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Motion Tracking For Simulated and Clinical Medical Applications

Surgical navigation and image-guided intervention systems are advancing surgical procedures and taking medical capabilities to the next level. One key component in these systems is electromagnetic tracking technology, which delivers real-time tracking with no line-of-sight requirements. This capability allows for tracking technology to be used in many medical applications including: tracking instruments inside the body and embedding 6DOF sensors in probes, catheters, or other tools. Our latest generation of Polhemus AC electromagnetic tracking, the Viper tracking system, is coming soon!

Polhemus has been the global leader for motion tracking in the medical market when high-fidelity tracking and localization measurement is an absolute must. Our proprietary tracking technology continues to aid in break through medical innovations, improving accuracy, speed, and most importantly, patient outcome.

Track Tools Inside the Body
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Repeatable, Reliable Data
Over 50 Years of Expert Level Tracking

Medical Applications—To Name Just a Few

Ultrasound in Clinical Use & Training Simulation
Tracking Inside Manikins
Surgical Simulation
Image Guided Surgery
EEG Localization
Laser Ablation
Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

Top medical companies around the world trust Polhemus technology for their tracking needs. What do you need to track?

Contact The Motion Tracking Experts™ at Polhemus to discuss your application at:

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Virtual Reality: AR & VR Motion Tracking—Preferred by Professionals

Augmented reality and virtual reality can only truly deliver a realistic experience when the right motion tracking hardware is used. This is especially true when it comes to professional AR/VR environments, such as medical applications, manufacturing, and even (LBE) Location-Based Entertainment applications. Polhemus offers the highest fidelity electromagnetic motion tracking systems for AR and VR.

MOTION TRACKING WITHOUT THE USE OF CAMERAS

Polhemus utilizes the power of AC electromagnetics. Due to this, we can track the movement of multiple people or objects within the same space without the use of any cameras. This means there are no special lighting conditions, and no line-of-sight is needed. We can seamlessly track head and body movement, hands and fingers, hand controllers, and other types of objects.

Sensors are Embeddable

Because we don’t use cameras, our 6DOF sensors are completely embeddable. That means you can insert our sensors into your custom form factor. For example, track the precise movement of a dental tool, the subtle movements of an ultrasound wand, a manufacturing tool, or embed the sensors in all types of handheld controllers. We can track the head movement of multiple people in a small or large space.

Attach one of our sensors to an HMD (Head Mounted Display) to eliminate issues with orientation head tracking. For the most realistic AR/VR experience, fully embed our 6DOF sensors; you won’t even know they’re there, yet still achieve the uninterrupted tracking and sub-millimeter accuracy Polhemus is known for.

Latency Matters

Unlike high-latency tracking solutions, Polhemus proprietary motion tracking technology delivers a smooth tracking experience, with ultra-low lag time, translating to a truly immersive and realistic experience for the user.

Industrial Grade Hardware

Our motion tracking hardware is robust, so robust it’s been the top choice for pilot head tracking for years, both in simulators and on live aircraft. With an ability to operate in extreme environmental conditions, coupled with an impressive MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) rate, our tracking hardware is preferred by professionals around the globe. After 40 years, we’ve paved the way for virtual reality motion tracking in multiple industries, including medical, research, and civil defense applications, and we are proud to be called The Motion Tracking Experts.™

Quick, Easy Set Up

Polhemus systems are easy to use. Setup once and start tracking. There’s no need to re-calibrate, as with other types of systems. We offer a wide variety of motion tracking systems with a user-friendly set up, including fully wireless systems; see one of our tracking systems set up in under three minutes.

What's Your Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality Application? We love a challenge.

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With over 50 years of experience, we bring you insights, new developments, and stories of interest on all things motion tracking --from the global leader and industry experts.

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Polhemus technology powers a wide array of applications around the world. Our products are used in the military, healthcare, and research and technology areas. Below is a selection of our product videos, as well as a sample of product applications and capabilities. Visit the Polhemus YouTube channel to view additional videos--subscribe to our channel to see the latest videos of Polhemus products in action!

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Polhemus G4 in Virtual Rehabilitation

Bienetec Uses Polhemus G4 for Balance Recovery and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in Virtual Rehabilitation Application, Valencia, Spain.

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Motion Tracking Research Studies

Polhemus set the gold standard in motion tracking and has continued to meet that standard and raise the bar for over 50 years. It's why we're the preferred choice for top researchers from around the globe. Below is a sample of research studies using various motion tracking products.

How does a partner’s motor variability affect joint action?
Individuals involved in a joint action selectively rely on either their own or their partner’s variability (or both) for benefitting individual and joint action performance, depending on the predictability of the partner’ movements. A Polhemus G4 system was used in capturing movement to reach this conclusion.
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InVesalius Navigator – A free and open-source software for navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation
InVesalius Navigator provides a point-based, co-registration algorithm and a guiding interface designed to track any transcranial magnetic stimulation coil relative to an individual's anatomy. A Polhemus PATRIOT was used to measure localization, precision errors and repeatability.
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FreeD – A Freehand Digital Sculpting Tool
A Polhemus FASTRAK® was used for motion estimation in developing The FreeD, a hand-held, digitally controlled, milling device. The system is guided and monitored by a computer while preserving the maker’s freedom to sculpt and carve, and to manipulate the work in many creative ways. Relying on a predesigned 3D model, the computer gets into action only when the milling bit risks the object’s integrity, by slowing down the spindle’s speed or by drawing back the shaft, while the rest of the time it allows complete gestural freedom.
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Correlation between Symphesis Pubis’ Opening and SIJ’s Opening During Open Book Injury
FASTRAK® was used to measure the relative positions and orientations of the sacrum, right and left ilia. Careful dissection was conducted in order to isolate the pelvic ring and to remove all excessive muscles beyond the L5 level while keeping intact the ligamentous structures that provide stability to the pelvic ring.
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Head Shape Research: Stylus
When used together with Polhemus digitizing hardware such as FASTRAK, LOCATOR allows to accurately measure an external head shape in three dimensions. This data may then be used for MRI coregistration. Electrode locations may be determined by touching with a stylus. Head movement is auto compensated with 1-3 head mounted sensors.
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Kinematics Measurement of Snowboarder’s Ankles
FASTRAK, with four 6 degree-of-freedom position sensors, was converted into a fully portable system operating on two 12-volt batteries and connected to a laptop computer. The sensors were attached to the shanks and feet of a snowboarder.
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Medical Speech – Essence of HandVoice2
FASTRAK, obtains poses of both arms and hands through electromagnetic tracking. The Super Glove, developed by Nissho Electronics Inc., acquires poses of finger joints and angles. HandVoice2 software from Nissho Electronics Corporation, Japan, converts sign language to voice on-line and allows someone who cannot speak to lead a more interactive social life. A keyboard and mouse are not used during conversation.
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Research Navigation – Spatial Navigation
Movements are recorded with the Polhemus FASTRAK system using sensors on arms and legs, and are described using differential geometry descriptors such as curvature and torsion. These descriptions are then used by the movement learning system to recognize and analyze movement patterns.
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Virtual Reality Interaction Toolbox
Head mounted display with the Polhemus FASTRAK system was employed to virtually steer a rocket propelled vehicle around the campus of the TU-limenau.
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The Pelvis as Physical Centre in Virtual EnvironmentsThe VE’s are run on Chalmer’s Medialab’s five-wall, cave-type immersive 3D-Cube system, connected to a 14-processor SGI Onyx2 computer. For motion tracking in the 3D-Cube, a Polhemus electromagnetic tracking system, FASTRAK, with four sensors for placement on the body was used.
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Development of a Virtual Laboratory for the Study of Complex Human Behavior
A go-kart mounted on a 6DOF motion platform provides kinesthetic feedback to subjects as they drive through a virtual town; dual-haptic interface consisting of two SensAble Phantom extended range devices allows free motion and realistic force – feedback within a 1m3 volume.
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Motion Tracking Applications

