Danish motion capture technology company known for affordable, accessible mocap solutions including the Smartsuit Pro full-body capture suit and Smartgloves for hand tracking – democratized professional motion capture by offering high-quality systems at fraction of traditional costs.
What is Rokoko?
Rokoko is a Danish technology company that develops affordable motion capture solutions. With products like the Smartsuit Pro and Smartgloves, Rokoko has made professional mocap accessible to independent filmmakers, game developers, and smaller studios.
Core Principle
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 (Copenhagen) |
| Focus | Accessible Mocap |
| Technology | Inertial Sensors |
| Market | Indie to Professional |
Product Line
| Product | Function |
|---|---|
| Smartsuit Pro | Full-Body Mocap |
| Smartgloves | Hand/Finger Tracking |
| Face Capture | Facial Mocap |
| Software | Rokoko Studio |
Smartsuit Pro
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sensors | 19 IMU sensors |
| Framerate | 100 fps |
| Latency | <10 ms |
| Wireless | Yes, WiFi |
Inertial vs. Optical
| Aspect | Rokoko (Inertial) | Optical |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Minimal | Complex |
| Space | Unlimited | Limited |
| Cost | Low | High |
| Drift | Possible | None |
Smartgloves
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Fingers | Individual Tracking |
| Combination | With Smartsuit |
| Application | Hand Animation |
| Accuracy | Pro-Level |
Face Capture
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Method | iPhone/Webcam |
| Features | 52 Blend Shapes |
| Integration | Rokoko Studio |
| Quality | Sufficient for Indie |
Rokoko Studio Software
| Feature | Function |
|---|---|
| Recording | Mocap Recording |
| Cleanup | Data Cleaning |
| Retargeting | To Character |
| Export | FBX, BVH |
Workflow
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Calibration | Calibrate suit |
| 2. Capture | Record performance |
| 3. Cleanup | Clean data |
| 4. Export | To DCC software |
Integration
| Software | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Maya | Live-Link |
| Unreal Engine | Real-Time |
| Unity | Live-Link |
| Blender | Addon |
Application Areas
| Area | Usage |
|---|---|
| Film/VFX | Character Animation |
| Games | Character Mocap |
| VR/AR | Virtual Production |
| Education | Animation Teaching |
Pricing Model
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Hardware | One-time purchase |
| Software | Free + Subscription |
| Compared | 1/10 of Traditional |
| ROI | Fast |
Advantages
| Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| Portable | Usable anywhere |
| Setup Time | Minutes instead of hours |
| Cost | Affordable |
| Learning Curve | Low |
Limitations
| Limitation | Description |
|---|---|
| Drift | In long takes |
| Accuracy | Below optical |
| Interaction | With environment |
| Precision | Limited for high-end |
Drift Management
| Technique | Description |
|---|---|
| Frequent Calibration | Regularly |
| Short Takes | Under 5 minutes |
| Post-Cleanup | In software |
| Magnetic Avoidance | Metal-free environment |
Best Practices
| Practice | Reason |
|---|---|
| Calibration | Before each session |
| Take Length | Keep short |
| Reference Video | For cleanup |
| Environment | Magnetic-free |
Competitors
| System | Category |
|---|---|
| Xsens | Pro Inertial |
| Perception Neuron | Consumer/Pro |
| OptiTrack | Optical |
| Vicon | High-End Optical |
Today
Rokoko has transformed the mocap industry by offering professional quality at affordable prices. For independent filmmakers, game studios, and animators, Rokoko enables workflows previously reserved for large studios. Continuous development of hardware and software makes the system increasingly versatile.