The 2022 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) has concluded successfully. Centered on the theme “Intelligent Connectivity, Boundless Meta‑Creation”, the event set up a sub‑venue for the Metaverse Expo, gathering more than 50 leading metaverse‑focused enterprises. As an invited exhibitor, CHINGMU Vision contributed to the all‑round, multi‑field and in‑depth presentation of metaverse‑related ecosystem technologies.

The conference offered participants valuable opportunities to learn about and experience cutting‑edge metaverse technologies and hardware, while enabling enterprises to display their latest achievements. Infrared optical motion‑capture, one of CHINGMU Vision’s core technologies, constitutes fundamental infrastructure for metaverse construction. At the expo, the company unveiled Prometheus, its breakthrough ten‑thousand‑yuan‑level optical motion‑capture system widely applied in virtual‑human operation, virtual live‑streaming, film‑and‑television animation and other sectors, drawing strong interest from many potential partners.

Visitors Stopping by the Booth Staff Introducing the Prometheus System

Motion‑capture technology breathes vivid, authentic life into virtual digital humans. Every virtual avatar is brought to life by a real‑world talent, whose movements, facial expressions, tones, voices and personal habits are mapped onto the digital character. Motion capture builds multi‑dimensional connections between real‑life performers and their virtual counterparts.

Live Demonstration by Martial‑Arts Performer

Optical motion capture has long outperformed inertial and AI‑driven motion‑capture solutions in tracking precision. Its high‑quality performance, however, has traditionally come with a correspondingly high price tag, putting premium capture hardware out of easy reach for individual creators and lightweight teams. This market‑access gap gave rise to CHINGMU’s Prometheus initiative.

Prometheus X1 Motion‑Capture Camera

The ten‑thousand‑yuan‑level Prometheus system supports dual‑performer motion capture. At WAIC, CHINGMU deployed 12 X1 cameras within a 5 m × 5 m capture zone to accurately record movements from two performers. Two professional martial‑arts artists delivered live demonstrations; vigorous running, jumping, boxing, prop‑based interaction, hugging and partner dancing were all captured flawlessly. The Unreal‑Engine real‑time rendered digital‑human footage amazed attendees, many of whom commented on its remarkable precision at such an accessible price.

Dual‑Person Martial‑Arts Demonstration

As one of China’s top motion‑capture service providers, CHINGMU Vision regards the launch of Prometheus as a disruptive milestone. The project explores how optical motion capture can cut costs and boost efficiency for metaverse‑oriented workflows, how it can evolve into a practical digital‑content productivity tool, and how high‑end optical tracking can become a mainstream, user‑friendly option in the coming mass‑adoption era of motion capture.

Prometheus Promotional Video

Most visitors to CHINGMU’s booth expressed surprise after seeing the real‑time demonstration and learning the system’s price. The eye‑catching live‑action performances also attracted multiple media outlets for on‑site interviews and product trials.

Interview by Oriental Finance Live‑Broadcast Booth Interview

As Ma Jie, Vice‑President of Baidu, pointed out during the conference, three major technical bottlenecks currently limit metaverse‑user experience: vision, audio and human‑computer interaction, which correspond respectively to deeper immersion, hyper‑realistic simulation and natural interaction within virtual environments. As a key branch of computer‑vision technology, motion capture serves as a bridge between the physical and virtual worlds, helping the metaverse break down real‑virtual boundaries and build highly lifelike digital spaces.

Just as Prometheus brought fire to humanity as a symbol of light and hope, CHINGMU Vision aims to become the “Prometheus” of the motion‑capture industry. The company strives to grant broader, more affordable metaverse‑access to creators, unlock new possibilities for metaverse residents and enrich the overall metaverse content ecosystem.