Virtual production and advanced camera robotics specialist Mo-Sys has announced the launch of CarRig, a new product line that brings together its robotics and VP expertise to “transform in-studio car scenes”.
CarRig made its global debut at BSC Expo in London, where Mo-Sys showcased the system on the Driving Plates stand with an LED wall provided by Universal Pixel.
“CarRig is a compact, computer-controlled motion kit that can be bolted onto almost any car to generate repeatable steering and rumbling motion perfectly synced to video plates or LED backgrounds,” Mo-Sys said.
“By automating the wheel and guiding driving actions, CarRig eliminates the longstanding problem of steering performance drifting out of sync with the moving landscape, helping productions achieve more convincing, cinematic results in less time.”
Designed for fast deployment, the CarRig kit can be shipped by courier and installed on a vehicle in under two hours, making it practical for both studio and location-shooting workflows.
Once fitted, the system “drives” the car, delivering steering motion and vibration while the vehicle remains safely stationary.
Instead of concentrating on mimicking driving motions, actors can focus fully on their lines and performance, holding the steering wheel as it is moved automatically by the system.
The desired steering and rumble profile is created in a “feed-in” session using a game steering wheel and a virtual 3D road environment, enabling productions to craft the feel of the drive in a highly controlled way.
Once approved, CarRig plays back this motion in perfect sync with the background plates, ensuring continuity across takes and camera setups.
Because the feed-in process can be completed in pre-production, filmmakers can significantly reduce setup and rehearsal time on the shooting day, Mo-Sys revealed.
This streamlined workflow aligns with Mo-Sys’ broader mission to “simplify complex virtual production technology so creatives can focus on storytelling rather than systems integration”.
“CarRig extends our virtual production toolset directly into the vehicle, bridging the gap to synchronise video plates, LED volumes, practical assets and on-set performance,” said Mo-Sys CEO Michael Geissler.
“By uniting our robotics heritage with our virtual production ecosystem, we’re giving filmmakers a smarter, more repeatable way to shoot car scenes that feels real, without the cost and risk of location driving.”
Mo-Sys CarRig is patent pending and represents the “first step in a roadmap of products aimed at making car shoots more authentic, flexible and efficient”.
The system integrates naturally with existing driving plate workflows and Mo-Sys virtual production solutions, including camera tracking and content serving platforms.
