Perception Neuron 3

Perception Neuron 3
Basic Info
VR/AR	Virtual Reality / Motion Capture
Type	Motion Capture Suit
Subtype	Full Body Tracking, IMU Mocap
Platform	Windows, Unity, Unreal Engine
Creator	Noitom
Developer	Noitom
Manufacturer	Noitom
Announcement Date	2020
Release Date	2020
Price	~$1,500-$2,500
Website	https://www.noitom.com/
Versions	Perception Neuron 3, Perception Neuron Studio, Perception Neuron Pro
Requires	Windows PC, Axis Studio software
Predecessor	Perception Neuron 2.0
Successor	Perception Neuron Studio
System
Operating System	Windows
Chipset	N/A (wireless IMU sensors)
CPU	N/A
GPU	N/A
Storage
Storage	N/A
Memory	N/A
SD Card Slot	No
Display
Display	N/A (motion capture)
Subpixel Layout	N/A
Peak Brightness	N/A
Resolution	N/A
Pixel Density	N/A
Refresh Rate	Up to 240fps (Studio)
Persistence	N/A
Image
Field of View	N/A
Horizontal FoV	N/A
Vertical FoV	N/A
Average Pixel Density	N/A
Peak Pixel Density	N/A
Foveated Rendering	N/A
Optics
Optics	N/A
Ocularity	N/A
IPD Range	N/A
Adjustable Diopter	N/A
Passthrough	N/A
Tracking
Tracking	Inertial (IMU-based)
Tracking Frequency	60-120fps (PN3), up to 240fps (Studio)
Base Stations	None required
Eye Tracking	N/A
Face Tracking	N/A
Hand Tracking	Yes (with finger sensor kit)
Body Tracking	Yes (primary function)
Rotational Tracking	Yes
Positional Tracking	Derived from IMU
Update Rate	60-240fps
Tracking Volume	Unlimited (no cameras)
Play Space	Indoor/outdoor, any environment
Latency	Low latency wireless
Audio
Audio	N/A
Microphone	N/A
3.5mm Audio Jack	N/A
Camera	None (IMU-based)
Connectivity
Connectivity	Wireless (Wi-Fi)
Ports	USB (charging)
Wired Video	N/A
Wireless Video	N/A
WiFi	Yes (wireless transmission)
Bluetooth	N/A
Power	Rechargeable batteries
Battery Capacity	Internal per sensor
Battery Life	6+ hours
Charge Time	USB charging
Device
Dimensions	4.1g per sensor (smallest)
Weight	4.1g per sensor
Material	Wearable suit with embedded sensors
Headstrap	N/A
Haptics	N/A
Color	Black
Sensors	17-32 IMU sensors (9-DOF each)
Input	Body motion capture
Compliance	Professional-grade

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The Perception Neuron 3 is a wireless inertial motion capture system developed by Noitom, representing the third generation of their Perception Neuron product line priced at approximately $1,500-$2,500. Designed as an affordable alternative to optical motion capture systems that typically cost $15,000-$40,000+, the Perception Neuron 3 uses miniaturized 9-DOF IMU sensors weighing just 4.1 grams each—the smallest in the Perception Neuron lineup—to track full-body movement without cameras, base stations, or line-of-sight requirements. The system can be configured with 17 to 32 sensors ("Neurons") for varying levels of tracking detail, with optional finger sensor kits adding full hand articulation. Completely wireless, the Perception Neuron 3 operates indoors or outdoors with no environmental constraints, streaming motion data to the free Axis Studio software at 60fps (32 sensors) or 120fps (17 sensors). Data can be exported as BVH or FBX files, with live streaming support and SDK integrations for Unity 3D and Unreal Engine via C/C++ API. The system targets indie game developers, animators, VTubers, VR content creators, and small studios seeking professional-quality motion capture at an accessible price point. Higher-tier options include Perception Neuron Studio (faster capture, enhanced finger tracking) and Perception Neuron Pro ($4,499 for professional productions).

History and Development

Noitom Origins

Company background:

Beijing-based company
Motion capture focus
Affordable mocap vision
Consumer-professional bridge

Perception Neuron History

Product evolution:

Original Perception Neuron (2015)
Kickstarter success
Perception Neuron 2.0
Continuous refinement