Xsens MVN Awinda
An easy-to-use wireless motion capture system for a wide variety of applications
Motion seamlessly captured
The Xsens MVN Awinda is a wireless, full-body motion capture system developed by Movella (formerly Xsens), designed for precise and portable human motion tracking across various applications.
Key Features
- 17 Wireless Sensors: Attached to the body using adjustable straps, facilitating quick setup and comfortable wear over regular clothing.
- Portability: Compact and easy to transport, making it suitable for on-the-go motion capture without the need for a dedicated lab.
- Magnetic Immunity: Engineered to function reliably in environments with magnetic disturbances, ensuring consistent data quality.
- Extended Battery Life: Offers up to 12 hours of operation, supporting prolonged sessions without frequent recharging.
- Wireless Range: Effective up to 25 meters, providing flexibility in various settings.
- Low Latency: Approximately 30 milliseconds, enabling real-time motion capture and feedback.
- Software Integration: Compatible with MVN Animate, MVN Analyze, and MVN Processing software for comprehensive data analysis and visualization.
Applications
The MVN Awinda system is versatile and finds use in:
- Entertainment: Game development, visual effects, virtual production, live performances, and VTubing.
- Health & Sports: Sports performance analysis, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and occupational health assessments.
- Research & Education: Biomechanical studies, sports science research, and human factors analysis.
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Update rate
Up to 60 Hz
Wireless range
50 m
Battery life
12 hr (for orders after Oct 1, 2024)
Wireless communication
Radio protocol (Awinda protocol)
Wireless datalink
Awinda recording and docking station
Latency
30 ms
On-body buffering
30 sec
Sensors
17 wireless sensors (and 1 prop sensor)
Clothing
Full body strap set (including 3 Awinda shirts in size S, L & XL)
Charging
Charging stations
Hardware synchronization
Includes, via BNC connectors Third party e.g. EMG sensors, force plates (with Awinda station)
Casing
Sturdy neoprene case
Finger tracking
Full compatibility with Xsens Metagloves by Manus, Xsens gloves by Manus, Manus Prime II, and Stretchsense gloves
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Sports and Performance research
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Xsens MVN inertial motion capture systems are widely used in biomechanics, sports science, and rehabilitation research. The wireless, full-body sensor suits enable naturalistic movement analysis in lab and field settings, making them a standard tool for gait analysis, sports performance, and clinical assessment studies.
What is the Xsens MVN Awinda and what is it used for?
The Xsens MVN Awinda is a wireless inertial motion capture system using IMU sensors attached to the body, enabling full-body human motion capture without a fixed camera setup. It is used in biomechanics, gait analysis, sports science, and rehabilitation research.
What research applications is the Xsens MVN Awinda suited for?
The Xsens MVN Awinda is suited for gait and motion analysis, sports performance research, ergonomics studies, rehabilitation assessment, and human factors research where camera-free, portable full-body motion capture is required.
What are the key technical features of the Xsens MVN Awinda?
The Xsens MVN Awinda (catalog number: MVN-Awinda) uses wireless Awinda IMU transmitters with 17 sensors covering the full body, providing 6 DOF joint kinematics with automatic sensor fusion and real-time visualization in MVN Analyze software.
Is the Xsens MVN Awinda available in Israel with local support?
Yes. NBT Ltd distributes Xsens motion capture systems in Israel. Our team provides full local support including installation, calibration training, and ongoing technical assistance for the MVN Awinda and all Xsens products.
What software does the Xsens MVN Awinda use?
The Xsens MVN Awinda works with MVN Analyze software for real-time 3D motion visualization, data export, and biomechanical analysis. It also integrates with Qualisys QTM, MATLAB, and third-party motion analysis platforms via standard data export formats.
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