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How to Use mocopi for Motion Capture

Android, iOS

Enhance the 3D avatars in PRISM Live Studio with mocopi motion capture equipment.

About mocopi®

mocopi is a mobile motion capture device developed by Sony, using six sensors to easily track full-body movements. Lightweight and portable, it connects with smartphones, making it possible to create VR/metaverse content or live broadcasts anytime, anywhere. mocopi official website

Preparation

  • One device running the PRISM Live Studio mobile app

  • One device running the mocopi smartphone app

  • mocopi sensors and bands

  • Wi-Fi network

Set up in the PRISM Live Studio mobile app

  1. PRISM mobile app Android v5.0.0 or iOS v3.9.0 or later is required.

  2. Open the PRISM mobile app, then select VTuber Mode > 3D Avatar.

  3. Go to 3D Avatar > 3D Avatar Settings, and turn mocopi tracking ON.

  4. Check that the IP Address and Port Number are displayed.

    1. The mocopi smartphone app uses this IP address and port number to send your full-body motion data to the PRISM app, allowing your avatar to move in real time.

  5. You’ve completed the setup for using the PRISM app with motion capture.

Set up in mocopi smartphone app

The following steps explain how to set up the mocopi sensors and the app. You can also check the official mocopi YouTube channel for detailed instructions.

mocopi official YouTube

  1. Open the mocopi smartphone app.

  2. Pair the sensors with your smartphone by following the on-screen guide.

  1. Connect the sensors and perform calibration.

  1. After successful calibration, the app will move to a screen where you can view your avatar and check how the tracking data is applied. To send tracking data to the PRISM app as shown in the image, select Motion, then use the Save/Send toggle button to set the transmission mode.

  2. Tap the menu icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.

  3. Choose External service connection settings.

  4. For Destination, select Stream support app.

  5. Set the IP address to match the one displayed in the PRISM app under VTuber Mode > 3D Avatar Setting > mocopi tracking.

  6. Tap OK.

  7. When the mocopi smartphone app transmits full-body motion data, it will be reflected in the 3D Avatar within the PRISM app.

You’re all set! Start your VTuber stream with lifelike motion. 🎉🎉

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