Future Plans
Future Plans
This chapter summarizes the planned firmware, hardware, software, and community features for EXCAP. You will learn what improvements and new capabilities are on the roadmap, from over-the-air firmware updates to software integrations and community tools.
📄 Chapter: Future Plans 🔄 Last updated: July 13, 2026 © 2026 Elecholic Technology. All rights reserved. 🔗 Official website · Downloads · Discord
📝 Note: These items are under development or planned for future releases and may change as priorities shift.
Last updated: June 19, 2025
Firmware Updates
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Auto-update | Automatically download and install firmware updates over the air (OTA), reducing the number of manual steps. |
| Air Update | Incremental upgrades delivered over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, avoiding the need for frequent wired connections. |
✅ Good to know: OTA updates will keep your trackers on the latest firmware without connecting each device to a PC.
Device Updates
Trackers
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Support for more flexible glove integration, allowing the system to work with multiple brands and models of motion-capture gloves. |
| Support for shooting handles | Adds more peripheral options for VR/AR interaction, such as gun-stock-style accessories. |
Camera
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| New Camera Design | Updated camera hardware with improved resolution, dynamic range, and low-light performance. |
| AI Autofocus and Tracking | Automatically identify characters or objects and track them with machine learning, making the capture process smoother. |
| Depth Camera Support | Add a depth-camera module to improve motion-capture accuracy and performance in low-light environments. |
Accessories
More open-source accessories will be supported.
Software Updates
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| VMC Protocol Support | Support for the Virtual Motion Capture protocol. |
| Blender Plugin | Provide an official Blender plugin for seamless connection with motion-capture data and automatic import. |
| UE5 (Unreal Engine 5) Support | Provide a dedicated plugin or SDK for UE5 to optimize data streaming performance. |
| OSC Live Broadcast | Real-time data connection with live-broadcast tools or other interactive software through OSC (Open Sound Control). |
| Meta Platform Integration | Deep integration with Meta’s VR/AR platform. |
| Android Support | Add motion-capture control and monitoring for Android tablets and mobile devices. |
📝 Note: Software release dates are not final. Follow the Elecholic website or Discord community for announcements.
Community Ecosystem
We plan to build an avatar community and provide AI-assisted 3D avatar design tools.
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