Frequently asked questions
Everything about Plaik — the AI motion camera that turns your body into the controller. Something missing? Email hello@plaik.com.
Product
Do I need to wear anything to use Plaik?
No. Plaik is 100% camera-based — no trackers, straps, gloves or headset. The AI sees your body directly. This is the core difference vs wearable trackers like SlimeVR or mocopi.
Which games does Plaik work with?
Any PC game that accepts mouse, keyboard or gamepad input — which is virtually the entire PC library. Plaik outputs standard input signals through mapping profiles. See Games You Can Play.
Can I create my own control mappings?
Yes. Launch ships with profiles per genre (FPS, racing, sports, fitness), and a profile editor lets you map any gesture to any key, button or axis.
Technical
Does the video leave my device?
No. Pose estimation runs on-device. Your camera video is processed locally and never uploaded, recorded or stored.
What are the PC requirements?
Any modern Windows PC with a USB-C port and a recent GPU. The heavy AI work happens on Plaik's own chip, not your PC.
How much space do I need to play?
Comfortable play needs a cleared area of roughly 2m x 2m with you fully in frame. Seated and close-range profiles are planned for launch.
Does it work in a dark room?
Plaik needs reasonable lighting, like any camera. Dim-but-visible rooms work; pitch black does not.
Kickstarter & launch
When does Plaik launch?
Plaik is launching on Kickstarter. Get Early-Bird Price and you'll get a 24-hour heads-up plus launch-day early-bird pricing.
Where will Plaik ship?
Worldwide. Final shipping rates will be listed on the Kickstarter page when the campaign goes live.
What's the refund policy?
Kickstarter campaigns follow Kickstarter's terms; pledges are only charged if the campaign reaches its goal. Details will be on the campaign page.