Head Trackers

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

Polhemus provides head tracking capabilities to military, medical, industrial, and research and technology applications.

OVERVIEW

Polhemus provides head tracking solutions across industries and there is no company more qualified to do so. We pioneered electromagnetic based head tracking in the late 1960's and have advanced the technology ever since.

Our head trackers are designed for the most dynamic and challenging environments on the planet. With no line-of-sight required, high-level performance from our trackers is consistent -  unaffected by lighting, air quality, or other deterrents. Offering proven situational awareness and cueing abilities, our electromagnetic tracking technology is the top choice for applications requiring repeatable and reliable measurement of head movement.

Whether you need head-tracking for virtual reality training systems, medical research, human–machine interfaces, or fast-jet helmet mounted cueing - you can trust Polhemus. 

Head Tracking Products

VIPER™

VIPER is the fastest, most accurate electromagnetic tracker in the world. With a sleek, small size, update rates up to 960Hz, and latency as low as one millisecond, VIPER offers scaled-up capability in a scaled-down package. With added FTT® (Fly True Technology), VIPER delivers high performance tracking data in more environments than ever before. 

Viper system electronics unit facing forward
Polhemus Scout head tracker, mounted on a helmet

SCOUT™

Purpose built for use in the most dynamic environments, SCOUT delivers precision head tracking capabilities in a self-contained, ruggedized package. Originally selected as the tracker for the highly acclaimed Scorpion Helmet Mounted Cueing System, SCOUT provides outstanding head tracking performance in high-fidelity simulators, vehicles, and location-based entertainment settings. 

VIPER™ XR-4 Integration Kit

This complete integration kit seamlessly connects a VIPER tracking system with the Varjo XR-4 headset, delivering ultra-precise head tracking in the most demanding use cases. It is ideal for applications with dynamic movement, fluctuating lighting conditions, or strict security requirements where reliability and accuracy are critical.

VIPER XR-4 headset with black sensor mounts