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'''Electromagnetic tracking''' is 3D tracking technology that generates magnetic fields and detects them from a sensor. It is a native technology for [[6DOF tracking]].
 
'''Electromagnetic tracking''' is 3D tracking technology that generates magnetic fields and detects them from a sensor. It is a native technology for [[6DOF tracking]].
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One company that makes electromagnetic tracking devices is [[Polhemus]]. Another company is [[Ascension Technologies]].
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It is also called just "magnetic tracking". It was invented in about 1970 by [[Polhemus]].
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Another company that has made electromagnetic tracking devices is [[Ascension Technologies]].
    
The [[Magic Leap 1]] uses magnetic tracking for its handheld controller, but in a poor form.
 
The [[Magic Leap 1]] uses magnetic tracking for its handheld controller, but in a poor form.
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Magnetic tracking at up to 240hz was researched by Neuralink for tracking monkeys' body movements in tests.
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Neuralink researched using magnetic tracking at up to 240hz for tracking monkeys' body movements in tests.
    
Examples of products include the [[Polhemus FASTRAK]].
 
Examples of products include the [[Polhemus FASTRAK]].