Reduced setup time. Faster to data.
Motion capture should focus on performance, not preparation. With the next-generation Xsens Link, setup is no longer the bottleneck.
The result is simple. You move from setup to capture in around 7 minutes and 51 seconds, compared to 12 minutes and 26 seconds with the previous Xsens Link suit. That is a reduction of 4 minutes and 35 seconds, or ~40%.
Less time setting up means more time capturing what actually matters. This timing reflects a full out-of-the-box setup.
Once you are already in the suit, calibration remains fast at around ~30 seconds, allowing you to quickly go from ready to recording without delay.
The biggest shift is not a single feature. It is removing friction from the entire setup process.
With the new Xsens Link workflow, you no longer need to route and manage complex cable harnesses. Instead of threading cables through the suit and carefully positioning them, the setup becomes a simple, repeatable process.
You click the sensors in the designated slots, and you are ready to go.
This change also makes the breakdown faster. Removing sensors is just as fast as attaching them, eliminating the time spent unzipping, rerouting, and reorganizing cables. What used to be a careful and sometimes error-prone process becomes straightforward and predictable.
With improved connectivity and a more stable communication system, Xsens Link reduces the risk of connection issues during setup. A stable connection means fewer retries, fewer interruptions, and a smoother start to every session.
With Wi-Fi 6E for high-performance streaming and an improved WPS Wi-Fi setup, connecting to the system is faster and more straightforward. You can get connected and start capturing with minimal manual steps, reducing friction at the very beginning of the workflow.
Voice feedback and system indications make the process more intuitive. Instead of checking screens or second-guessing the system status, you get clear confirmation when everything is ready. The experience feels faster because it removes uncertainty.
To validate the difference, we tested both systems side by side.
In this video, you can see the full setup process of the previous generation Xsens Link compared to the next-generation system. The test shows exactly where time is saved and how the workflow changes in practice.
Watch the full comparison to see how small improvements across the workflow add up to a meaningful reduction in setup time.
Reduced setup time has a direct impact across industries.
In entertainment, every minute counts. Studios work with tight schedules, rented stages, and professional talent. Faster setup means more time capturing performance and less time preparing for it.
In health and sports, efficiency translates into more usable data. Researchers and practitioners can run more sessions in the same timeframe, increasing output without increasing resources.
In robotics and humanoid development, the impact scales even further. Teams often work in shifts and operate multiple systems. Saving minutes per setup quickly compounds into hours, or even days, of additional productive time.
Across all use cases, the principle remains the same. Faster setup means faster access to data.
The benefit becomes even clearer when scaling operations. If a single setup saves minutes, multiple setups multiply that gain. Whether you are capturing multiple actors, running repeated trials, or operating across shifts, reduced setup time directly increases throughput.
This is not just about convenience. It is about efficiency at scale.
The next-generation Xsens Link is built to remove friction from the first step of motion capture.
You spend less time preparing, reduce complexity, and start capturing sooner. Over time, that adds up to more data, more performance, and better results.
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