How Do I Get Full Body Tracking in My HTC Vive?
The best way to get full-body tracking—or as close as you can get with an HTC Vive—is with the official Vive tracker wireless accessories. These can be attached to various body parts, controllers, or external devices for improved functionality with your HTV Vive. In games that support Vive Tracker inputs, you can attach Vive Trackers to your wrists, ankles, and waist and track almost your entire body.
Does HTC Vive Have Full Body Tracking?
The HTC Vive doesn’t have full-body tracking with its default kit: only head and hand tracking. However, with Vive Trackers, you can expand the tracking capabilities to the entire body. Repeat as necessary for however many Vive Trackers you want to use. It can also be attached to an external camera to make mixed reality videos. There are also third-party accessories that can enable expanded body tracking for the HTC Vive. However, their support is even more limited than Vive Trackers, so be wary before buying into niche hardware options.
How Can I Improve My HTC Vive Tracking?
HTC Vive Lighthouse sensors still offer the best tracking of any VR headset, but they are external sensors, which means occlusion can be a problem. Ensure your sensors are mounted up high and preferably in opposite corners of your play space to give them a complete view of your play area. It’s a good idea to remove anything which could impede their line of sight, too. While playing, do your best not to get too close to the sensors, especially underneath them, or to turn into a tight corner where the sensors may not be able to see the headset or controllers.
