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PhaseSpace Impulse X2E Motion Capture System

Experience the Active Marker Advantage

PhaseSpace Impulse X2E – Our Intelligent Active Marker System is unrivalled in speed, precision, and flexibility.

Unique Marker IDs

PhaseSpace Impulse X2E – Spend more time capturing and less time cleaning up data. Our Active LED markers eliminate marker-swap making the Impulse X2E system ideal for multi-actor, mass-produced props, and real-time tracking applications.

960 FPS Capture

PhaseSpace’s patented tracking system delivers ultra low latency, high precision data in real-time. This makes PhaseSpace perfect for Virtual Reality, Biomechanical Engineering, and Robotics.

Capture Outdoors

Capturing in direct sunlight? No problem. PhaseSpace has the widest operating range, so you can leave the controlled environment and capture your data in the field.

The Fastest Real-Time Motion Capture System on the Planet

No other motion capture system can come close to the Impulse X2E capture rate of 960 frames per second at full 13MP resolution. That means you don’t have to choose between speed and resolution: You get the best of both worlds. Whether it’s Virtual Reality Entertainment or Biomechanical Engineering, the most demanding customers use PhaseSpace for its superior speed and precision.

The Highest Resolution Sensors Ever in a Motion Capture Camera

The Impulse X2E system captures at an astonishing 36,000 x 36,000 sub-pixel resolution in HDR. (1,300 MP) That’s roughly 100 times the resolution of most motion capture cameras. What’s our secret? We use customized linear detectors instead of RGB cameras like other mocap systems. This equates to unparalleled tracking precision at full speed. (Down to 20µ at 960 Hz)

Full System Details

Overview

Advantages of the Impulse X2E System

Real-time tracking of multiple subjects & objects
Patented active marker technology eliminates marker-swapping for cleaner data
Solid, precise motion data with sub-millimetre resolution
Streamlined operation means a single person can setup and run the system
Portable system enabling indoor and outdoor motion capture
960Hz capture rate accurately tracks the fastest motions
Stream motion data directly into third-party software such as MotionBuilder, JACK, Visual3D, etc…

Flexible, Scalable and Powerful

Capture up to 8 human subjects (body and fingers), more with multiple systems
Track very high speed motion at up to 960 frames per second
Capture spaces can be anywhere from 8’x8′ to 50’x50′, even larger with overlapping camera setups or multiple systems
Easy, smooth set up and operation
Scales from 2 cameras to 48+ cameras
Unsurpassed customer service and support
Used by demanding, high-profile customers including NASA, Naval Research Lab, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Disney, Harmonix, University of Cambridge, Stanford, and UC Berkeley

Tech Specs

IMPULSE X2E SYSTEM SUMMARY

Less than 3 ms latency, even at full marker load
Scalable from 2 to 48+ PhaseSpace Impulse X2 cameras
Server machine with built-in hub and base station
Cameras are daisy-chained and powered directly by the PhaseSpace HUB
Active LED markers
LED controllers
Cables, mounts, etc.
PhaseSpace Software Package
API/SDK in C++ and Python
Telephone, Email and Live Online Support included

TECHNOLOGY

Lightweight linear detector based cameras (3600 x 3600 resolution at 960 Hz)
Sub-pixel resolution to 36000 x 36000 at 960Hz
60 degrees camera field of view
Active LED technology resulting in a unique ID for each marker
Server machine with integrated HUB supports from 2 to 48+ Impulse X2 cameras
Data streamed in real-time to multiple clients, even over a network or the Internet
API/SDK provides support for third-party applications for real-time user interaction

Hardware

CAMERAS

Dimensions: 108 mm x 92 mm x 57 mm (4.25″ x 3.62″ x 2.25″)
Weight: 380 grams (13.4 ounces)
Each camera achieves an Optical Resolution of 3600 x 3600 (12 Megapixel) using two linear detectors with 16-bit dynamic range. Onboard processors produce an impressive Subpixel Resolution of 30,000 x 30,000 at 960 Hz.

LED CONTROLLERS

Dimensions: 126 mm x 70 mm x 25 mm (5″ x 2.75″ x 0.85″)
Weight: 90 grams (0.2lbs)
The LED Controller, an RF transceiver, utilizes an onboard microprocessor to control up to 72 LEDs. Battery life is 2 to 4 hours of continual use, up to 8 hours of typical use.

ACTIVE LED

Dimensions: 20 mm x 14 mm x 3.2 mm (0.8″ x 0.55″)
Weight: 4.5 grams (0.01lbs)
Each LED modulates at a unique frequency resulting in a unique digital ID. LEDs are available in Red visible and Infra-red versions.

SERVER COMPUTER

Dimensions: 44.76 x 17.78 x 45.43cm (17.6 x 7 x 17.9in)
Weight: Starting at 10.7 kg
Processor: Intel Quad Core
Chipset:Intel 3450 Chipset
Memory: 4GB
Integrated PhaseSpace HUB
Network: Gigabit
Built-in 2.4 Ghz Transceiver synchronizes the LED controllers with the server.

CALIBRATION WAND

Dimensions: 96.5 x 3.8 x 3.8cm (38 x 1.5 x 1.5in)
The calibration wand serves as the principal tool used to accurately calibrate the system. The calibration wand allows a user to calibrate the given capture area in a matter of minutes.