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Utilizing multiple calibrated IMUs for enhanced mixed reality tracking

  • Technical University of Munich

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Abstract

Low-cost mobile mixed reality solutions for head tracking, as well as tracking of interaction targets, can be enhanced by multiple inertial measurement units (IMUs). Since microelectro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were introduced, IMUs have become smaller, they need less power and cost less. Yet, as any sensor, IMUs produce sensor error and mitigate the accuracy of the tracking system. This is particularly the case for low-cost IMUs. In this poster, we investigate whether the joint use of three IMUs can reduce the overall error. We present a solution fusing three independently calibrated low-cost IMUs on a planar and non-planar grid. We show that we can achieve the tracking quality of a single high-cost IMU this way. For the comparison, we offer several one Degree of Freedom measurement setups for mechanical rotation and translation movements. Afterwards, we discuss some concepts towards designing non-planar arrangements of Multi-IMUs in a Grid that may be suitable for HMD tracking.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdjunct Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR-Adjunct 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages384-386
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781728147659
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2019
Event18th IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR-Adjunct 2019 - Beijing, China
Duration: 14 Oct 201918 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameAdjunct Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR-Adjunct 2019

Conference

Conference18th IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR-Adjunct 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period14/10/1918/10/19

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