Babble Mouth Tracker
Headset agnostic mouth tracking solution for VR.
A mouth tracking device for VR HMDs powered by the source-first Project Babble software. This kit contains everything you need to start with Babble, and a little more to support the project.
Mount for your headset included free with the tracker
Pick a headset to continue.
Checkout is handled securely by our fulfilment partner PiShock.
In the box
- Mount for your headset
- Official Babble Mouth Tracker (with antenna and OV2640 camera)
- USB-C cable (0.3 m)
- USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Babble sticker sheet*
*Subject to availability
Shipping is worldwide. The price of shipping isn't included in the cost and is calculated at checkout.
Babbles are now nearly caught up. New orders ship within 4 to 6 weeks.
If you would like to cancel your preorder at any time, contact babble@pishock.com or open a ticket on the PiShock Discord and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
About Project Babble
Lower-face tracking, built for VR
Project Babble is a lower-face expression tracking system designed specifically for VR headsets. It uses camera input to capture and interpret facial expressions, and works with your favorite VR social platforms like VRChat, Resonite and ChilloutVR.
Source First
Source code available to all users.
Compatibility
Compatible with VRCFT and Unified Expressions.
Open Platform
Open platform and accessible with any Social VR game via the Open Sound Control protocol.
Babble Compatibility
Babble supports all headsets capable of being used with PCVR
Mounts available for
*Mounts offered for some but not all compatible headsets.
See it in action
Your face, in VR
Check out what you can do in VR with your own Babble unit and the additional expression you unlock with mouth tracking.
From box to tracking
Three steps and you're talking
Mount it
Fix the mount to the tracker with the included screws and nuts, then clip it onto your headset.
Power up
Flip the switch to ON and plug in over USB-C. A green or red light means it's booting.
Track
Install Baballonia, pick wired or wireless, crop the camera feed to your lower face and calibrate.
Under the hood
Technical Specs
Already have one?
Follow the official setup guide to get tracking, and grab Baballonia, the Babble app, from Steam.
Looking to make your own addons or get more details?
Firmware, architecture, integrations and DIY build guides all live in the docs.
Documentation
On a Bigscreen Beyond? Add the USB hub
A tiny 5-gram USB 2.0 hub that gives your Beyond four ports, so the tracker, audio strap and other accessories share one connection.
View the USB 2.0 HubReady to bring your face into VR?
$100 plus shipping. Mount for your headset included.
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