Working seamlessly with Vicon’s Blue Trident sensors, Capture.U offers real-time data overlaid on video, allowing you to make informed decisions right where you need it – on the pitch, trackside, poolside, courtside or in the lab.
Capture.U allows biomechanists, researchers and users like coaches and sports teams to analyze their human movement by accessing real-time information, the app provides easy access to real-time information from your Blue Trident sensor.
Collect and analyze data in the field using its four capture modes.
Download free from the Apple App store.
For the Desktop version, scroll down to the Technical Information section below, and click on the Download tab.
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See your captures on the home page with the click of a button.
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We provide a quick start guide in the box when you buy Blue Trident, however, we’re sure you won’t need to use it much, as it’s possible to start capturing activities straight away.
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Data overlaid on your video capture.
Measures the height and velocity of a counter movement jump.
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Measures velocity and time over a 40m sprint.
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Measures angles between the C7 and sacrum and global angles of the C7.
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Measures the velocity curve of a freestyle swimmer over 100 metres.
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Records immediate maximum velocity, concentric power and force, plus velocity, power and force metrics over time.
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Walk-throughs and tutorials are included in the Capture.U desktop version and you can export data as CSV files, for further analysis.
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Vicon’s unbeatable combination of inertial sensing and optical motion capture is ideally suited to sports. Our customers are using Vicon for applications of all kinds – we’ve captured everything from football to swimming, tennis to golf, from athletics to basketball, as well as baseball, cricket, long jump, and weightlifting. You name it; we’ve done it.
We offer the most advanced, customisable, end-to-end mocap solution, covering the entire pipeline – without relying on third party software – while also providing true flexibility through integration plugins for other platforms.
Higher fidelity measurement, five times faster data download speed, and real-time analysis – in the field and in water – Vicon’s Blue Trident is the hero life sciences launch of 2019.
The next generation of our market-leading IMU, Blue Trident is lightweight, easy to use, flexible and reliable.
Capture.U comes free with every Blue Trident, to get started capturing activity straight away.
Read moreWith a host of automated features, intelligent processing and flexible controls. Nexus lets you focus on your research and not on your software.
Read moreWith effortless plug and play technology, Beacon creates a synchronized wireless network with lightning-fast throughput and low latency.
Use it to combine inertial measurement with Vicon’s world-class, optical motion capture system, through Nexus – and precisely synchronise your data sets.
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The following requirements are the minimum that is recommended and fully supported:
Capture.U Desktop for Windows
Capture.U Desktop for Apple OS
Before you begin, ensure your iOS device meets or exceeds these requirements:
For optimum performance, this specification is recommended:
This table gives full details of compatible iOS devices:
| iOS devices (iOS 10-12) | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5 |
| iPhones | iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus |
iPhone Xs Max iPhone Xs iPhone Xr iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus |
| iPads | 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad 6th generation (2018) iPad 5th generation (2017) iPad Air 2 iPad mini 4 |
12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd generation 11-inch iPad Pro iPad Air 3rd generation iPad mini 5th generation |
| Current release version | Windows 10 | Windows 7 | Linux | OSX |
| Shōgun 1.2.1 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| Nexus 2.8.1 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| Tracker 3.7.0 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| Polygon 4.4.2 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| CaraLive 1.3.0 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| CaraPost 1.2.0 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| Pegasus 1.2.1 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| ProCalc 1.2.1 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| ProEclipse 1.2.1 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
| DataStream SDK 1.8.0 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | 64 bit | 10.11 |
| Bodybuilder 3.6.4 | 64 bit | 64 bit* | x | x |
Please do note:
1. Open the Network and Sharing Center and navigate to Change Adapter Settings. Vicon Vantage/Vero cameras are designated to one port. For each Vue (or Bonita Video) camera connected, there will be additional network port used.
2. Right click on the proper port and go into the Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will open. Make sure only Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) is selected.
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list and select Properties to assign the proper IP address.
a .Vantage/Vero cameras will have the following IP Address: 192.168.10.1 and Subnet Mask of: 255.255.255.0
b. The first VUE camera will have the following IP Address: 192.168.10.2 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0
c. Any additional VUE cameras the last IP value is incrementally increased by one. For example, the second VUE camera will be 192.168.10.3.
Select OK to close out of the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties. And OK again to close out of the Local Area Connection Properties. This will make sure all changes have been saved.
4. Feel free to rename the network port so it is easily identifiable. Such as ViconMX, VUE1 or VUE2
For further assistance please refer to the Configuring Ports section of the PCSetupforViconSystems.pdf found in Downloads > Documentation
To download the Capture.U app from the Apple App Store please click HERE.
Download Capture.U Desktop here.
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NOTE – the download here includes 2 folders inside containing both Windows and OSX installers.
Capture.U comes free with every Blue Trident sensor, so you can capture, analyse and report on data captured live in the field.
Vicon are here to support you on your Motion Capture journey. We’re happy to provide more information, answer questions and help you find the solution you need. Get in touch with our experts today.
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| Small | Medium | Large | |
| Chest | 78.7cm / 31in | 85.1cm / 33.5in | 87.6cm / 34.5in |
| Waist | 63.5cm / 25in | 68.6cm / 27in | 78.7cm / 31in |
| Hips | 81.3cm / 32in | 86.4cm / 34in | 91.4cm / 36in |
| Inside Leg | 66cm / 26in | 69.9cm / 27.5in | 77.5cm / 30.5in |
| Small | Medium | Large | Extra Large | |
| Chest | 86.4cm / 34in | 94cm / 37in | 103cm / 40.6in | 114.3cm / 44.5in |
| Waist | 71.1cm / 28in | 83.8cm / 33in | 90cm / 35.4in | 99.1cm / 39in |
| Hips | 88.9cm / 35in | 94cm / 37in | 100cm / 39.4in | 109.2cm / 43in |
| Inside Leg | 66cm / 26in | 69.2cm / 27.3in | 71cm / 28.3in | 81.3cm / 32in |