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An '''electromagnetic tracking system''' is a system that tracks an object in a three-dimensional space using [[electromagnet]]s. It is also called a magnetic tracking system.

An '''electromagnetic tracking system''' is a system that tracks an object in a three-dimensional space using [[electromagnet]]s. It is also called a magnetic tracking system. Examples are the [[Polhemus Viper]] and the [[NDI Aurora]].

Electromagnetic tracking systems typically use three coils for the X, Y, and Z directions. There is a base station and a receiver. The base station generates the magnetic field, and the receiver senses it.

Electromagnetic tracking systems typically use three coils for the X, Y, and Z directions. There is a base station and a receiver. The base station generates the magnetic field, and the receiver senses it.