In our more than 50-year tenure, Polhemus technology has powered countless applications around the world. We are proud that so many cutting-edge applications in health care, military, and research and technology are powered by Polhemus. Link below to specific case studies in medical training and simulation, flight training and simulation, neuroscience, and more. This is just a sample of notable applications in motion tracking that have enabled our customers to break new ground and redefine the standards in their fields and industries. Go to all motion tracking case studies for a list of case studies by product.

Medical Training and Simulation

Polhemus technology is being used in break through training and simulation devices in medicine. We power ultrasound training simulators, surgery simulation, and more. Our technology best replicates actual medical procedures, enabling top-notch training for medical professionals.

Industrial Training and Simulation

Our customers have cut costs and improved safety by utilizing our technology in industrial training and simulation. Our robust technology is ideal for withstanding heavy use and we’re the trusted choice for applications in training and simulation for welding, virtual reality spray paint applications, and more.

Flight Training and Simulation

Many pilots around the world have mastered their craft using flight training simulators powered by Polhemus trackers. Our simulators mimic the real world environment more than any other technology available. Because the same technology is used on flight simulators as we use on live aircraft, we are able to achieve the most realistic training experience possible.

Pilot Head Tracking—Live Aircraft

Polhemus tracking technology is the top choice for the military--especially when it comes to head tracking. Our technology powers head tracking on the Air National Guard F-16, A-10 and the United States Air Force C-130 Gunship aircraft. Any of our motion trackers can be used for head tracking, but our premiere head tracker is SCOUT™.

Sports Motion Analysis

Some of the world’s top athletes have utilized Polhemus motion tracking systems to measure and improve their performance. The United States Olympic Team has used our trackers in various ways, including sports motion analysis for weight lifting and sports motion measurement in gymnastics. Pro golfers trust our systems for the best tracking in golf swing analysis to improve and measure their game.

Biomechanics

Whether its hand tracking, gait analysis, or head tracking, researchers in biomechanics choose Polhemus trackers because of the precision level tracking we deliver—we can measure the slightest of human movements. Our tracking technology is so robust, it can capture rapid movement. To illustrate this, we tracked the hands of a master pianist.

Neuroscience

Our products have been used in many neuroscience applications. Our technology has aided in research in the specific areas of autism--tracking response times, Parkinson’s disease—tracking hand tremors, and also we are the top tracking choice for use with EEG caps in conjunction with our 3D digitizer.

Virtual Physical Rehabilitation

How do you measure improvement? Our products are powering the latest in virtual reality in physical therapy and rehabilitation applications. With no special lighting, and no line-of-sight necessary, our portable tracking products are ideal for tracking motion to track progress—in labs, hospitals, clinics, and more. Measuring improvement just got easier.

Agriculture

Used in conjuction with one of our tracking products, our 3D Digitizers are used in a wide array of applications, including agricultural studies. In China, FASTRAK® has been used as a digitizer to study agriculture, specifically the study of plant growth under different climate and soil conditions. Two studies were done, one focused on rice growth and the other on the growth of corn, in various conditions.

Read more about what we offer in specific markets: Healthcare, Military, and Research & Technology.

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News

Polhemus is the industry leader of motion tracking, digitizing, eye tracking and handheld 3D scanners, using the latest electromagnetic technology. Read our latest company news below.

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Vermont Air National Guard Uses Polhemus SCOUT™
in F-16 Simulators and Virtual Airfield

The Vermont Air National Guard (ANG) uses over 90 MetaVR™ Virtual Reality Scene Generator™ (VRSG)™ licenses in their four-ship simulators at the new F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC) located at the VT Air National Guard (ANG) facilities at the Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT.

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True 6DOF

Polhemus is known for its award-winning, proprietary technology, AC (alternating current) electromagnetics. Our technology is able to track a wide variety of objects as well as people by attaching small and lightweight sensors to selected tracking points or embedding them within an object. Polhemus trackers deliver true 6DOF (Degrees-Of-Freedom) because both position and orientation are measured automatically and natively to the tracking technology such that no hybrid data merging is needed to obtain the full position and orientation solution.

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Next Generation Medical Devices Powered by Polhemus

Motion measurement for Healthcare

Polhemus technology enables break-through innovations in Healthcare. Used by medical device providers in image-guided surgery and in medical simulation and training markets, our motion measurement sensors are embeddable in a variety of customer required forms. Our 3D scanning technology revolutionized orthotic and prosthetic processes, providing fast, accurate results.

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The very best in fielded motion tracking devices

Motion tracking for Air and Ground forces

Polhemus leads the industry by providing the edge in precision 6DOF motion tracking for Air and Ground based forces. Fielded on A-10, F-16 and C-130 aircraft, high fidelity position and orientation tracking bridges the gap between the real and virtual world. Polhemus' legacy in military applications includes expertise in Weapon and Personnel Posture Tracking, Eye Tracking, Head & Helmet Tracking.

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Ground Breaking Solutions For Research and Technology

Motion tracking and scanning for research and technology

Industry leaders remain competitive by utilizing our cutting-edge technology. Our products are used by top researchers and we power the latest virtual reality applications. Whether you need to track for biomechanics, power your training simulator, or you require our ultra-fast 3D Laser Scanner, Polhemus has 40 years of industry experience to give you the edge you need.

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OEM/VAR Partners

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Become a Polhemus Partner.

