Mo-Sys CarRig - bolt‑on car motion system that unites robotics and Virtual Production to keep steering, smooth tilt and rumble motion perfectly in sync with background plates.
CarRig is a compact, computer‑controlled kit that mounts to almost any car and drives steering, tilt and rumble for repeatable motion synchronised to video plates and virtual environment backdrops. This Mo-Sys solution for vehicle Virtual Production delivers more authentic in-studio driving scenes for better production values and greater audience immersion.
The Problem it solves
Shooting convincing in-studio driving scenes has always been a compromise: background plates rarely match the steering wheel and vehicle motion as actors attempt to juggle performance with fake driving. This disconnect breaks immersion, forces multiple retakes and adds pressure to already tight schedules.
CarRig solves this by letting the computer guide the physicality of driving, empowering actors focus purely on the scene. The result is believable motion, fewer retakes and a smoother, more controlled workflow.
Key features
- Realistic motion that automotive filmmakers want for in-studio car scenes
Automated steering, tilt and rumble motion keeps the steering wheel and car body movement in sync with background plates, shot after shot. - Maintain the flexibility of the VP studio
No large gimbals, heavy-duty elevated motion platforms or motion control rigs – Motion Pods fitted underneath move the vehicle within its own suspension range. - Bolt on kit for almost any car
Lightweight hardware can be fitted quickly and shipped by courier for flexible deployment in studio or on location. - Pre production friendly workflow
Build and lock motion profiles ahead of the shoot to reduce rehearsal requirements and save valuable time on set. - Feed in motion data with a game steering wheel
Design and refine the drive feel in a virtual 3D road scene, then play it back on the real car for consistent performance. - Live-Control Operating Mode
Set rumble patterns and control steering on-the-fly with browser-based UI. - Patent pending technology
Built on Mo-Sys’ expertise in LED wall virtual production, with a roadmap of expanding capabilities for vehicle based scenes.
Benefits for production
- CarRig drives so actors can deliver
Actors simply hold the steering wheel and focus on performance while the system delivers the correct steering and vibration cues automatically. - Continuity built-in - perfect sync with video plates
CarRig’s computer controlled motion keeps the car’s behaviour precisely aligned with projected driving plates or LED volume car scene, enhancing realism and continuity between shots. - Faster, more predictable shoot days
With motion profiles prepared in advance and repeatable on demand, productions reduce set up time and retakes, to capture more usable footage per day. - Compatible with your existing workflow
Designed to work agnostically with your existing video plate playback system. - Seamless integration with Mo-Sys VP eco-system
CarRig complements existing Mo-Sys Virtual Production tools, from camera tracking to content serving, for a unified, end to end workflow.
