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.
📝 Note: These items are under development or planned for future releases and may change as priorities shift.
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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