3D Navigator
Ascension Technologies Corporation discontinued the production of the 3D Navigator.
Untethered 3D Tracker for Navigating Through Immersive Environments
3D Navigator Features Advanced DC Magnetic Technology for linking people with graphical datasets:
- Six degrees-of-freedom tracking of a user's head and 3D pointer
- Ergonomically designed wireless interface seamlessly integrated with visualization systems
- Full freedom of movement without trailing cables
- Quick set up, portable and easy to use
TRANSMITTER OPTIONS
APPLICATIONS
- Interactive 3D Visualization
- Collaborative 3D Visualization
- Immersive Environments
- Engineering Design Reviews
- Corporate Presentations
- Analyzation of Multi-dimensional Databases
FEATURES & BENEFITS
| Advanced DC Magnetic Technology | Metal detection and noise reduction tools make sure that environmental factors do not affect the tracking. This combination gives you consistently high data capture for a high quality immersive experience. |
| Wireless Tracking | 3D Navigator lets you move around without being hindered by trailing cables. Wand and head-tracked data is now sent via an RF link to magnify realism for participants and permit more effective presentations. |
| Extreme Portability | Set-up and start using 3D Navigator in minutes. When done, break down and stow it away just as easily. Its footprint is small enough to be self-contained on a wheeled cart. No permanent installation of overhead grids or cameras is required. 3D Navigator gives you great versatility for service in multi-use facilities and traveling sites. |
| High Accuracy Data | 3D Navigator provides the same high accuracy performance of tethered tracking devices, operational worldwide in immersive visualization environments. Its technology is well proven in over 80 installations at universities, research centers, oil & gas companies, as well as manufacturing design and visual computational centers. |
| No Occlusion or Line-of-Sight Issues | 3D Navigator is a robust, single-technology solution that transmits position and orientation data while allowing full range of movement for your tracked user. DC magnetic technology overcomes the occlusion and line-of-sight problems of optical and inertial/acoustic technologies. It also lets you focus on immersive experiences without difficult set up and operational limits. |
| Elegant Design | We have repackaged all tracking components for small footprint, attractiveness and high utility. It includes a stable yet stylish mounting stand for transmitter placement and neat appearance in professional settings. |
About Wanda Hand-held 3D Navigation Device:
Wanda is designed into each 3D Navigator. It is a palm-sized, thumb-activated navigation and interaction tool with a joystick and 3 programmable buttons. It comfortably fits into your hand for pointing and manipulation of 3D objects in a virtual environment. This makes it an ideal tool for CAVE and large-scale visualization systems.
Its joystick-like control ball lets you control translational motions in both the "X" and "Y" axis. Three programmable, colored 'momentary' switches offer excellent tactile feedback for selection reassurance. In addition, its embedded 6 DOF magnetic sensor lets you track and mark locations within the virtual environment.
Wanda is compatible with Cavelib?/Trackd? software applications. Additional protocols can be developed to meet your requirements.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
- Hip-mounted electronics unit in lightweight nylon pack with belt strap and holster for Wanda.
- 4 batteries and battery charger
- Wanda with embedded 6DOF sensor for interactive pointing and navigation
- 6DOF sensor for head tracking
- Compact base station with antenna and Ethernet interface
- Extended Range Transmitter and Controller
- 42 inch (1.1 m) transmitter mounting pedestal
- Free 1-Year warranty
- Free lifetime Technical support
SPECIFICATIONS
| TECHNICAL | |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 (Position and Orientation) |
| Number of sensors | 2 sensors: One embedded in Wanda and one for head. Additional sensor configurations available - contact Ascension |
| Translation Range | ± 3.05 m in any direction with one transmitter / 4 m x 4 m with dual transmitter option |
| Angular Range | All Attitude: ± 180° Azimuth & Roll |
| Static Accuracy Position | 0.8 cm RMS at 1.52 m range, 1.5 cm RMS at 3.05 m range |
| Static Accuracy Orientation | 0.5° RMS at 1.52 m range, 1.0° RMS at 3.5 m range |
| Static Resolution Position | 0.08 cm at 1.52 m range, 0.25 cm at 3.05 m range |
| Static Resolution Orientation | 0.1° RMS at 1.52 m range, 0.2° RMS at 3.05 m range |
| Measurement Rate | Up to 120 measurements/second |
| Outputs | X,Y,Z positional coordinates and orientation angles, rotation matrix, or quaternions |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Line-of-sight Restrictions | None |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) / Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing / Metal objects in tracking volume may degrade performance. To optimize tracking in your work space, contact us for tools to detect stray sources of metallic distortion and adjust frequency to minimize noise interference. |
| PHYSICAL | |
| HIP-MOUNTED COMPONENTS | |
| Sensors | 2.54 cm x 2.54 cm x 2.03 cm (attached via wires to electronics unit in back pack) Weight: 21 g (0.7 oz) per sensor without cable, 64 g (2.3 oz) with cable. |
| Electronics Unit | 17.5 cm x 14 cm x 4.54 cm Weight: 0.99 kg (35 oz) |
| Battery | 15 cm x 6.6 cm x 2.29 cm Weight: 0.54 kg (19 oz) Operating time: 1 hr continuous |
| BASE STATION COMPONENTS | |
| Chassis | 40.64 cm x 23.49 cm x 17.14 cm |
| Remote Receiver Unit | 16.5 cm x 10.7 cm x 6.4 cm Weight: 0.32 kg (0.7 lbs) |
| Extended Range Controller | 24.1 cm x 29.2 cm x 12.3 cm Weight: 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs) |
| Extended Range Transmitter | 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm Weight: 20.4 kg (45 lbs) |
REGULATORY
- FCC Part 15, Class A
