Oxford Metrics (AIM:OMG) on Friday announced it has acquired the assets of Move AI, a London-based developer of AI-powered technology for capturing and digitising human movement, following a competitive bid process.
The London-listed smart sensing and measurement group, which serves life sciences, entertainment, engineering and manufacturing markets, told investors that the deal is intended to accelerate the markerless motion capture strategy of Vicon, its motion capture division.
Move AI's technology, intellectual property, patents, specialist team and customers will transfer to Vicon as part of the transaction. The business had reported unaudited revenue of £1.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, with gross margin in line with Vicon's own levels.
Its technology converts video into detailed 3D motion data without markers or specialist suits, using artificial intelligence, computer vision and biomechanics modelling, spanning single-camera tools for individual creators up to its flagship Genesis platform for professional multi-camera and real-time capture across spaces as large as a football pitch.
Consideration is £525,000 in cash, rising to approximately £725,000 including immediate transaction expenses.
It follows Vicon's purchase of Captive Devices in September, which added markerless facial capture to its existing body-tracking technology; Oxford Metrics explained that Move AI further broadens the toolset through complementary single-camera and large-volume capture, building a more comprehensive end-to-end offering spanning facial, body and full-environment motion capture.
"This acquisition is closely aligned with our strategy to broaden Vicon's markerless capabilities while maintaining its leadership in optical motion capture," commented Gary Bullard, Non-Executive Chair and interim chief executive, who also added that the deal creates "opportunities in new markets."
The board expects the combination of Move AI's technology with Vicon's measurement expertise and global customer relationships to accelerate product development and broaden applications in sport, biomechanics and human performance analysis.
The deal comes weeks after Oxford Metrics recently set out a refined three-year strategy centred on scaling the business, growing recurring revenue and improving margins across its Motion Capture and Vision Metrology divisions.