Recently, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) released a plan that mentions promoting the application of virtual anchor and animated sign language in the media and entertainment industry. In other words, it will strengthen the synthesis of 2D virtual image, 3D virtual image drive, virtual engine construction, voice drive, motion capture, facial expression capture and other virtual anchor technologies in the use of news broadcast, weather forecast, variety science and education programs to improve the efficiency and quality of program production and increase personalization and interest.
In response to the demand, CCTV News, Xinhua News, Tencent News, Oriental TV, Hunan TV and other mainstream media have successively laid out in the field of virtual anchors:.
CCTV News has launched a digital sign language presenter. Relying on powerful artificial intelligence, the virtual presenter can make more accurate and timely sign language announcements.
The new version of Hunan TV's Happy Camp "Youth China" reintroduces the new digital host "Xiaoyang", which brings together the inspiration and wisdom of more than 30 digital artists and engineers to promote the upgrade of the program with a youthful and lively image full of vitality.
Tencent News launched the network's first virtual talk show "Mei De Say", in which the host and stand-up comedian is the virtual person "Mei Shibu sweet", the show is funny and humorous, loved by the audience.
China Space Station has launched the world's first digital astronaut/digital journalist, Xiaodian. Jointly NExT Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Entertainment, and Xinhua News Agency, Xiao aims to send space journalists to carry out media activities in a more efficient, low-cost, safe and feasible way.
Shanghai Radio and Television uses real-time motion capture and augmented reality tracking technology, and through the 5G support, to create a virtual news host "Shen Xiaoya". This is also the first secondary virtual news presenter to appear in a large news broadcast in China.
| Technical solution | Inertial motion capture technology |
| Advantages | Accuracy; adaptivity; flexible use |
| Weight of the motion capture suit | 0.5Kg |
| Wear time | <5min |
| Sense points | 27 |
| Acceleration range | ±16G |
| Gyroscope range | ±2000 |
| Magnetometer range | 4.9Gs |
| Pose capture range | 360° |
| Pose accuracy | ROLL<0.5° PITCH<0.5° YAW<1.5° |
| Data transmission mode | 2.4GHz wireless or USB2.0 wired |
| Transmission distance | 30m wireless (open environment)/3m wired |
| Data frame rate | 60HZ, 72HZ, 80HZ, 96HZ |
| Data type | RAW, QUA, EULER, BVH, FBX |
| Power supply mode | Rechargeable built-in large-capacity lithium battery which can work 2.5h continuously |
| Charge mode | MicroUSB port; external 5V charger; full charge<2H |
| Internal data refresh rate | 500HZ |
| Core algorithm | Independently developed |
| Displacement function | Support displacement function |
| High-dynamic characteristics | Support jump, flip and other difficult motions |
| Supported Application Platforms | Unity3D, UE4, 3D MAX, MAYA, MotionBuilder |
| Calibration | Single pose calibration |
| Data editing and playback | The motion capture software is equipped with the data editing and playback function |
Virdyn motion capture suit widely used in: 3D animation, game production and development , sports gait analysis, virtual live broadcast and digital human real-time solution.
The system supports mainstream platforms including Unity3D, Unreal Engine 4 (UE4), 3ds Max, Maya, and MotionBuilder with real-time data streaming and export options.
The lightweight motion capture suit takes under 5 minutes to put on, and the system relies on an efficient single-pose calibration for quick setup.
It supports 2.4GHz wireless transmission with up to a 30-meter range in open environments, as well as wired connection via a 3-meter USB 2.0 cable.
Yes, with a high acceleration range of ±16G, a 500Hz internal refresh rate, and advanced displacement algorithms, it fully supports dynamic activities like jumping and flipping.
The system outputs comprehensive standard motion capture formats including RAW, QUA, EULER, BVH, and FBX for seamless post-processing.