Momentum
Momentum provides foundational algorithms for human kinematic motion and numerical optimization solvers to apply human motion in various applications.
Quick Start
Installation
Pre-built binaries are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux:
Install full conda/pixi packages -- recommended
# Install full python package from pixi, including modules with cpp torch dependencies
pixi add pymomentum
# Install full python package from conda, including modules with cpp torch dependencies
conda install -c conda-forge pymomentum
# Install cpp momentum package from pixi, including modules with cpp torch dependencies
pixi add momentum-cpp
# Install cpp momentum package from conda, including modules with cpp torch dependencies
conda install -c conda-forge momentum-cpp
Install PyPI wheels -- these are experimental ⚠️
# Install core package with NumPy/SciPy and PyTorch dependencies, but no Torch C++ extension modules
pip install pymomentum-core
# Install core package with optional visualization helpers
pip install "pymomentum-core[viser,rerun]"
# Install full package including diff_geometry and differentiable solver modules, linked against CPU PyTorch
pip install pymomentum-cpu
# Install full package including diff_geometry and differentiable solver modules, linked against CUDA PyTorch
pip install "torch>=2.8,<2.9" --index-url https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu129
pip install pymomentum-gpu
Conda/Pixi currently publish the full PyMomentum package. Use the PyPI core package (since release v0.1.111) when you need a Python install without the Torch C++ extension dependency.
Install exactly one PyPI package for a given environment. The pymomentum-core package includes the NumPy/SciPy modules geometry, solver2, marker_tracking, axel, camera, and renderer, plus the torch-backed Python helper modules torch. The pymomentum-cpu and pymomentum-gpu packages provide differentiable optimization modules diff_geometry and solver, but they must match a supported PyTorch C++ ABI and therefore have stricter PyTorch version constraints.
⚠️ PyPI support is experimental. For the most stable experience, we recommend using Conda or Pixi.
📦 Browse packages: conda-forge • prefix.dev • PyPI
Building from Source
git clone https://github.com/facebookresearch/momentum
cd momentum
pixi run build # Builds C++ library and Python bindings
pixi run test # Runs tests
pixi run hello_world # Runs example
For detailed instructions, see the comprehensive guides on our website:
- 📘 Python Getting Started - Installation, building from source, troubleshooting
- 📗 C++ Getting Started - Full build instructions, FBX support, examples
📖 Documentation
Visit our documentation website for comprehensive guides, examples, and API references:
- 🐍 Python API Reference - Complete Python API documentation
- ⚙️ C++ API Reference - Complete C++ API documentation
Contributing
Check our contributing guide to learn about how to contribute to the project.
License
Momentum is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the license can be found here.
Release files for pymomentum-gpu 0.1.114.post0
For a detailed explanation of source distributions (sdists) and built distributions (wheels), please see the package formats documentation.
Built distributions (wheels)
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| pymomentum_gpu-0.1.114.post0-cp313-cp313-manylinux_2_28_x86_64.whl | CPython 3.13 | CPython 3.13 | Linux glibc 2.28+ x86-64 | Details |
| pymomentum_gpu-0.1.114.post0-cp312-cp312-win_amd64.whl | CPython 3.12 | CPython 3.12 | Windows x86-64 | Details |
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Total release size: 272.2 MB
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