PATRIOT uses our proprietary AC electromagnetic technology to deliver 6DOF tracking. The system's high accuracy and continuous tracking data ensures that users can trust their results. Multiple different variants of PATRIOT are available.
Two sensors = endless flexibility
PATRIOT operates with up to two sensors, expanding the tracking capability. No line of sight is needed, allowing the sensors to be easily embedded and providing flexibility for integration. This makes it the essential choice for high-volume integrators, such as simulation trainers. Each sensor updates at a rate of 60 frames per second and maintains low latency, giving true to life motion with every movement.
How it works
PATRIOT is a small, portable system that's easy to set up and uses a single source that emits an electromagnetic field. Finely tuned sensors within the magnetic field are tracked in full 6DOF, measuring both position and orientation in motion.
Due to the nature of the technology, there is no need for a line of sight for continuous tracking. PATRIOT can track people and objects through clothes, gloves, and walls, and does not require any special lighting conditions.
Multiple options available
Three versions of PATRIOT are available: standard, medical, and drive bay.
For users requiring tracking technology that meets specific accessory medical use standards (IEC 60601), PATRIOT M (Medical) bridges that gap.
For users requiring more comprehensive system integration, PATRIOT DB (Drive Bay) delivers the same great benefits as the standard PATRIOT, but in a 5.25-inch drive bay form factor. PATRIOT DB is powered by Molex or SATA connections universally available on PC power supplies.
Please contact our sales team for additional information on non-standard units.
Applications
Training Simulators
HMD (Head Mounted Display)
Biomechanics
Human Factors Engineering
Ergonomics Studies
Polhemus Motion Tracking Technical Comparisons
Review technical specifications of all Polhemus trackers:
Update Rate
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
240Hz (VIPER 4); 960Hz (VIPER 8 & 16)
60Hz
50Hz
240Hz
120Hz
188Hz (1-8 markers); 94Hz (9-12 markers)
120Hz (divided by number of sensors)
Latency
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
3ms (at 240Hz); 2ms (at 480Hz); 1ms (at 960Hz)
18.5ms
20ms
3.5ms (filters off); approx 7ms (dynamic filters on)
10ms
5ms
4ms
Operating Temperature (minimum to maximum)
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
10°C to 40°C
10°C to 40°C
10°C to 40°C
-20°C to 50°C (Sensor); -40°C to 70°C (Source)
10°C to 40°C
0°C to 50°C
10°C to 40°C
Operating Voltage
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
Sensor: 5VDC, 200MA (regulated); Canopy Source: 7 to 36 VDC (1 watt); Standard Source: 7 to 36 VDC (4 watt)
Source: 100-240 VAC; 50/60Hz; RF Dongle: USB powered 5 volt; 30 ma; Hub: internal rechargeable battery included
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
100-240 VAC 47-63Hz
Software Tools
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
Microsoft Windows®10 GUI; Unity: Sample open source code included; Linux: Sample open source code included
Microsoft Windows® GUI/Linux® GUI
Microsoft Windows® GUI
Microsoft Windows® GUI/Linux® GUI/Full Linux Support
Microsoft Windows® GUI/Linux® GUI
Microsoft Windows® GUI/Linux® GUI
Interface
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
USB or RS-422 (both included); dual output available
RS-232 or USB 2.0 (both included)
RS-232 or USB 2.0 (both included)
RS-422
Proprietary RF link
RS-232 or USB 2.0 (both included)
RS-232 or USB 2.0 (both included)
Number of Sensors
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
1-16 sensors
1-2 sensors
1-4 wireless markers
1 sensor
3 sensors (per hub)
1-12 wireless markers
1-4 sensors
Static Accuracy - Position
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
0.015 inches RMS (0.38mm)
0.06 inches RMS (1.52mm)
0.30 inches RMS (7.62mm)
0.03 inches RMS (0.8mm)
0.08 inches RMS (2.0mm)
0.10 inches RMS (2.54mm)
0.03 inches RMS (0.76mm)
Static Accuracy - Orientation
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
Scout™
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
0.10° RMS
0.40° RMS
1.0° RMS
0.18° RMS
0.50° RMS
0.50° RMS
0.15° RMS