Polhemus is the pioneer and global leader in the motion tracking industry. We offer system integrators the opportunity to team with us as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Partner or a Value Added Reseller (VAR) Partner. OEM/VAR's can purchase our 6DOF motion tracking products at a discounted price and integrate them into their systems for specific applications and markets. Our OEM's trust the reliability of our full 6DOF AC electromagnetic motion tracking technology, and have the confidence in their products that comes with being powered by Polhemus. With over 50 years of industry knowledge, we're the trusted partner in motion tracking for healthcare, the military, and research and technology markets. Rest assured that we are your trusted partner for the long haul.

Polhemus has been developing global Distributor and OEM partners since 1985 and has built reputable, long-standing relationships that have helped our partners reach their goals.

Below is a sample list of applications that our OEM/VAR's are currently providing:

Training and Simulation
Virtual Reality
Sports Motion Analysis
3D Mapping, Surveying, & Environmental Research
Biomechanics
Medical Digitization
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Engineering

Let's Discuss Partnership Opportunities:

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Distributors

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AUSTRALIA
Hi-Tech Metrology
2 Carl Court
Hallam VIC 3803 Australia
TEL: 613 9702 3911
FAX: 613 9702 3933
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CHINA
Beijing 6DOF Technologies Co., Ltd.
B903, intell-center
No. 18 Zongguancundonglu
Haiden District, Beijing 100083 China
TEL: 86 10 82600207
FAX: 86 10 82600206
Email: crawfish@139.com

Jerome Biotechnology Co. Ltd.
RM308. Smart BLDG No.216 Tangshan RD Hongkou District, Shanghai, PRC.
Hongkou District, Shanghai, PRC.
TEL: 021-55086998
FAX: 021-55086998
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TechTrend International (Chengdu) Limited
Room 907, Block 4, Idealism Centre, No.38 Tianyi Street, High-Tech Zone
Chengdu, PR.China
TEL: 0086 28 86789348 / MOBILE: 13908026315
FAX: 0086 28 86789601
Email: sales@techtrend.com.cn

INFO.instruments Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Rm A208, No.1 Building, City Concept
No.619 Longchang Road, Yangpu District
Shanghai, China, PC: 200090
TEL: +86 21 65057069
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FRANCE
Immersion SAS
3 rue Raymond Lavigne
33100 Bordeaux – France
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FAX: +33 5 57 54 17 01
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VR Logic
P.O. Box 13 88
64803 Dieburg, Germany
TEL: 49 6071 8813990
FAX: 49 6071 8813988
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CAD Engineering Services
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Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-0014 Japan
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V3D Co.
Mido Apt. 103-1105,
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Seoul 01769, Korea
TEL: 82-2-514-1841
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Email: mskwon@v3d.co.kr

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TARGET3D
Alameda Building - Antigua Senda de Senent 11-7
46023 Valencia
Spain
TEL: +34 96 1347781
Email: miguel.m@target3d.eu

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TARGET3D
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TEL: +34 96 1347781
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Gerin
4F, NO. 56, Chongde Rd, East Dist, Tainan City 70161
Taiwan
TEL: +886-6-2901890
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TURKEY
Galtek Kimya Metal Plastik / 3D Model
Ikitelli OSB, Galuanoteknik San. Sit. Ebloh No. 19
Istanbul, TR-34306
TEL: +90 212 549 44 34-35
FAX: +90 212 549 4436

Email: info@3dmodel@com.tr

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T ARGET3D
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London E2 8FE, United Kingdom
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Welcome to the Polhemus technical support page

Thank you for choosing Polhemus products. Please see below for links to product downloads, product manuals and third party plug-ins. If you have not yet registered your product, please do so via the link. This will ensure you receive the latest product updates and any upgrade information. For additional information, please contact Polhemus Technical Support:

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Product Manuals

Click the links below to download the appropriate product manual. You will need Adobe Reader to view the PDF. Please note, depending on the speed of your internet connection the PDF may take a few minutes to load in a new window. For technical assistance, please contact Polhemus Technical Support: techsupport@polhemus.com.

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Third Party Plug-Ins

Unity Game Engine

The PLStream package gives Unity developers runtime access to 6DOF data captured by Polhemus tracking systems. The package contains the PLStream.cs C# script, an example scene, and a Windows® executable “UnityExport” with supporting libraries. UnityExport connects to your LIBERTY™, PATRIOT™, FASTRAK® or G4™ system and exports raw tracker data to a UDP socket. The script captures the UDP data and parses it to a common interface found in the PLSteam class.

Requires Unity 5.2.1 or higher.
To download the PLStream package and instructions: Click Here

VRPN - Virtual Reality Peripheral Network

For Windows® Platforms: The Polhemus PDI VRPN module works with the following products: G4™, LIBERTY™, LIBERTY™ LATUS™, PATRIOT™, FASTRAK®

Requirements:

The PDI VRPN module requires Polhemus Software Development Kit PDI v4.2.0 or greater to be installed on the build host. The PDI can be installed from your tracker's Host Software CD or by contacting Polhemus Technical Support at: techsupport@polhemus.com
The Polhemus PDI VRPN module is part of the official VRPN GitHub repository.
Detailed instructions for building VRPN and using the PDI module are found in Polhemus Support Technical Note 1401: Click Here

trackd™

The Polhemus trackd module works with the following products: LIBERTY™, LIBERTY™ LATUS™, PATRIOT™, PATRIOT™ Wireless, MINUTEMAN™, PATRIOT™ Wireless, FASTRAK® and G4™ tracking systems.

To download trackd module and release notes: Click Here

National Instruments LabVIEW™ PDI LabVIEW™ Instrument Driver (PDILV)

The PDILV instrument driver works with the following Polhemus products: LIBERTY™, LIBERTY™ LATUS™, PATRIOT™, PATRIOT Wireless™ and FASTRAK® tracking systems.

PDILV is based on the Polhemus Developer Interface (PDI) software development kit.Most functions available in the PDI are represented by Virtual Instruments (VIs) in the PDILV Instrument Driver.

PDILV was developed and tested with 32- and 64-bit versions of LabVIEW™ 2012. For earlier versions of LabVIEW™, please contact Polhemus Technical Support at techsupport@polhemus.com

For PDILV: Click Here

G4 LabVIEW Instrument Driver (G4 LabVIEW)

The G4™ LabVIEW instrument driver works with the Polhemus G4 tracker only. G4 LabVIEW was developed and tested with 32- and 64-bit versions of LabVIEW™ 2012.

