyroscope range 1200 deg/s

MVN Human model

MVN uses a 23 segment biomechanical model
with 22 joints.
Each joint is specified by statistical
parameters for 6DOF joint laxity.
An advanced spine and shoulder model
is used that computes the kinematics of
the spine and shoulder blades.

System calibration
Flexible calibration scheme with instant
feedback regarding the expected accuracy.
Calibration can be done without assistance
from a second person.

Basic calibration
10 seconds
Basic calibration needs only subject length
and foot length

Advanced calibration
10 - 30 seconds per additional step
Advanced subject specific calibration determines
tracker alignment and/or subject specific dimensions.
Calibration procedures for subjects with limited range Resistance 3
of motion are possible. Insomniac Games

MVN FUSION ENGINE

Output
Full kinematics of each segment (position, velocity,
acceleration, orientation, angular velocity and angular
acceleration)
Update rate
MTw internal update rate: 1800 Hz
Full body motion capture: 40 fps max (40 Hz)
3D translation capture
Double integration of body segment accelerations
allows for jumping/running.
(permanent floor contact is not needed)
~2% error in traveled distance
Advanced external contact model detects
body world contacts to enable crawling, sitting,
cartwheels etc.
Full control over external contact points
Props
Support for one to three props
Magnetic environment
Full immunity to temporary magnetic disturbances
(~30 seconds)
Visual warning of disturbed environment
Full immunity for lower body (using KiC)
Local, permanent disturbances
High degree of immunity, performance will depend on
motion and environment.
Soft tissue artifacts
Minimized to ~2 degrees RMS using redundancy in
measurement and biomechanical constraints.
Multiple person capture
Up to four person capturing on one PC.
MVN STUDIO SOFTWARE System requirements
Operating System Windows 7 Pro (and Windows 8 Pro)
Functionality Dual core or higher
Easy and quick calibration Processor
(2.5 GHz or faster)
Real time preview of motion capture
Simultaneous recording/viewing Memory 4 GB RAM
Replaying previously recorded motion data Hardware acceleration for DirectX 11,
Graphics Card
Dedicated memory 512 MB or more
Supported export formats USB Ports 2x USB 2.0 or hub per system
.BVH (Biovision Hierarchical Data)
.FBX (FiLMBOX)
.MVNX (MVN Open XML format) Output 3D position,
3D orientation, (optionally: 3D acceleration, 3D velocity,
3D angular rate, 3D angular acceleration)
.AVI and .M4V movie export
.C3D export (coordinate 3D)

MVN Studio PRO

Reference camera support
C3D export (coordinate 3D)
3D Kinematic Graphs
Multi-person live

Streaming motion data

Streaming motion data on local area network (UDP)
Autodesk MotionBuilder and Maya compatible client
plug-in available
Unity 3D compatible client plug-in available
Client network monitor support in MVN Studio

Time Code and Remote Control plug-in

Time code stored in MVN, MVNX (optional) and FBX
Remote control of recordings in MVN Studio

MVN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT

Functionality
Easy integration with custom application software
Provides real-time orientation and position data of body
segments using dynamic link library (C interface)
Provides interfaces to calibration routines and character Universal Studios
definition routines
Handles pre-recorded MVN files for post-processing
MVN Fusion Engine handles 3D position aiding input,
in real-time
ABOUT XSENS
Xsens is the leading innovator in 3D motion tracking technology and
products. Its sensor fusion technologies enable a seamless interaction
between the physical and the digital world in consumer electronics devices
and professional applications such as 3D character animation, motion
analysis, and industrial control & stabilization.

Clients and partners include Electronic Arts, NBC Universal, Daimler,

Autodesk, Sagem (Safran Group), Siemens and various other leading
institutes and companies throughout the world.

Founded in 2000, Xsens is a privately held company with headquarters in

Enschede, the Netherlands and a US subsidiary in Los Angeles, California.

Xsens Xsens North America Inc.

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