OMMO - 3D Tracking Technologies Comparison1. Introduction Ommo's patented 3D tracking technology is the world's first permanent magnet approach that combines submillimeter precision with unrivaled convenience and versatility. From medical navigation to robotic automation to human-machine interfaces, Ommo takes 3D tracking to the next level, to be the foundation of digital transformation it is meant to be. DISCLAIMER: The content of this documentation is proprietary and confidential information of Ommo Technologies, Inc. It is not intended to be distributed to any third party without the written consent of Ommo Technologies, Inc. OMMO®, ORBIT®, and the logo consisting of a hexagon shape over the words "OMMO" are&nb

Optical tracking systems are the most commonly available options when it comes to 3D tracking. While they are precise in ideal conditions, their precision is subject to environmental factors such as lighting conditions and tracking angles of the cameras. The most fundamental limitation, however, is that it requires a clear line of sight. This means the object being tracked must be rigid and straight tools that are artificially extended in order to stay within the camera's field of view. Such modifications can get in the way, seriously hampering the dexterity of the surgeons. As an alternative,...

With the previously shown advantages and disadvantages of various 3D tracking technologies in mind, we decided to develop a novel solution. After trying both the available and theoretically possible solutions, we chose to pursue the permanent magnet approach. Here were the benefits and challenges of the permanent magnet approach we considered: o Retains the benefit of an EM system that does not require line of sight o The magnetic field does not need to be actively generated, making it power efficient o Can be compact and affordable since it does not require a separate signal processing device...

Through years of R&D, Ommo has developed a permanent magnet-based approach that overcomes the fundamental limitations of legacy solutions while addressing the challenges mentioned above. Combining our proprietary algorithm and patented mechanical design, Ommo’s system produces a unique low-frequency magnetic signal that allows a single 3-axis magnetic sensor to resolve its individual position and orientation without any ambiguity. Consisting of just a base station and sensors, the streamlined 2-part system is easy to deploy, does not require any user calibration, and offers nearly unlimited customizations....

9. Unique Advantages of Ommo Independent Tracking ○ Each individual sensor’s 6DOF information is acquired independently ○ The system does not require multiple sensors for a single data point Absolute Positioning ○ 6DOF information is absolute and is not calculated based on movements ○ Even the static sensor provides the most accurate information without any sensor drift issue No Line-of-sight Needed ○ Permanent magnet’s magnetic field penetrates most materials ○ Sensors are able to resolve its 6DOF information even when with occlusions present Power Efficient ○ The magnetic field is always present...