For G4 LabVIEW: Click Here

To Install:

The .zip file contains two internal .zip files, for 32- and 64-bit LabVIEW installations.
Extract the 32- or 64-bit internal .zip file into the instr.libfolder in your National Instruments LabVIEW installation.
Note: Polhemus instrument drivers can also be obtained from the National Instruments LabVIEW Instrument Driver Network here.

Linux™

Polhemus Linux solutions are open source and work with LIBERTY™, PATRIOT™, and G4™ tracking systems.

For Linux Tools for Non-G4 systems: Click Here
For Linux Tools for G4 system: Click Here

WorldViz

Plug-in for MotionBuilder supports PATRIOT™, PATRIOT™ Wireless, LIBERTY™ and LIBERTY™ LATUS™ motion capture systems (requires MotionBuilder 7.5 or later).

To Download a 15-Day Trial of MotionBuilder: Click Here

Rhino

Plug-In for Rhino works with PATRIOT™ Digitizer and also works with LIBERTY™ systems that have a stylus. Rhino software is sold separately.

For Polhemus Digitizer Rhino Plug-Ins: Click Here

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Videos

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Eye Tracking Research Studies

Duke University Medical Center, Durham NC

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Quantification of Visual Interests

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Eye Research While Walking

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Psychophysiological responses

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Pupillography

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Gaze Assessment

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Eye Tracking the Visual Search of Click Down Menus

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FAA Eye Tracking Study

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Eye Tracking Applications

In our more than 50-year tenure, Polhemus technology has powered countless applications around the world. Along with our motion tracking and scanning products, we are proud to offer the best in eye tracking with our VisionTrak products by ISCAN, the pioneers in eye tracking. Below is a sample of applications that have enabled our customers to break new ground and redefine the standards in their fields and industries. For more detailed information on specific eye tracking applications: go to eye tracking research studies.

Automated Drug Screening

Eye reaction durg screening Drug testing just got easier and less costly. PassPoint.net™ eye tracking systems, designed by Drug Impairment Detection Services and engineered by ISCAN Inc, provides a highly accurate prescreening for drug and/or alcohol response testing. This less invasive testing method is accomplished by measuring involuntary eye reflex reactions to light, collecting the data and comparing it to an individual's personalized non-impaired baseline.

Retail/Advertising Effectiveness

eye tracking for advertising Do you need eye tracking for merchandising or advertising purposes? Do you want to know what draws someone's eye on a website? VisionTrak™ can be used in a wide variety of ways for researching product labels, packaging, signage, advertising effectiveness and even web design. The system can track what the subject looks at first, scan path, fixation rate, and a variety of eye movement parameters for analysis.

Surgical Training

eye tracking as a surgical tool VisionTrak™ is an ideal tool to transmit images to a large format video display; and it places a cross-hair over the image where the subject is looking, making it ideal for an instructor to highlight exact location of the surgical tool and what the technique is trying to accomplish. It allows for full freedom of head movement while collecting fast, accurate data, and video is recorded with time stamp for quick frame access.

Training and Simulation

eye tracking for training and simulation VisionTrak™'s lightweight, head mounted or non-contact, desktop remote eye-tracking systems are key components to training and simulation. VisionTrak's Point-of-Regard analysis software, analyzes raw point-of-regard data, and includes velocities and accelerations (eye fixation) of the eye, areas of eye fixations, fixation times, blink rate and scan path.

Vision Research

eye tracking and vision research VisionTrak™ provides a range of data collection parameters with a calibration process that can be performed in seconds. This can all be performed from the operator's console. VisionTrak's Point-of-Regard analysis software, analyzes raw point-of-regard data, including velocities and accelerations of the eye, areas of eye fixations, fixation times, blink rate and scan path. Data is time stamped for video frame-by-frame analysis.

Read more about what we offer in specific markets: Healthcare, Military, and Research & Technology.

Eye Tracking Overview

Highly Accurate. Customized Solutions.

Polhemus offers eye tracking solutions that deliver an unsurpassed level of accuracy. VisionTrak™ is the world's most advanced eye-tracking system, giving you the power to track precisely where a person is looking. VisionTrak products are used in the healthcare market, in research and technology, and for the military. Utilizing Polhemus proprietary AC electromagnetic tracking technology, the products are highly customizable and used in diverse applications by top universities, cutting-edge research laboratories and corporations worldwide. Available in head-mounted and desktop versions, VisionTrak collects pupil size, eye movement and eye point-of-regard data, recording in real time without restricting head movement. Maximize your vision tracking and analysis capabilities with VisionTrak.

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Scanning Research Studies

Polhemus 3D laser scanners have been used in ground breaking research projects around the world. Our scanners utilize our proprietary electromagnetic motion tracking technology. Below is a sample of research studies using our 3D laser scanning products.

3D Modeling of Geological Fossils and Ores by Combining High Resolution Textures with 3D Scanning
The FastSCAN was used to help build a geological digital museum. The key issue in the modeling procedure is the visual realism of the models, which requires accurate digital representation of both the geometrical shapes and surface attributes, including surface textures and color.
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Polhemus Handheld Laser Scanner used for Palentology : A 3D Model of a Plesiosaur Fossil
The application of 3D laser scanning to Palentology could prove invaluable for creating, cataloguing and sharing cirtual copies of fossil material over vast distances, while preserving the original specimen.
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Point-wise Assessment of 3D Computer Reconstruction of Mitral Leaflet. Surfaces from Rotationally Scanned Echocardiograms in Vitro.
3D echocardiography offers great promise for improving the understanding of mitral leaflet pathology, planning operations, and assessing surgical results.
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Scanning Applications

In our more than 50-year tenure, Polhemus technology has powered many 3D laser scanning applications around the world. We are proud that so many cutting-edge applications in health care, military, and research and technology are powered by Polhemus. Link to specific case studies below in the areas of orthotics and prosthetics, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping, and more. Below is just a sample of notable applications in 3D scanning that have enabled our customers to break new ground and redefine the standards in their fields and industries. For a more detailed look at Polhemus scanning applications, go to: scanning case studies.

Orthotics and Prosthetics

Orthotics and Prosthetics Scanning No more plaster casting! FastSCAN has revolutionized the process of fitting prosthetics and orthotics, leaving the plaster mess behind. The scanning process is quick, clean and there is no pain. FastSCAN is being used in more than 700 O&P clinics worldwide. FastSCAN continues to be the leader in orthotics and prosthetics.

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

When it comes to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, skill, artistry and technology must blend to achieve aesthetic results. FastSCAN provides an advanced comparative tool with the ability to perform volumetric analysis both pre-op and post-op. FastSCAN has also been used in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Archaeology

Accurate Archaeology Scanning FastSCAN™ is perfectly portable and easy to bring directly to the field for highly accurate scanning of relics, and for replication and digital archiving. It's been used in archaeology in a number of ways, including: the Joint Mongolian-Smithsonian Deer Stone Project, and a study on the 3D orientation of archaeological fragments coming from a Gothic spire.

Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping

Digital 3D Models for Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping FastSCAN™provides the technology to become more efficient in the production process by producing digital 3D models. When manufactured parts when a blueprint is not available in order to remanufacture it. FastSCAN has been used for a variety of projects. Examples include reverse engineering for vehicles and rapid production of guitars.

Woodworking, Custom Manufacturing and Restoration

3D Scanning for Woodworking and Restoration The portability of FastSCAN makes it easy to take with you on the job. With the freedom to move around the object as needed to get a complete scan image in seconds, FastSCAN has been the ideal choice for projects that require custom manufacturing, 3D scanning for woodworking, and 3D scanning for restoration work. The outcome has been a great savings in time and money, while achieving quick, precision results.

Forensics

Forensics Scanning Soultion FastSCAN™ is one of the latest tools introduced into the forensic market. It's the most portable, lightweight, cost-effective scanning solution available, allowing you to bring the scanner to the scene. FastSCAN helps improve accuracy and efficiency of measurement documentation by providing an instant 3D representation. Optional for the scanner is the Stylus, which provides position and orientation markers for reference landmarks.

3D Rapid Prototyping Reproductions in Art

FastSCAN has been used by numerous artists for 3D rapid reproductions of artwork. This has proven for many artists to allow them to focus more time on creating, saving both time and money. FastSCAN has successfully digitized world renowned sculptures, resulting in a much less labor intensive process--and FastSCAN has enabled 3D rapid prototyping to replicate unique mixed media art.

Artistic Creativity

Scanning and image manipulation FastSCAN™ files import easily into many graphic arts software packages for image manipulation and texture mapping. Dan Short, from the Art Institute of Philadelphia, had his face scanned with two different expressions. The scans were exported as .3ds files to be used in 3D Studio Max. The final art was achieved using rendering with a camera, adding color and using a custom brush for effects (photo courtesy of Dan Short).

Metrology

By adding accessories, you can do more with your 3D shape capture. By adding a stylus and software, you have the ability to make linear, circumferential, radial and volumetric measurements of complex three dimensional surfaces. At right is a scan of an object using the FastSCAN and Polhemus Stylus markers.

Entertainment and 3D Animation

Scanning for character animation and computer games Widely used in the entertainment industry for character animation and computer games, FastSCAN has made its mark in the entertainment world in a number of ways, including appearances in television shows, and used in a variety of hollywood blockbuster movies. Below are just a few of the ways FastSCAN has been used in entertainment and 3D animation. (photo courtesy of Gentle Giant Studios).

Used in Star Wars--scanning 1972 artifacts for archiving
Used in the Hanes® "Jackie Goes Tagless" commercial to generate the computer graphic stunt double
Appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Season 3, 'Denial')
Appeared in two episodes of CSI:NY in 2006
Used in blockbuster films, including Lord of the Rings--scanning maquettes up to six feet tall
Used in Men in Black II, scanning Will Smith’s face

Read more about what we offer in specific markets: Healthcare, Military, and Research & Technology.

Scanning and Digitizing Overview

3D Laser Scanning Just Got Easier. And Faster.

Polhemus offers 3D laser scanning and digitizing products that serve a wide variety of applications. Markets we serve are healthcare, the military, and research and commercial applications. Our proprietary 6DOF electromagnetic technology is embedded in our scanning products, allowing you to instantly digitize 3D shapes with a few sweeps of a hand-held wand.

Polhemus scanning technology enables the perfect scanning solution for creating custom fit orthotics and prosthetics.

Our 3D laser scanner has proved instrumental in important preservation work in restoration and archaeology. Also, rapid prototyping has never been easier; our scanning products have also become a trusted solution in 3D archiving and in the animation industry.

If you need specific points measured, our digitizing products are a great solution. Using the same proprietary electromagnetic 6DOF technology, a stylus wand, combined with one of our tracking systems, becomes a free-form digitizer. With a few simple clicks, you can measure both coordinates with the stylus tip, as well as orientation.

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Motion Tracking Case Studies

VIPER--Lightning speed. Customizable system. Lowest latency available.
G4--The compact, three-sensor wireless tracker for complete freedom of movement
LIBERTY LATUS--The top choice for wireless, self-contained motion tracking across large areas
LIBERTY--The absolute best in tracking—our fastest, most accurate, scalable solution
PATRIOT--The two-sensor tracker that delivers unmatched value in the 6DOF marketplace
FASTRAK--The workhorse motion tracker that set the standard in tracking
SCOUT--The world's only self contained 6DOF head tracker

All Trackers

Polhemus offers a wide variety of motion trackers. View our entire line of tracking products below. Visit product pages for more information, including product specifications and pricing.

Not sure which products best meet your application needs? Go to: Motion Tracking Selection Guide.

Head Trackers

We Don't Meet the Standard. We Set It.

Polhemus provides head tracking solutions for both the commercial and military market, and there is no company more qualified to do so. We pioneered the original AC electromagnetic head trackers in the late 1960's and have advanced the technology in tracking excellence ever since.

Other technologies attempt to blend outputs from more than one singularly limited tracking reference to compile a synthetic position and orientation solution. Polhemus magnetic innovations are light years ahead of even the best optical inertial hybrid trackers.

Today's magnetic tracking systems have come a long way--they are the absolute best head trackers available and offer a clear advantage over emerging hybrid technologies. We've been perfecting head tracking for over 50 years.

Flight Tested. Pilot Approved.

Although any of our trackers can be utilized as a head tracker, our latest head/helmet tracker is SCOUT--the world's only 6DOF self contained head tracker.

SCOUT is the premier head tracker, as it offers unprecedented ease of integration, accuracy, and simplicity for both real and simulated aircraft cockpits and ground vehicles.

We are proud to offer our customers the low risk, high minimal cockpit mounted equipment, no line-of-sight limitations and an ultra small lightweight and embeddable helmet sensor. SCOUT is currently in full rate production and is fielded and flying on A-10, F-16, C-130 aircraft. It's the trusted choice for world-class pilots. Learn more about SCOUT.

Whether you need head tracking for a virtual reality application, a training and simulation system, a ground vehicle, or in the air for top pilots, Polhemus has a variety of head tracking solutions.

What Are Your Head Tracking Requirements? Ask the Experts!

