Viper™
Real-Time tracking redefined
Up to
960Hz
UPDATE RATE
Up to
1ms
LATENCY
Up to
16
SENSORS
Up to
4
SOURCES
VIPER™ is the fastest, most accurate electromagnetic tracker in the world.
With its sleek, small size, continuous tracking data of rates up to 960 frames per second, and latency as low as one millisecond, VIPER offers scaled-up capability in a scaled-down package. With added Fly True Technology (FTT®), VIPER delivers the accuracy you need when you need it.
Polhemus flagship product is your trusted, professional grade tracker.
Reconfigurable & Scalable
With three system electronic unit (SEU) sizes to choose from, scale up and reconfigure your VIPER with ease. Multi-source capability allows for expansion of your tracking coverage area, without compromising data quality or accuracy. Add up to 16 sensors per system to increase your data tracking points.
How it Works
VIPER is a portable system that’s easy to set up, using a source that emits an electromagnetic field. Finely tuned sensors within the magnetic field are tracked in full six degrees of freedom (6DOF), measuring both position and orientation motion at sub-millimeter accuracy.
Due to the nature of the technology, there is no line of sight requirement for continuous tracking. VIPER can track the movement of people and objects through clothes, walls, and in all lighting conditions.
Fly True Technology®
VIPER is equipped with Fly True Technology (FTT), a revolutionary, proprietary feature from Polhemus. FTT is a user selective data integrity tool that enables precise motion tracking in difficult tracking environments. To learn more about FTT, see here.
Sensors
VIPER provides flexible tracking capabilities, supporting up to 16 sensors. Available sensors vary in size, from catheter-insertable to person-tracking scales, offering options for many applications. The sensors ensure low latency and high-speed data accuracy, essential for leading electromagnetic tracking. No matter the size, each sensor is guaranteed to meet the needs of whatever you need to track.
Polhemus Motion Tracking Technical Comparisons
Review technical specifications of all Polhemus trackers:
VIPER™
Patriot™
Patriot™ Wireless
G4™
Liberty™ Latus™
Fastrak®
Update Rate
240Hz (VIPER 4);
960Hz (VIPER 8 & 16)
60Hz
50Hz
120Hz
188Hz (1-8 markers); 94Hz (9-12 markers)
120Hz (divided by number of sensors)
Latency
3ms (at 240Hz);
2ms (at 480Hz);
1ms (at 960Hz)
18.5ms
20ms
10ms
5ms
4ms
Operating Temperature (minimum to maximum)
10°C to 40°C
10°C to 40°C
10°C to 40°C
10°C to 40°C
0°C to 50°C
10°C to 40°C
Operating Voltage
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
Source: 100-240 VAC; 50/60Hz;
RF Dongle: USB powered 5 volt; 30 ma;
Hub: internal rechargeable battery included
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
Software Tools
Microsoft Windows®10 GUI;
Unity: Sample open source code included; Linux: Sample open source code included
Microsoft Windows® GUI/Linux® GUI
Microsoft Windows® GUI
Microsoft Windows® GUI/Linux® GUI/Full Linux Support
Microsoft Windows® GUI/Linux® GUI
Microsoft Windows® GUI/Linux® GUI
Interface
USB or RS-422 (both included); dual output available
RS-232 or USB 2.0 (both included)
RS-232 or USB 2.0 (both included)
Proprietary RF link
RS-232 or USB 2.0 (both included)
RS-232 or USB 2.0 (both included)
Number of Sensors
1-16 sensors
1-2 sensors
1-4 wireless markers
3 sensors (per hub)
1-12 wireless markers
1-4 sensors
Static Accuracy — Position
0.015 inches RMS (0.38mm)
0.06 inches RMS (1.52mm)
0.30 inches RMS (7.62mm)
0.08 inches RMS (2.0mm)
0.10 inches RMS (2.54mm)
0.03 inches RMS (0.76mm)
Static Accuracy — Orientation
0.10° RMS
0.40° RMS
1.0° RMS
0.50° RMS
0.50° RMS
0.15° RMS
More Information
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