Head Tracker

Smooth local head tracking that makes nearby Roblox players naturally look at each other.

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Head Tracker preview with a Roblox avatar head and horizontal and vertical tracking arrows — enlarged view

Overview

Head Tracker is a lightweight local Roblox character system that makes nearby players naturally look toward the closest valid player. Each client calculates tracking locally for loaded characters, smoothly turns their heads toward nearby players, and returns them forward when no valid target remains.

Head Tracker adds subtle character awareness to Roblox experiences by making nearby characters look toward the closest valid player instead of always facing straight ahead.

The system runs locally and calculates the expected look direction for loaded player characters on each client. This allows nearby players to naturally appear to look back at each other without sending head-tracking updates through RemoteEvents.

Head movement is smoothed so characters do not snap between targets or instantly return forward. The existing idle, walk and other character animations remain active underneath the head movement.

Use the complete setup guide for installation, configuration, multiplayer behavior, avatar compatibility and troubleshooting.

Features & requirements

Included

  • Tracks the closest valid player within 25 studs
  • 120 degree total horizontal viewing range
  • 70 degree upward and downward head movement
  • Smooth tracking and gradual return to the normal forward pose
  • Local multiplayer behavior so nearby players can naturally appear to look at each other
  • Optional line-of-sight checks to prevent tracking through walls
  • Supports AnimationConstraint, Motor6D and compatible Bone neck setups
  • Keeps normal idle, walk and character animations active
  • No RemoteEvents, server scripts, DataStores or external services required

Useful for

  • Make nearby Roblox characters look at each other
  • Add smooth procedural avatar head movement
  • Track the closest visible player locally
  • Keep normal character animations while adding head awareness

Before you start

  • Roblox Studio
  • The supplied Movements folder placed in StarterCharacterScripts
  • A Roblox character with a Head and HumanoidRootPart

Release notes

ReleasedAug 11, 20263 changes
  • Initial Head Tracker release.
  • Included closest-player local head tracking with smooth procedural movement.
  • Included support for modern and traditional Roblox neck joint setups.

Use is subject to the GoldAstro Product Licence. Redistribution or resale of the source files is not allowed.