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Head Tracking Products

VIPER

SCOUT

Wireless Motion Trackers

6DOF Motion Tracking and Freedom of Movement

Some applications require motion tracking that allows for complete freedom of movement. For others, wireless tracking capability is an added benefit, but not a necessity. It all comes down to what the most important features are to you. Polhemus has been delivering award-winning motion trackers for over 50 years, and we offer wireless tracking products that provide full freedom of movement, delivered with our proprietary 6DOF electromagnetic technology. Our wireless tracking options are portable, easy to set up, and require no special lighting requirements. Explore our wireless tracking options.

Wireless Tracking Products

LIBERTY LATUS

PATRIOT Wireless

Motion Tracking Overview

Real-Time, Reliable Data. From The Motion Tracking Experts.

We offer a variety of motion tracking systems, and we continue to introduce new products, based on market demand. Whether you need to track a person, an object, or several people or objects, we can assist you in determining which tracking system will work best for you. We are the experts in motion tracking and motion capture. Polhemus has been delivering full 6DOF electromagnetic motion trackers for over 50 years.

Our highly accurate motion tracking systems have measured the slightest tremor of a Parkinson's patient's hand.

What are the most important features you require? Whether you need ultra-fast speed, long range tracking ability, or a multiple sensor system, we offer a wide array of award winning motion tracking systems with options to meet your needs.

Our highly accurate motion tracking systems have measured the slightest tremor of a Parkinson’s patient’s hand, the subtle movement on the barrel of a gun, and the swiftest of golf swings by the world’s top professionals.

All of our tracking systems have one thing in common: full 6DOF precision tracking that’s reliable, with repeatable results.

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About Electromagnetics

Electromagnetic Tracking 6DOF: Reliable Data, Repeatable Results

Polhemus is known for its award-winning, proprietary technology, AC (alternating current) electromagnetic tracking. Our technology is able to track a wide variety of objects, as well as people, by attaching small and lightweight sensors or embedding them within an object.

Polhemus technology deliver true 6DOF (Degrees-Of-Freedom) because both position and orientation are measured natively to the tracking technology and no hybrid data calculations are needed. The person or object's position is tracked within X, Y and Z coordinates of a space, as well as the object's orientation, otherwise known as yaw, pitch and roll. Our technology delivers reliable data, with repeatable results.

Our magnetic motion tracking sensors are fully embeddable. Even when the sensors are completely covered, they track position and orientation seamlessly.

Benefits

You can embed Polhemus sensors inside a custom form factor, which makes it the top choice for many training and simulation applications. The source, or transmitter, can also be embedded or covered and tracking accuracy is fully maintained. Our AC electromagnetics deliver a longer tracking range than similar competing technologies, and operate at lower power levels.

Additionally, it offers the best signal-to-noise ratios and multiple tracking systems can be used in the same environment, without cross-talk interference. Most Polhemus electromagnetic motion tracking systems are scalable so you can increase your tracking area simply by adding additional tracker components.

How It Works

Sometimes when we demonstrate our technology, we get asked, “How is it tracking?” It’s not magic, but it is proprietary—it’s the power of tuned electromagnetic fields and many years of patented development.

Polhemus motion tracking systems utilize a source that acts as a transmitter, which emits an electromagnetic dipole field, (as shown in the image above). The size of the field varies, depending on the size of the source used; the larger the magnetic field, the larger the tracking range, or coverage area.

Easy Set Up and Portable

Polhemus tracking systems can be set up quickly and easily. You can tailor the setting to meet your application needs or when your environment changes, and the systems are portable from room-to-room.

The placement of the source is flexible; mount the source on the ceiling for one application, set it up on a tripod, or bury the source underground for a different application. With flexibility in the set up, you are in control of adapting the tracking technology to your environment.

Because no cameras are used with Polhemus technology, a line-of-sight is not necessary for continuous tracking, and Polhemus technology can be used in complete darkness.

No Line-of-Sight--No Problem. No Drift. And No Data Interrupution.

With Polhemus electromagnetics, there are no cameras to align, no special lighting required, and you don’t need to be in a field of view. Most importantly, there is no lost data. That means when you and your project are on, our technology is on--continuously tracking without any data interruption due to line-of-sight occlusions associated with camera technologies.

Without this limitation, we have the ability to track through people and most walls. Drift (error in tracking output over time) is never an issue, as with inertial technologies because Polhemus technology is solid-state. There are no MEMS, Gyros, Accelerometers or Magnetometers involved so there is never a need to correct data due to drift.

Polhemus is the genesis of all magnetic tracking. Our proprietary technology is specialized and focused on innovative and affordable tracking solutions that enable our customers to break new ground within their fields of expertise.

Our technology powers applications in a wide variety of markets, catering to healthcare, military, and in countless research areas.

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Military

Polhemus Owner and CEO, Al Rodgers, working in the field on an F106 Aircraft, circa 1975

The Trusted Military Resource for Over 40 Years

Polhemus has been working with prime contractors and military entities since 1970. Our systems have flown on U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Army fixed and rotary wing aircraft including: F-4, F-14, F-15, F-16, F-18, F-101, UH-60, MH-60, AH-1, AV-8B, MH-53, Comanche, AT-6, A-10 and C-130. Available for F-22 and F-35 consideration, please contact Polhemus for a more complete resume of aircraft and simulator experiences.

Currently fielded on active A-10, F-16 and C-130 combat aircraft, our very best precision helmet, SCOUT™, offers the highly acclaimed accuracy and performance noted by the U.S. Government.

Other customers requiring the absolute best top gun helmet tracker performance with the benefit of low risk, solid-state, progressive technology for which Polhemus is known include: Thales Visionix (the fielded tracker for Scorpion HMCS), Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, NAVAIR, and Rockwell Collins.

As the pioneer of electromagnetic tracking technology, Polhemus has received numerous landmark patents which continue to define state-of-the-art products. Polhemus has been continuously involved in the design and development of tracking technology as applied to helmet-mounted cueing systems and head tracking. Through focused IRAD efforts, Polhemus continues to raise the performance bar with advancements in electromagnetic physics, computational algorithms, digital signal processing and mechanical techniques. The results set new standards in tracking accuracy and ease of system integration.

Always moving forward with next generation innovations, our high precision trackers have been installed and utilized in simulators of most airframe manufactures and in laboratories such as Wright Patterson AFB, NAWC, NAVAIR, Fort Rucker, NASA and DARPA. Additional installations and use have occurred at Fort Sill, Fort Irwin and AATC.

Today, Polhemus technology can be employed in ground vehicles, fixed wing, rotary wing, high fidelity training simulators, human-wearable 3D input devices, and cost effective desktop trainers. At Polhemus, we take pride in the work we do with government and military forces and look forward to bringing you the very best in motion tracking solutions.

Why Magnetic Tracking?

