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OptiTrack at GDC 2026: Motion Capture Demo Highlights

GDC 2026 was a huge week for OptiTrack! From packed booth traffic to standout conversations with developers, partners, and creators, the show was a powerful reminder of how much excitement there is around the future of motion capture.

At the center of it all was our live demo experience, including Duplex Mode in action - simultaneous markerless and marker-based motion capture from the same system. Attendees also got to see our immersive AR demonstration, where Motive avatars appeared to step right out of the screen, creating one of the most talked-about experiences of the show in our booth.

We were proud to show how OptiTrack continues to combine precision, flexibility, and innovation for teams building the next generation of games, virtual production tools, and interactive experiences.

Thanks to everyone who visited us at GDC. We’re grateful for the momentum, the conversations, and the opportunity to share what we’re building.

Wide view of the OptiTrack exhibition booth and its demonstration area.

A side view of the OptiTrack booth (#1041) at GDC 2026

Operator at a computer displaying a tracked skeleton in Motive.

New ROM (Range of Motion) refinement feature in Motive 3.5

Visitors talking at the OptiTrack exhibition booth.

The OptiTrack demo team at GDC

Performer posing beside an animated character on an LED display.

Our incredible talent danced their hearts out at GDC!

CinePuck tracking device mounted on a cinema camera at a demonstration booth.

The Active CinePuck used to track a cinema camera for the AR Demo