Markerless Motion Capture Market To Reach $207.93 Million By 2030

Markerless Motion Capture Market Growth & Trends

The global markerless motion capture market size is anticipated to reach USD 207.93 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 17.1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, fueled by technological advancements and increasing demand across various industries. Markerless motion capture eliminates the need for attaching markers to the subject's body, making the capturing process more efficient and less intrusive. This technology relies on sophisticated algorithms and computer vision techniques to track and record the movements of individuals or objects accurately.

Markerless motion capture technology has transformed the way human movement is captured and analyzed. Unlike traditional marker-based systems, markerless systems utilize computer vision algorithms and sensors to track movement without the need for external markers. This non-intrusive approach enables more natural and flexible motion capture experiences, suitable for applications such as animation, biomechanical analysis, and virtual reality. At the core of markerless motion capture systems are computer vision algorithms that analyze video footage or depth sensor data to extract information about human movement. These algorithms employ techniques such as feature tracking, skeleton fitting, and pose estimation to identify and track key points on the subject's body, such as joints and limbs. By tracking these points over time, markerless motion capture systems can reconstruct the subject's motion in three-dimensional space with high accuracy.

Several sensing technologies are commonly used in markerless motion capture systems. RGB cameras, depth sensors, and inertial measurement units (IMUs) are among the most widely used sensing technologies in markerless motion capture applications. RGB cameras capture color video footage, which is then processed using computer vision algorithms to extract motion information. Depth sensors provide depth information in addition to color, enabling more accurate motion tracking and reconstruction. IMUs, on the other hand, consist of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers that measure the subject's movement directly, making them suitable for applications where visual tracking may be limited, such as sports performance analysis or wearable motion capture devices.

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Markerless Motion Capture Market Report Highlights

• Based on type, the 2D markerless motion capture segment was valued at USD 21.01 million in 2023. Traditional marker-based motion capture systems require specialized equipment and markers, which makes them costly and less accessible, especially for smaller studios and independent creators.

• The 3D markerless motion capture type segment is projected to expand with a CAGR of 17.8% from 2024 to 2030. 3D motion capture technology offers real-time and accurate measurement of movements in markets. By furnishing data on body angles, the motion capture technology aids industrial users in efficiently pinpointing and addressing concerns that may contribute to injuries, as well as analyzing various human factors relevant to industries or military applications.

• Based on application, the location-based entertainment application segment registered significant revenue share in 2023 and is expected to showcase a CAGR of 16.2% from 2024 to 2030. The growing consumer inclination toward amusement parks, arcade studios, and 4D films as a part of leisure is a major factor contributing to the growth of the location-based entertainment segment.

Markerless Motion Capture Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global markerless motion capture market based on type, application, and region:

Markerless Motion Capture Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• 2D Markerless Motion Capture

• 3D Markerless Motion Capture

Markerless Motion Capture Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Location-based Entertainment

• Virtual Reality

• Video Conferencing

• Film & TV

• Games

• Healthcare

• Virtual Production

• Surveillance

• Others

Markerless Motion Capture Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Mexico

  • Brazil

• Middle East and Africa

  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

  • UAE

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Markerless Motion Capture Market

• AR51

• Captury

• DeepMotion

• Disguise Group

• EuMotus

• Faceware Technologies, Inc.

• Fashion Innovation Agency

• Hawk-Eye Innovations

• Innovative Sports Training Inc. (The Motion Monitor)

• Intel Corporation

• iPi Soft LLC.

• KinaTrax, Inc.

• Move Ai Ltd.

• NaturalPoint, Inc.

• Qualisys AB

• Radical Motion

• ReMoCapp

• Simi Reality Motion Systems

• Theia Markerless, Inc.

• Vicon Motion Systems Ltd

• Wonder Dynamics

• YOOM.COM, Inc.