Magnetic motion tracking clearly has undisputed advantages over other tracking models. Polhemus uses proprietary AC electromagnetic tracking technology because of the advantages it offers over pulsed DC magnetic tracking. Polhemus originated the DC concept but elected not to purse it because of overall performance penalties. Some of the strengths of Polhemus Magnetic Tracking are listed below:

No LOS (Line-of-Sight) optical occlusion constraints as you would see in optical tracking
No acoustic constraints as would be seen in DC Magnetic or Ultrasonic Tracking
No IR or thermal limitations typically associated with lens-based systems
No drift characteristics as would be seen in tracking system using inertial gyros – Polhemus provides repeatable results every time
Fast – Polhemus LIBERTY™ has a 240Hz update rate for all sensors running simultaneously
6 Degree-Of-Freedom measurements (x, y, z; yaw, pitch, roll) is native to our technology
Enables real-time measurement of trainee orientation
Measurement accuracy is precise and repeatable
No user calibration is required in most environments
Does not require RF transmission regulatory exception in the US and elsewhere
Does not require scrutiny of wideband RF interference impact by spectrum authority

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Applications

Head Tracking
Polhemus pioneered the original electromagnetic head tracking in the late 1960’s and has advanced the technology in tracking excellence ever since. Today’s magnetic tracking systems are nothing like those of the past – they are the absolute best trackers available and offer the clear advantage over emerging hybrid technologies which attempt to blend outputs more than one singularly limited tracking reference to compile a synthetic position and orientation solution. Polhemus magnetic innovations are light-years ahead of even the best optical inertial hybrid trackers. We are proud to offer our customers the low risk, high accuracy, fully day/night compatible helmet tracking solution with large head box coverage, minimal cockpit mounted equipment, no line-of-sight limitations and an ultra small, lightweight and embeddable helmet sensor.

Polhemus is proud to have received the prestigious Innovation Award within the Top Training and Simulation Companies selected by Military Training Technology magazine in 2008, 2009 and 2012. The list of top training and simulation companies is selected from around the world. Polhemus' latest head/helmet tracker, SCOUT, offers unprecedented ease of integration, accuracy, and simplicity for both real and simulated aircraft cockpits and ground vehicles. Fielded and flying on A-10, F-16 and C-130 aircraft, the SCOUT is our very best.

Available for flying rotary and fixed wing aircraft AND simulators; our intent is to offer customers the edge in lightweight wearable motion tracking technology where requirements may involve tracking a pilot’s head for accurate weapons cueing and control; slewing a gimbaled sensor pod on the latest ground or air based vehicle; cueing a remote weapons station on a drone; and countless other scenarios involving advantages with simple and real-world man/machine interfacing. Whether it be simulated training or real-world fighting vehicles, Polhemus can provide the accurate tracking sensor for success.

Soldier Tracking

Soldiers in training wear Polhemus 6 Degree-of-Freedom tetherless motion trackers as a natural human behavior input device to the simulated scenario. For example, a small and lightweight tracker is worn on the head to track line-of-sight and head position or worn on the body to track body position and posture. High precision embeddable track sensors provide the technical position and orientation inputs the training system needs to determine which way and in which direction simulated military equipment is being aimed and used. Add a sensor to the soldier and track heading and if body posture (standing, crawling, crouching; or moving left, right, forward or back). The effect is the soldier trains more naturally and with realistic freedom of movement – eliminating negative training caused by button pressing and joystick controllers within some training simulations.

Eye Tracking

Used by the United States Air Force for pilot training, VisionTrak™ is the standard in eye tracking excellence and the leader in versatility. Polhemus works with ISCAN, Inc., of Burlington, Massachusetts, to offer two primary platforms that are custom configurable to meet specialized requirements. Both platforms: the lightweight, head-mounted, version and the completely non-contact desktop remote eye-tracker are proven components to training, simulation, and real-world studies.

VisionTrak standard software is user friendly and powerful. Enhanced capabilities and features can also be utilized with optional software modules designed to simplify analytical tasks without limiting access to all of the raw data you may want. Point-of-regard analysis, raw point-of-regard data, areas of eye(s) fixation, fixation times, blink rate, scan path, pupil size, head and eye vector tracking, and much more can all be obtained with VisionTrak and available options.

Case Studies

Below is a sample of case studies relevant to the military market. See all motion tracking case studies by product here.

Vermont Air National Guard Uses Polhemus SCOUT in F-16 Military Training Simulators and Virtual Airfield

Customers

Market Overview

Powered by Polhemus

Our motion tracking products power a wide variety of applications around the world. After over 50 years of being the industry leader, our tracking and 3D laser scanning products are far reaching, and used in ground breaking applications in health care, military, and research.

Our sensors are embedded in the latest ultrasound training simulators, providing unmatched training experience for technicians. Polhemus products are used for surgery simulators, enabling aspiring surgeons to hone their skills in the most realistic environment available. And our military is equipped to defend with our tracking technology. We power diverse training and simulation applications, including flight simulation--our technology is the trusted choice for head tracking on live aircraft.

Our trackers are preferred by professionals, and are the trusted choice in the latest research projects, including the areas of neuroscience, biomechanics, sports motion analysis, and more.

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Events

Trade Shows & Demonstrations

Polhemus showcases its award winning products at trade shows around the U.S. We also do smaller, private group demonstrations for research and technology, medical, and military application areas.

All of our products utilize our proprietary electromagnetic technology, with no line-of-sight requirements for continuous tracking. Would you like a demonstration of our products so you can see the power of AC electromagnetics first-hand?

Find out when our team will be in your area, or let's discuss a small group or private demonstration.

Awards & Accolades

We Never Stop Innovating

Polhemus is proud to have won numerous awards for our 6DOF motion tracking products and 3D laser scanners. We set the standard in motion tracking over 50 years ago and our products have enabled new capabilities in the areas of healthcare, research and technology, and for the military. Below is a sample of our awards.

Top Simulation Solution Provider, MedTech Outlook Magazine 2023
Top Simulation and Training Company, Military Training Technology Magazine 2015
Top Simulation and Training Company, Military Training Technology Magazine 2012
Innovation Award, Military Training Technology Magazine 2009
Innovation Award, Military Training Technology Magazine 2008
Platinum Award for Innovation in Technology, AV Video Multimedia Producer
Wired for 3D Award, 3D Design Magazine
NDES Show Stopper Award, Cadence Magazine
Best Products of 1998, Digital Producer
Innovation Award, Computer Graphics World
Editor's Choice Award, Computer Graphics World
Award for Best Hardware of the Year, Meckler Virtual Reality
Product of the Year, CyberEdge Journal
Wired for 3D Award, 3D Design Magazine
Innovation Award, Computer Graphics World

History

PRECISION. RELIABILITY. VALUE.

