Polhemus devices use propriety AC electromagnetic technology to capture and track the movement of objects or individuals in real-time. Polhemus technology offers exceptional accuracy, low latency, and reliability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Polhemus technology is simple to set up and use – only three main components are needed to start tracking ..read more

A medical device is any instrument, machine, or device that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure a disease. Some medical devices benefit from tracking capabilities, such as tracking the exact location of an ultrasound wand or catheter device. One way to do this is by using electromagnetic tracking ..read more

What would you use that tiny Micro Sensor for? We get asked this question often. The product was developed for a medical application originally, but since then, it's found its way into many markets and varied applications. Here are ten uses for the Polhemus Micro Sensor ..read more

Electromagnetic motion tracking is known for delivering highly accurate position and orientation measurement, with no line-of-sight occlusions, but does metallic distortion ever cause a problem? The answer is, sometimes, and it’s highly dependent on the application ..read more

What if you aren’t able to place the sensor at the exact point that needs to be tracked? Can you trick the sensor into thinking it’s somewhere else? The good news is, yes--using the Polhemus built-in Tip Offset™ feature ..read more

Whether you’re training for your private pilot’s license or you’re in the military pilot pipeline, odds are you will fly at least a few hours in a simulator. Learn more about how Polhemus technology is enabling the future of pilot training ..read more