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'''Fastrak''' is a 3D magnetic tracking system made by [[Polhemus]].
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[[File:Fastrak.jpg|thumb|250px|A Fastrak system]]
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'''Fastrak''' is a 3D magnetic tracking system from [[Polhemus]]. Its name refers to the capability of fast tracking.
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FastTrak was used in most [[VPL]] systems. It was also used in the first generation [[Virtuality]] systems.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20160801042252/http://vrtifacts.com/setup-a-fastrack-fast/</ref>
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It is a 6DOF tracking system, meaning it tracks position and rotation.<ref name="y135"/>
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The sources and sensors for the fastrak are compatible with [[Polhemus Patriot]] SEUs.
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The price was about $6000.<ref name="y135"/>
  
 
==Specs==
 
==Specs==
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* 6 Degrees-of-Freedom.
 
* 6 Degrees-of-Freedom.
 
* 1-4 Sensors.
 
* 1-4 Sensors.
* Update rate 120 Hz (divided by number of sensors).
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* Update rate 120 Hz (divided by number of sensors).<ref name="y135">{{cite web | title=Virtual Reality Platform | website=PUBLIC SED Grenoble WEBSITE Moved ! | url=https://sed.inrialpes.fr/ARCHIVE/PRV/CATALOG/moca.html | access-date=2024-05-26}}</ref>
 
* Position Coverage: specified accuracy when standard receivers are located within 30 inches (76 cm) of the standard transmitter.
 
* Position Coverage: specified accuracy when standard receivers are located within 30 inches (76 cm) of the standard transmitter.
 
* All-attitude Angular Coverage.
 
* All-attitude Angular Coverage.
 
* Static Accuracy 0.03 in. (0.08 cm) RMS for the X, Y, or Z receiver position, and 0.15° RMS for receiver orientation.
 
* Static Accuracy 0.03 in. (0.08 cm) RMS for the X, Y, or Z receiver position, and 0.15° RMS for receiver orientation.
 
* Resolution 0.0002 inches/inch of range (0.0005 cms/cm of range), and .025°.
 
* Resolution 0.0002 inches/inch of range (0.0005 cms/cm of range), and .025°.
* Latency 4.0 milliseconds.
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* Latency 4.0 milliseconds.<ref name="y135"/>
  
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Position and orientation tracking]]

Latest revision as of 11:43, 1 February 2025

A Fastrak system

Fastrak is a 3D magnetic tracking system from Polhemus. Its name refers to the capability of fast tracking.

FastTrak was used in most VPL systems. It was also used in the first generation Virtuality systems.[1]

It is a 6DOF tracking system, meaning it tracks position and rotation.[2]

The sources and sensors for the fastrak are compatible with Polhemus Patriot SEUs.

The price was about $6000.[2]

Specs[edit]

These are the specifications for one of the Fastrak systems.[3]

  • 6 Degrees-of-Freedom.
  • 1-4 Sensors.
  • Update rate 120 Hz (divided by number of sensors).[2]
  • Position Coverage: specified accuracy when standard receivers are located within 30 inches (76 cm) of the standard transmitter.
  • All-attitude Angular Coverage.
  • Static Accuracy 0.03 in. (0.08 cm) RMS for the X, Y, or Z receiver position, and 0.15° RMS for receiver orientation.
  • Resolution 0.0002 inches/inch of range (0.0005 cms/cm of range), and .025°.
  • Latency 4.0 milliseconds.[2]

References[edit]