Over 50 Years of Experience

Polhemus is known as the true pioneer and leader in the motion tracking industry, first introducing our proprietary electromagnetic technology in 1969. Although Polhemus motion tracking products are currently used in a broad range of applications, the initial product was developed for pilots, when we introduced head tracking for the military--which we still do today.

Over 50 years later, we remain true to our mission:

Give our customers the power to break new ground through innovative, cost-effective enabling technologies for the real and virtual world.

Product Expansion

In the 1990’s, we built upon our reputable legacy of motion tracking and expanded our product line--successfully adding eye tracking and 3D laser scanning to our portfolio. These additions paved the way for entering new markets, and Polhemus became known more broadly as the trusted, reliable source for motion measurement tracking technology.

With this expansion, Polhemus evolved and focused efforts in the Research and Technology, Health Care, and Military markets. Over the years, one thing has remained the same—an ability to innovate and produce new solutions in high-fidelity motion measurement tracking.

Position or Orientation? Yes.

Our technology is unique, as it measures both position and orientation natively--providing you with full six-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) motion tracking without post-processing of data to derive missing measurements. The data never gets "lost" because a line-of-sight was obstructed. There are no cameras involved. And there's no drift, as with inertial technology.

We supply motion tracking to a wide breadth of innovations around the world, catering to a broad range of customers with a variety of needs. Our products can be found in an array of applications including: biomechanics, virtual reality, training simulators, image guided surgery, orthotics and prosthetics—and military guidance systems—to name just a few.

About Us

Polhemus is the global leader in motion tracking technology. With tracking products for measuring small, precision movements, up to large area tracking, we deliver solutions for a wide range of exciting applications.

We've been helping customers break new ground with best-in-class 6 Degree-Of-Freedom (6DOF) tracking systems, 3D laser scanning and eye tracking for more than 50 years. We continue to deliver the leading technology around the world, enabling the latest high-tech applications. We're proud to be called the experts in motion tracking.

Headquartered in Vermont, we live, work, and play near the beautiful Green Mountains and Lake Champlain.

Polhemus solutions serve the healthcare, military, and research and technology markets, and our products are widely used in training and simulation, university research, biomechanics and sports motion analysis, on live military aircraft, and more.

We have a strong, established international Distributor network and OEM/VAR partners that span the globe.

What's Your Tracking Challenge? Ask the Experts!

Email: sales@polhemus.com
Call: 1-800-357-4777 (toll-free in US/Canada)
Call: 1-802-655-3159 (outside the US)

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Polhemus, The Global Leader in High-Fidelity Motion Tracking, Opens Orlando Sales Office

Posted: February 01, 2022

COLCHESTER, VT (February 1, 2022) Polhemus, The Motion Tracking Experts™, announce the opening of a new office in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando office is…

Posted: February 27, 2020

COLCHESTER, VT--- (February 27, 2020) Polhemus, the global leader in motion tracking, releases VIPER™, a break-through product for the motion tracking industry. VIPER is a customizable,…

Posted: September 27, 2019

COLCHESTER, VT--- (September 19, 2019) Polhemus, the global leader in motion tracking, releases the G4™ Stylus, an innovative digitizing device that utilizes a wireless tracking…

Posted: August 01, 2017

COLUMBIA, MD, August 1, 2017 – Sensics, the developers of groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) products and co-founder of Open-Source Virtual Reality (OSVR), announced today…

Posted: March 07, 2017

COLCHESTER, VT--- (3/7/2017) Polhemus, the global industry leader in motion tracking, announces the release of Micro Sensors 1.8™ for the Polhemus FASTRAK®, the…

Posted: April 13, 2016

COLCHESTER, VT--- (April 13, 2016) Polhemus, the global leader in precision motion tracking, has released a Unity® scripts package for use with its…

Posted: February 04, 2015

COLCHESTER, VT (February 4, 2015)---Polhemus, the industry leader in motion tracking, announces the launch of their latest product, the Micro Sensor 1.8™. The…

Posted: January 22, 2015

COLCHESTER, VT--- (January 22, 2015) Polhemus, the leader in high accuracy helmet mounted tracker systems, announces the SCOUT™ 3 - the most…

Posted: January 16, 2013

COLCHESTER, VT (January 16, 2013)---Polhemus, a privately held, premier motion measurement technology company, announces a change in ownership. Polhemus President, Skip Rodgers, added…

Posted: October 22, 2012

COLCHESTER, VT (October 22, 2012)---Polhemus, the industry leader in electromagnetic motion tracking, has released the PowerTRAK 360™, a powerful handheld device that’s…

Posted: October 01, 2012

MT2--Military Training Technology Magazine--selected Polhemus as a 2012 top training and simulation company. In accompaniment with this award, MT2 interviewed Polhemus President,…

Posted: August 13, 2012

COLCHESTER, VT (August 13, 2012)---Polhemus is pleased to announce the release of the Extended Life Marker™ (ELM). This new marker boasts a battery…

Posted: January 03, 2012

COLCHESTER, VT (January 3, 2012) --- Polhemus owners, Al Rodgers and Ken Jedrzejewski, announced a leadership change at Polhemus. The high-tech motion tracking…

Posted: October 06, 2011

COLCHESTER, VT (October 6, 2011)---Polhemus has received official approval that their newest product, G4™ has passed all necessary inspections from the…

Posted: February 18, 2011

COLCHESTER, VT (February 18, 2011)---Polhemus has received official approval that their newest product, G4™ has passed all necessary inspections from the…

Posted: September 14, 2010

COLCHESTER, VT (Sept 14, 2010) --- Polhemus has been selected to provide the SCOUT™ Helmet Tracking System to Gentex Corporation, manufacturer…

Posted: July 22, 2010

COLCHESTER, VT---Polhemus is raising the bar in wireless 6 Degree-Of- Freedom motion tracking technology by launching G4—the next generation of AC electromagnetic…

Posted: February 09, 2010

COLCHESTER, VT, (February 9, 2010) ----Polhemus, the industry leader in 6 Degree-of-Freedom (6DOF) motion capture, tracking and digitizing technologies is proud to announce…

REAL-TIME TRACKING REDEFINED

Motion Tracking For Simulated and Clinical Medical Applications

Contact The Motion Tracking Experts™ at Polhemus to discuss your application at:

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Virtual Reality: AR & VR Motion Tracking—Preferred by Professionals

MOTION TRACKING WITHOUT THE USE OF CAMERAS

Sensors are Embeddable

Latency Matters

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Quick, Easy Set Up

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