This article gives an overview of the new features of MVN 2020.2 and where you can find more information on the subject.
Update firmware
Make sure to update the hardware with the latest firmware (see list below). Please use The latest firmware updater to update the firmware.
| System | Hardware | Firmware |
| Awinda | Awinda Station (AW-A2) | 4.4.0 |
| Dongle (AW-DNG2) | 4.4.0 | |
| Motion Tracker (MTw2) | 4.4.0 | |
| Link | Body Pack (BPACK) | 1.6.0 |
| Motion Tracker (MTx2) | 1.6.0 |
How to update the firmware:
- (MVN/MTw) Awinda
- Link
System Requirements
A full overview of the System requirements can be found here: System Requirements MVN
MVN Basic
MVN Basic is a record only license that allows you to freely use MVN to:
- Record Motion Capture Data with 1 system
- View Motion Capture Data
MVN Analyze becomes MVN Analyze Pro
MVN Analyze will now be named MVN Analyze Pro. All features will remain the same.
MVN 2020.2 Features
| Topic | Update/New | Documentation |
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Position Aiding: HTC Vive |
Live |
Position Aiding |
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Object Tracking: HTC Vive |
Live |
Object Tracking |
| Set up HTC Vive |
HTC Headset support HTC Controller support Multitracker support |
HTC Vive Setup Guide |
|
Unreal Plugin |
HTC Vive support |
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Unity Plugin |
HTC Vive support |
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Maya Plugin |
HTC Vive support |
MVN Maya Live Plug-in 2020 (To be updated) |
|
Motion Builder Plugin |
HTC Vive support |
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Network sync |
LTC Time Code Support |
MVN Network Sync now has Time Synchronization |
| Adjustable MVN update rate | 240Hz, 120Hz, 100Hz, 80Hz, 60Hz, 40 Hz | MVN Update rate options |
| ROBR | Wireless download data from MVN Link Body Pack | Remote On Body Recording |
| Glove Integration | Stretchsense | Streaming StretchSense Glove Data into MVN |
| MATLAB integration | MVN Streaming into MATLAB | |
| EMG integration |
Delsys Cometa |
EMG integration in MVN |
MVN 2020.2 updates and improvements
| Topic | Update/New | Documentation |
| Network streamer |
Added ergonomic joint angles |
Network Streamer in MVN |
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Center of mass data |
Added velocity Added acceleration |
Output Data in MVN |
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ROBR |
Body Dimensions are now mandatory |
Remote On Body Recording |
Release Notes
The release notes for MVN 2020.2 can be found here: https://base.xsens.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001481789-Release-Notes-MVN-Software
Known Issues
A conflict with Delsys drivers may occur when installing MVN 2020.2. Please read the troubleshooting chapter found at the end of this article for more information and help: EMG Integration in MVN with Delsys
You can always revert back to an older version of MVN if desired. See: Install Previous Version of MVN