Robotics research breaks when motion capture cannot follow the work. A system that tracks one robot indoors is useless once the project scales to a swarm or moves into an outdoor arena.
Qualisys scales from single robots to multi-agent swarms, works indoors and outdoors, and integrates natively with ROS, so researchers validate algorithms, demonstrate capabilities, and publish with confidence.
Why choose Qualisys?
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Ground Truth Anywhere
Get repeatable and consistent measurements from lab to full-scale outdoor arenas with IP67-rated cameras, sun filters, and active filtering.
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Get the Data Fast
Sub-10ms latency delivers ground truth fast enough for closed-loop control and autonomy evaluation, not just post-hoc analysis.
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Track Multiple Objects Once
Scale from 1 to 100 agents – unique 6DOF identification maintained on every object throughout the full tracking volume.
Humanoid Robotics
Autonomous humanoid robots need to combine utility with an illusion of humanity. Since humans are experts on humans, we notice every detail and nuance in robot movement. And of course, safety is a significant concern.
Human biomechanics research is in our DNA, which is why Qualisys optical motion capture systems excel within the humanoid robotics field. Use our proven technology to monitor movement with ultra-high resolution, in real-time and in perfect sync. Replicate human motion by tracking human movement to develop motion algorithms for robots. Scalable, rugged systems adapt to your needs and will go wherever your robot goes.
Drones and UAV Tracking
Drone and UAV tracking is a key area in robotics research, where accurate real-time positioning is essential for developing autonomous systems. Qualisys motion capture solutions enable precise tracking of a drone’s position and orientation in 3D space using high-speed optical cameras.
By delivering high-accuracy, low-latency ground truth data, Qualisys systems support researchers in testing, validating, and improving navigation and control algorithms in controlled environments.