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Full-body motion capture software is a technological tool designed to digitally record and analyze the movements of an individual's entire body. This software utilizes sensors, cameras, or other tracking devices positioned on or around the body to capture detailed motion data, which is then converted into digital animations or data points. Typically, full-body motion capture software features capabilities for tracking, recording, and editing motion data, ensuring precise and efficient capture of intricate body movements.
The primary types of full-body motion capture software include optical, inertial, and others. Optical-type software employs cameras and reflective markers to precisely track and record the movement of a person's entire body in real time. This software can be implemented through on-premise or cloud-based solutions for a variety of applications, including education, life sciences, entertainment, and sports. End users of this technology encompass institutions, research institutes, entertainment studios, sports organizations, and more.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.
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The full body motion capture software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $28.19 billion in 2024 to $32.73 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased adoption of motion capture technology in the film industry, biomechanics and sports science, popularity of science fiction films among young people, increasing adoption of tools and software, and rising demand for motion capture technology in the medical and healthcare industry.
The full body motion capture software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $60.12 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising education transformation, adoption in automotive and manufacturing, increasing spatial computing, increasing popularity of virtual reality and augmented reality applications, and growing demand for motion capture technology in the sports industry. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, technological development, adoption of advanced sensors, integration with robotics, and integration with game development pipelines and real-time engines.
The forecast of 16.4% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. US game studios and research institutions may see increased costs as tariffs affect motion capture suits, camera systems, and tracking sensors sourced from Europe and China. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The anticipated growth of the full-body motion capture software market is expected to be driven by the rising popularity of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. VR offers a fully simulated experience created through computer technology, immersing users in virtual environments with the help of headsets and other sensory equipment. AR, on the other hand, enhances the real world by overlaying digital information, such as images and sounds. This surge in interest in VR and AR is fueled by technological advancements, greater accessibility, and a growing demand for immersive experiences in areas such as gaming, education, and training. Full-body motion capture software enhances these virtual and augmented reality experiences by accurately translating a user's movements into the digital realm. For example, a report from the Department for Business and Trade in January 2022 projected that spending on AR and VR in the UK would grow annually by 78.3% until 2024, reaching a total expenditure of £62.5 billion ($79.22 billion) by 2030. This trend is a significant factor driving the expansion of the full-body motion capture software market.
Key players in the full-body motion capture software market are focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions, including AI-driven real-time markerless motion capture technologies to improve accuracy and usability. Real-time markerless motion capture technology uses artificial intelligence to track movements without physical markers. For instance, Move AI, a UK-based company specializing in motion capture tools, introduced Move Live in June 2024. This AI-powered real-time markerless solution is designed for use in broadcast, film, mixed reality, and live events, processing data directly on the user's server rather than on Move AI's servers. Move Live can simultaneously capture the full-body motion of two actors and stream the data for retargeting in Unreal Engine.
In October 2024, Medbridge, a US-based health technology company, acquired Rehab Boost for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims to strengthen the integration of AI-driven motion capture technology into healthcare, with a focus on enhancing patient care and outcomes. Rehab Boost is a US-based company specializing in artificial intelligence technology for full-body motion capture recognition.
Major companies operating in the full body motion capture software market are Planar Systems Inc., Movella Holdings Inc., Vicon Industries Inc., Noitom Ltd., Dynamixyz, Reallusion, Cubic Motion Ltd., Rokoko, Di-O-Matic Inc., Artanim Interactive, Motion Analysis Corporation, Teslasuit, Qualisys AB, Motus Digital LLC, Faceware Technologies Inc., Manus VR, Motion Workshop, Xcitex Inc., Animatrik Film Design Inc., PhaseSpace Inc., Move AI Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the full body motion capture software market in 2024. The regions covered in the full body motion capture software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the full body motion capture software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The full-body motion capture software market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as sports analysis, medical and biomechanical analysis, and virtual production. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The full body motion capture software market also includes sales of motion capture suits, cameras and sensors, and real-time visualization tools. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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