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**Bringing Mascots to Life: The Evolution of ‘Science Panda’ **
In the 2023 Chengdu National Science Popularization Day event, the first national science popularization digital image ambassador, the “Science Panda”, was introduced. As the mascot for Chengdu’s science popularization, it evolved into a virtual IP, vividly appearing to the public through technologies like motion capture and AR.
Using Guangzhou Virtual Power’s virtual human binding service as an example, for mascot IPs, the company offers skeletal binding and facial expression binding services. Based on the needs of the Science Panda to combine with the motion capture equipment “vdsuit full” for real-time driving, the model underwent skeletal and facial expression binding, and skeletal dynamics production. This allows the mascot IP “Science Panda” to move in real-time like a real person.
After undergoing skeletal and expression binding services, a real person can drive the mascot IP in real-time using the motion capture equipment “vdsuit full”. For instance, during events, the virtual character “Science Panda” can interact in real-time with human hosts and audiences, with the “vdsuit full” playing a crucial role.
The “vdsuit full” motion capture equipment is comprised of 27 sensor nodes, including devices for hands, legs, waist, head, and finger rings. It captures precise movements of finger joints and, through wireless Bluetooth controllers and receivers, transfers the real-time movements of a person’s key nodes to the virtual character, giving it human-like gestures.
Additionally, the “vdsuit full” has low environmental requirements and doesn’t require a special motion capture room. It’s unaffected by lighting, space, or obstructions, making it usable indoors and outdoors.
With the advent of the digital age, city mascots shouldn’t be limited to traditional applications. They can evolve into virtual IPs by combining with virtual human technology, AI, and motion capture equipment, expanding their value.
https://blog.csdn.net/virdync001/article/details/133672142