4. Tracking

• 4.1. Definitions
  • 4.1.1. Learning Objectives
  • 4.1.2. Nomenclature used in this section
• 4.2. Introduction
  • 4.2.1. History
  • 4.2.2. Types of tracking
• 4.3. Optical tracking
  • 4.3.1. Introduction
  • 4.3.2. Types of systems
    • 4.3.2.1. Video tracking systems
    • 4.3.2.2. Infra-red-based tracking systems
    • 4.3.2.3. Mono Versus Stereo
  • 4.3.3. System components
  • 4.3.4. Errors of optical trackers
  • 4.3.5. Limitations of optical trackers
• 4.4. Electromagnetic tracking
  • 4.4.1. Introduction
    • 4.4.1.1. AC-driven
    • 4.4.1.2. DC-driven
    • 4.4.1.3. Passive systems
  • 4.4.2. System components
  • 4.4.3. Errors in electromagnetic tracking
    • 4.4.3.1. Metallic objects
    • 4.4.3.2. Ferromagnetic materials
    • 4.4.3.3. Electronic devices
  • 4.4.4. Limitations
• 4.5. Errors and accuracy
  • 4.5.1. Lever-arm effect error
  • 4.5.2. Static errors
    • 4.5.2.1. Jitter (precision)
    • 4.5.2.2. Accuracy
  • 4.5.3. Dynamic errors
• 4.6. Summary