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+Neuralink researched using magnetic tracking at up to 240hz for tracking monkeys' body movements in tests.
[[Sixense]] was a company that developed products.+
'''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]].
−It is also called just "magnetic tracking". It was invented in about 1970 by [[Polhemus]].
+It is also called just "magnetic tracking".
−Another company that has made electromagnetic tracking devices is [[Ascension Technologies]].
+Magnetic tracking feels better and more natural because it has a higher update rate and preserves high frequency transients in the movement, like a flick of a finger.
+It was invented in about 1970 by [[Polhemus]]. 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.
−Examples of products include the [[Polhemus FASTRAK]].
Examples of products include the [[Polhemus FASTRAK]].
−Neuralink researched using magnetic tracking at up to 240hz for tracking monkeys' body movements in tests.
==Companies==
==Companies==
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* [[AmfiTrack]]<ref name="c061"/>
* [[AmfiTrack]]<ref name="c061"/>
* [[Radwave Technologies]]<ref name="c061"/>
* [[Radwave Technologies]]<ref name="c061"/>
+* [[Sixense]]
== Types ==
== Types ==