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| − | [[ | + | A [[magnetometer]] is an instrument used to measure the magnetization of an object and the strength and direction of a magnetic field. Magnetometers in consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets are used for compass apps by measuring Earth's magnetic field along 3 perpendicular axis of X, Y and Z. |
In [[virtual reality|virtual]] and [[augmented reality]], Magnetometers are part of [[IMU]]s. They are responsible for [[rotational tracking]] of [[HMDs]] and [[Input devices]]. | In [[virtual reality|virtual]] and [[augmented reality]], Magnetometers are part of [[IMU]]s. They are responsible for [[rotational tracking]] of [[HMDs]] and [[Input devices]]. | ||
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A magnetometer is an instrument used to measure the magnetization of an object and the strength and direction of a magnetic field. Magnetometers in consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets are used for compass apps by measuring Earth's magnetic field along 3 perpendicular axis of X, Y and Z.
In virtual and augmented reality, Magnetometers are part of IMUs. They are responsible for rotational tracking of HMDs and Input devices.