OptiTrack, an Oregon-based NaturalPoint brand, was selected by Carnegie Mellon as the motion-capture partner for its new Robotics Innovation Center in 2026.
OptiTrack is an optical motion capture and 3D tracking systems company operating as a brand of NaturalPoint, Inc., headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon (mailing address P.O. Box 2317, Corvallis, OR 97339). The company traces its product lineage back to SmartNav, an early head-tracking device used for hands-free mouse control, and TrackIR, a head-tracking product for gaming, before developing what it describes as the first multi-camera motion capture volume that became the foundation of the OptiTrack brand.
OptiTrack's core product lines are camera-based optical tracking systems sold under several series names: the Prime line (including Primex 13, 22, 41, 120, and 260, plus Prime Color), the Versa line (Versax 22, 41, and 120), the Slim line (Slimx 13, 22, 41, 120, and 260), the Flex line (Flex 3 and Flex 13), and compact systems such as Duo 3 and Trio 3. These cameras are paired with the company's Motive software platform for capture and processing, and with ActiveIO, a newer active-tracking technology supporting two-way communication with tracked devices. The company also offers markerless tracking capability and accessories including markers, calibration tools, mounts, and custom PCs.
The company states that its hardware is designed and manufactured in-house in Oregon, describing its process as designed and manufactured under one roof. OptiTrack markets its systems for use in animation and virtual production, movement sciences and biomechanics research, robotics, and virtual reality and game development. The company lists a broad customer base spanning entertainment and technology, including Amazon, Disney, Google, Apple, Meta, Tesla, Netflix, Boston Dynamics, Nike, Boeing, Epic Games, Activision, and 2K, as well as academic and research institutions such as MIT, Stanford University, and Ohio State University.
In the robotics research space specifically, OptiTrack was selected in 2026 as the motion-capture technology partner for Carnegie Mellon University's new Robotics Innovation Center, supplying tracking infrastructure to support robotics research and development at the university. OptiTrack can be reached at its Corvallis, Oregon headquarters by phone at +1 888-965-0435 (U.S.) or +33 970 44 99 11 (Europe), or through the contact and support channels on its website. The company maintains active social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, and a Discord community, though this profile was unable to confirm the exact official URLs for each channel from primary sources during this research pass.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
OptiTrack motion capture camera with 4.1MP resolution, 180 FPS native rate, and +/-0.10mm 3D tracking accuracy.
Optical motion capture control software pairing with OptiTrack cameras for real-time marker and skeletal tracking.
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United States
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employees 10-50
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