motion capture

noun

: a technology for digitally recording specific movements of a person (such as an actor) and translating them into computer-animated images

Examples of motion capture in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Human movements from motion capture and video are converted to a robot-compatible format through kinematic retargeting, while animation can provide movements that humans cannot perform or that are better suited to non-humanoid robots. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Korem said the Jets will expand their use of 3D motion capture, force plates and other telemetry tools to better understand movement and physical readiness. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The camera setup comprises 54 Vicon Valkyrie cameras and 10 Vicon Vero cameras (all Vicon motion capture cameras) and the stage supports up to 20 performers simultaneously. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Lloyd did two-leg squatting, single-leg squatting, jumping, running, cutting and deceleration exercises in a three-dimensional motion capture lab that identified where Lloyd was placing stress during those activities. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for motion capture

• rapture
• recapture