Rokoko

What is Rokoko?

Rokoko offers a suite of motion capture tools for character animation. Its product lineup includes the Smartsuit Pro II, Smartgloves, Headcam, and Headrig, with a focus on accurate, absolute positioning. Thousands of 3D creators across different industries use its tools.

Key features include real-time motion capture visualization, AI-powered mocap, and access to a large library of animations. Rokoko Studio is the main software: it connects all your hardware mocap gear, lets you edit animation clips, and exports them in various formats. A subscription includes the Studio license plus other software such as Rokoko Vision, which uses dual-camera tracking, along with different levels of customer support. Studio’s system requirements are standard for most modern computers, making it a flexible, mobile motion capture solution.

Who created Rokoko?

Rokoko was founded by Sam Lazarus, who also serves as the company’s Creative Director. Its mocap tools have been adopted by indie creators and award-winning studios, with an emphasis on accuracy and technology like the Coil Pro, which enhances motion capture workflows.

What is Rokoko used for?

• Faster workflow: Capture motion and animate characters more quickly with Rokoko Studio.
• Precise capture: The Coil Pro works with the Smartsuit Pro II and Smartgloves for pin-point accuracy, supporting use cases from capturing props to managing multiple interacting actors.
• Facial capture: The Headcam is described as the world’s lightest Face Capture device, enabling complete full-body and facial animation.
• AI motion capture: Rokoko Vision offers dual-camera tracking with a subscription plan.
• Support: Plans include various levels of customer support from animation and mocap specialists.
• Educator discounts: Substantial discounts on hardware and software for teaching and research.
• Mobile mocap: Studio runs on laptops, so you can capture motion anywhere.
• Complete pipeline: Capture, animate, edit, export, and live stream character animations using the integrated software suite.

Who is Rokoko for?

Rokoko offers plans tailored to indie creators, medium-sized teams, and larger companies, along with educator discounts for academia and research. Depending on the plan, you get access to tools such as the Smartsuit Pro II, Smartgloves, or Rokoko Vision for AI-driven motion capture, with Rokoko Studio serving as the main hub for connecting gear, editing clips, and exporting animations.