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Motion capture in human movement assessment
Xsens motion capture is the perfect tool for collecting and analyzing human movement for various applications such as humanoid robotics, sport performance, ergonomic assessments, rehabilitation, and more.
Through wearable motion capture hardware and research-grade, specialized software, you can capture accurate kinematic data and assess subjects in every environment.
Meet the Xsens Hardware Family
From the next-gen Xsens Link to the wireless Awinda and Awinda Starter, each system is built to fit your workflow. Choose the setup that delivers the performance and flexibility you need, powered by Xsens motion capture technology.
Xsens Link
The next-generation Xsens Link delivers precise, reliable motion capture with full freedom of movement. Designed for fast setup and consistent performance, it captures natural, high-fidelity motion in any environment.
- Sensors 17 clickable-sensors (+1 prop sensor)
- Update rate 240hz
- Battery life 4h internal, 8h external
- Range 60m
Xsens Awinda
Xsens Awinda is a wireless motion capture system designed for fast, flexible, and reliable tracking. With adjustable straps and an easy setup, it’s ideal for repeated use across multiple users and a wide range of applications.
- Sensors 17 wireless sensors (+1 prop sensor)
- Update rate 60hz
- Battery life 12 hours
- Range 60m
Xsens Starter
Xsens Starter is a flexible, wireless motion capture system designed for fast setup and reliable tracking. With a lightweight, strap-based design that can be worn over regular clothing, it’s ideal for group use, education, and a wide range of real-world environments.
- Sensors 17 wireless sensors
- Update rate 60hz
- Battery life 12 hours
- Range 25m
Xsens application areas
Humanoid robotics
Robotics teams stream human motion into ROS, Isaac Sim, or MuJoCo, build high-quality imitation-learning datasets, teleoperate live and benchmark locomotion and manipulation controllers for safer and faster skill transfer
Biomechanical research
Biomechanics researchers capture high-fidelity 3D kinematics and subtle motor patterns, test hypotheses, validate protocols, and advance knowledge and innovation in human motion.
Occupational health & safety
OHS teams quantify ergonomic risk, validate interventions, and produce compliance-ready reports using wearable motion capture that maps segment loads and postures in real-world worksites.
Sports performance and science
Coaches and sport scientists use Xsens to track joint angles, angular velocity, asymmetry index, and ground-contact timing, convert sessions into objective KPIs, and individualize technique and load progression on the field.
Rehabilitation & injury prevention
Clinicians quantify ROM, compensations, and movement quality session-to-session, tracking return-to-play criteria and injury risk factors with portable motion capture in clinic and home.
Xsens motion capture software:
Xsens Analyze
Record and process Xsens motion capture data with Xsens Analyze: simple, powerful, and ready for insight.
Designed for advanced research, Xsens Analyze delivers the accuracy, reliability, and flexibility scientists depend on. Its robust performance supports complex studies and evolving methodologies with consistent, reproducible results.
Software integrations
Discover Xsens wearables
Xsens DOT
Xsens DOT is an industry-leading development platform for capture, analysis, and reporting of human kinematics. Lightweight, portable, high-accuracy wearable inertial sensors, with an easy-to-integrate SDK.
MTw Awinda
MTw Awinda is an easy-to-integrate wireless human motion tracker for real-time applications. The patented Awinda protocol ensures highly accurate time-synchronized data sampling in all connected MTw's, which is essential for accurate joint angles.