Mcube Inc

Xsens (operating at mcube-inc.com) is a provider of motion capture systems and inertial sensor modules that digitize human and machine movement. The company describes itself as a full-stack supplier of sensors, software and analytics spanning two broad product families: wearable inertial motion capture systems for capturing human motion, and industrial-grade, MEMS-based inertial measurement units (IMUs) that supply 3D orientation and positioning data to machines.

On the motion capture side, the flagship offering is the Xsens Link suit, whose next-generation version uses a form-fitting eSuit with washable integrated cabling, one-click sensors and wireless range of up to 150 meters, targeted at creative and performance applications. An integration with the HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker adds positional reference to Xsens mocap workflows for animation, virtual production, live performance and humanoid robotics, intended to keep motion aligned with props, virtual environments and other performers across longer takes. On the sensor-module side, the portfolio includes IMU, VRU, AHRS and GNSS/INS + RTK modules, including the Sirius series (vibration- and shock-resistant signal pipeline, IP68 housing, magnetic immunity, plug-and-play integration) and the Avior OEM IMU, a compact low SWaP-C module positioned for fast system integration.

Application areas cited by the company include digital entertainment and animation, workplace ergonomics, biomechanics and sports performance analysis, humanoid robot training and balancing, autonomous mobile robots, drones, and marine, land and subsea positioning. A firmware update developed by the company's Core Algorithms team added a real-time Heave algorithm to the Sirius and Avior modules, extending them from AHRS to industrial-grade motion reference units with stated vertical-motion accuracy of 5 cm or better for heave periods up to 29 seconds, for marine and offshore stabilization and compensation use.

Business model

Xsens supplies hardware products (motion capture suits and OEM inertial sensor modules) together with software and analytics, selling to professional end users and to OEMs integrating sensor modules into their own systems.

Traction

The company states partnerships with global brands including Electronic Arts, Epic Games, 20th Century Studios, Netflix, Toyota and Siemens, and use by more than 500 sports organizations. A published customer case describes Deep Trekker using Xsens MTi sensors for underwater dead reckoning on ROVs, and a case study covers use of Xsens motion capture in the production of the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Latest developments

Recent releases highlighted by the company include the next-generation Xsens Link motion capture suit, a firmware update adding a real-time Heave algorithm to Sirius and Avior sensor modules, an HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker integration providing positional tracking for Xsens mocap, and the launch of the Xsens Avior OEM IMU.