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Motion Analysis Cortex
Rohnert Park, California, USA
What it is
Motion Analysis Cortex is Windows motion-capture and analysis software for biomechanics, broadcasting, sports performance, game production, virtual and augmented reality, film, research, engineering, and rigid-object tracking. Listed capabilities include body, face, and hand tracking, character and animation retargeting, cleanup tools, real-time output, and FBX, HTR, and C3D export. Cortex works with Maya, MotionBuilder, Unity, and Unreal in real time and from data files. Cortex 10 adds Manus Meta glove tracking, marker templates, selectable batch processing, editable system objects, markerset trimming scripts, and support for Rainbow HD cameras. A license includes Calcium Solver, SONIC Viewer, KinTools RT, DV Reference, Skeleton Builder, CamTrak, Motion Composer, and Continuous Calibration. Other listed connections include Delsys and Noraxon EMG, Bertec and AMTI force platforms, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ROS, and VRPN. Motion Analysis describes scientific, healthcare, clinical, animal-study, studio-tracking, and robotics uses. Pricing is by quote, based on application, volume, and subjects.
For and against
For
- Supports body, face, and hand tracking
- Provides real-time animation integrations
- Includes multiple licensed analysis tools
- Offers FBX, HTR, and C3D export
- Lifetime support is stated
Against
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Quote depends on application and subjects
The verdict
Cortex combines capture, analysis, retargeting, cleanup, and real-time output for varied professional applications. Its broad equipment and software compatibility may fit specialized pipelines, while pricing requires a quote.
Who it suits
It suits teams working in motion capture across scientific, healthcare, media, entertainment, engineering, and robotics settings. Windows is the listed platform.
Plans and prices
Cortex
Quote required · pricing depends on application, volume size, and number of subjects
Read 8 Oct 2026 · motionanalysis.com
On the record
- Analysis tools
- Licensed Cortex users get tools including Calcium Solver, SONIC Viewer, KinTools RT, DV Reference, Skeleton Builder, CamTrak, Motion Composer, and Continuous Calibration.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Animation integrations
- The site states compatibility with Maya, MotionBuilder, Unity, and Unreal in real time and from data files.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- Cortex 10 can selectively batch process and export motion capture files based on capture status.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- Motion Analysis Corporation says it was founded in Santa Rosa in 1982.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Motion Analysis Corporation says it was founded in Santa Rosa in 1982 and has worked in motion capture technology for 40 years.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Cortex 10
- Cortex 10 adds integrated Manus Meta glove tracking, marker templates, selectable batch processing, editable system objects, markerset trimming scripts, and support for Motion Analysis Rainbow HD video cameras.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Glove integration
- Cortex 10 integrates Manus Meta gloves to combine marker-based capture with finger tracking.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Industries
- The maker describes Cortex for biomechanics, broadcasting, sports performance, game production, VR, AR, film, research, engineering, and rigid object tracking.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Cortex page lists compatibility with Maya, MotionBuilder, Unity, and Unreal in real time and from data files.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Licensed tools
- A Cortex license includes Calcium Solver, SONIC Viewer, KinTools RT, DV Reference, Skeleton Builder, CamTrak, Motion Composer, and Continuous Calibration.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maintenance
- The maker offers hardware and software support plans that include software upgrades, beta software, and unlimited phone and email support.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maintenance support
- The support page describes hardware-and-software and software-only maintenance plans, both of which include software upgrades, beta software, and unlimited phone and email support.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Marker templates
- Golden Template Markersets provide marker templates and automated marker generation tools for calibration and real-time identification.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Other integrations
- The integrations page lists partners and equipment including Delsys and Noraxon EMG systems, Bertec and AMTI force platforms, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ROS, and VRPN.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The maker says its motion capture system pricing starts at USD20,000 for the BaSix system and varies by application, volume size, and number of subjects.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing model
- The pricing page says mocap system pricing starts at USD20,000 for its BaSix system and varies by application, volume size, and number of subjects; Cortex-specific pricing is provided by quote.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Cortex is motion capture and analysis software for applications including biomechanics, broadcasting, sports performance, game production, VR, AR, film, research, engineering, and rigid object tracking.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Secure downloads
- Customers have exclusive access to a secure downloads service for updating files or uploading data for Support review, with directory access granted by customer status or individually.motionanalysis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
