Sixense STEM
Sixense STEM is a wireless 6DOF electromagnetic tracking controller from Sixense. It had a kickstarter.[1] The kickstarter was eventually cancelled and backers were refunded, due to mass production issues.
The system is based on electromagnetic tracking, which is the same technology that was used in the Razer Hydra controller.
It was advertised to use AC electromagnetic tracking.[2]
STEM stands for Sixense Tracking Embedded Module.[3]
Features[edit]
Some of the main advantages of the STEM System over the Razer Hydra include wireless operation and better tracking performance.
The idea behind STEM is to offer users and developers a way to both accurately track motion in virtual reality applications, and easily customize the form factor of the controller. The STEM System is able to read data from up to five individual STEM tracking modules, which can be mounted on virtually any place on the body or fitted inside peripherals.
STEM tracking modules can be located anywhere within an 8-foot radius from the base unit, which itself can be approximately 3 feet away from the receiver. The AC electromagnetic field used for position and motion detection operates with less than 10ms latency. The technology originally did not use inertial sensors, which resulted in no drift caused by acceleration and deceleration.
Software[edit]
The second-generation Sixense SDK was available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems, and it provides backward compatibility with existing products powered by Sixense motion tracking technology.
There is a software demo for the Sixense STEM System called the Sixense Tuscany Demo. It demonstrates what the system is capable of and acts as a reference implementation for further development.
The project launched in September of 2013 and greatly surpassed the original goal of $250,000 in October of the same year.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Lang, Ben (2013-09-12). "Sixense STEM VR Motion Controller Kickstarter -- Starting at $149". https://www.roadtovr.com/sixense-stem-vr-motion-controller-kickstarter-prices-149-tiers/.
- ↑ "Kickstarter >> STEM System: The Best Way to Interact with Virtual Worlds by Sixense". 2013-10-12. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/89577853/stem-system-the-best-way-to-interact-with-virtual.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130805062733/http://sixense.com/