Naostage has released version 1.7 of its KRATOS tracking and show control software, now with full support for the PosiStageNet (PSN) protocol. PSN, co-developed by MA Lighting, is an open standard for transmitting 3D position data in live, on-stage environments. The protocol facilitates communication between servers, such as Naostage’s AI-powered KORE computing unit, and hardware systems, including lighting and sound consoles.

The v1.7 update introduces compatibility with incoming PSN signals, enabling users of older tracking systems, such as ultra-wideband (UWB) beacons, to integrate with Naostage’s beaconless K SYSTEM solution. When the KORE server receives a PSN input from a UWB beacon, it combines the data with highly accurate location information from K SYSTEM’s KAPTA sensor, which uses multi-spectral cameras to scan the stage in real time. This integration offers improved precision for technicians working with legacy beacon-based systems.

KRATOS 1.7 also automates performer tracking, eliminating the need for manual assignment of detected performers to specific outputs.

As the central component of Naostage’s K SYSTEM, KRATOS allows users to manage automations and output tracking data in real time to third-party AVL systems. The software includes tools for designing stages, creating zones to automate AV and lighting effects, setting up modules for position tracking, sending commands to third-party systems, and scripting actions for fully automated shows.

KRATOS is available as a free download from the Naostage website.