“Sony Unveils XYN Headset: Revolutionizing 3D Object Creation”
At its CES press conference on January 6, Sony showcased a range of new products and approaches rooted in its vision to foster synergy between creativity and technology.
Among these are XYN, a pioneering headset for creating 3D objects, a new vehicle filming system, and tech to improve sports fans’ experience.
XYN
Thaisa Yamamura, head of XR Business Development at Sony Electronics in the US, introduced XYN – a new 3D CG production solution for various creators. XYN’s spatial capture employs a mirrorless camera, converting real objects and spaces into high-quality 3D objects. Sony’s algorithm is specifically optimized to improve generation time.
Yamamura described XYN as an “integrative software and hardware solution that enables creators to capture and reproduce the real world into their artwork with stunning fidelity” for use in films, games, and animation.
The XYN motion studio app allows creators to edit motion data with “tweeting” capacity or connect multiple data points. Motion capture accuracy is improved through a 12-sensor connection for the mobile motion capture system Mocopi.
An enhanced reality XYN headset is also being developed. It supports spatial content creation and is compatible with third-party content creation tools. Yotis Katsambas, VP of Technology for Sony Pictures Animation, describes the transformation possibilities of this tech, seeing it as an amazing improvement in generating 3D objects.
PXO AKIRA
CEO of Pixomondo, Jonny Slow, showcased PXO AKIRA, the “ultimate vehicle processing system” that allows for filming with various vehicles in any setting. The system features a motion-based platform that can handle anything from cars to spaceships. It also has a camera crane with programmable camera moves. Added a previsualization platform, a driving simulator, and a 3d library for dynamic and instant adjustments. The system produces in-camera visual effects, allowing for a great reduction in post-production.
SONY AND THE NFL
President and COO of Sony Electronics, Neal Manowitz, and Commissioner of NFL Roger Goodell presented how cooperation is established between Sony and the football league to enhance the experience of watching sports.
Besides the decades-long partnership involving Sony cameras, the two showcased real-time animated broadcast technology that creates game simulations using positional tracking data of the players.
Looking at how to provide the best tools for players and coaches on the field, Sony has also developed the prototype for a new headset for coaches with noise-canceling tech.
Source: Interesting Engineering
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“Sony Unveils XYN Headset: Revolutionizing 3D Object Creation”