{"id":23708,"date":"2026-07-27T16:01:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.est-kl.com\/?p=23708"},"modified":"2026-09-03T11:02:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:02:03","slug":"optitrack-launches-activeio-the-next-generation-of-active-tracking-with-two-way-device-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.est-kl.com\/es\/optitrack-launches-activeio-the-next-generation-of-active-tracking-with-two-way-device-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"OptiTrack Launches ActiveIO, the Next Generation of Active Tracking with Two-Way Device Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

OptiTrack Launches ActiveIO, the Next Generation of Active Tracking with Two-Way Device Communication<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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New hardware ecosystem combines a proprietary two-way RF communication protocol, IMU sensor fusion, and extended range \u2014 purpose-built for location-based VR, virtual production, live events, and tactical training industries that demand high precision, scalability, and ease of use.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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OptiTrack, the global leader in precision motion capture, announced the launch of\u00a0ActiveIO<\/a>, its next-generation active tracking hardware ecosystem. Built for resilience, precision, and operations that scale, ActiveIO represents the new peak of active marker tracking technology \u2014 designed for environments where reliability isn\u2019t optional and operations can\u2019t fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The system\u2019s breakthrough is a proprietary two-way RF communication protocol that lets OptiTrack\u2019s Motive software talk directly with every device in the volume. Each LED self-identifies in light through unique binary patterns, allowing identical objects to be tracked simultaneously in real time without distinctive marker arrangements. Firmware updates push automatically. Battery and status data stream back. And general-purpose input\/output (GPIO) ports relay external signals \u2014 button presses, joystick input, sensor data \u2014 directly into\u00a0Motive<\/a>\u00a0or downstream render engines via NatNet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWith ActiveIO, we built tracking for missions that can\u2019t fail. This is a breakthrough for motion capture technology, eliminating the headache of custom marker configurations. By allowing identical objects to self-identify in real time, we are empowering our customers in virtual production, location-based VR, and robotics to deploy faster, track further, and operate with absolute confidence in the most demanding environments.\u201d<\/em><\/div>
Sidney Rittenberg<\/strong><\/span>CEO, OptiTrack<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Unlike passive markers that rely on reflected light, or older Active Classic products that pulse without unique identification, ActiveIO markers blink on and off between frames in unique binary patterns, so every marker is uniquely identified 100% of the time. With IMU sensor fusion, tracking is possible down to a single marker with 6 DoF rigid body data, delivering accurate rotational data that is robust against occlusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional ActiveIO advantages include extended range with high-power markers visible well past 30 meters; GPIO ports for relaying user inputs through the tracking pipeline; and an IP67-rated BaseStation with redundant RF antennas built for permanent outdoor deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ActiveIO Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The initial ActiveIO ecosystem launch includes several core components designed to scale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n