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An '''inertial measurement unit''' ('''IMU''') is an electronic [[sensor]] that measures and reports its specific force, angular rate, and sometimes the orientation of the body, using a combination of [[accelerometer]]s, [[gyroscope]]s, and often [[magnetometer]]s.<ref name="TDK_IMU_Overview"> | |||
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TDK InvenSense. “What is an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)?” | TDK InvenSense. “What is an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)?” | ||
[https://invensense.tdk.com/products/motion-tracking/6-axis/ TDK InvenSense Website]. Accessed May 3, 2025.</ref> IMUs are fundamental components in [[virtual reality|Virtual Reality (VR)]] and [[augmented reality|Augmented Reality (AR)]] systems for tracking the orientation of [[Head-Mounted Display|HMDs]] and [[Input Devices]] like controllers. | [https://invensense.tdk.com/products/motion-tracking/6-axis/ TDK InvenSense Website]. Accessed May 3, 2025.</ref> IMUs are fundamental components in [[virtual reality|Virtual Reality (VR)]] and [[augmented reality|Augmented Reality (AR)]] systems for tracking the orientation of [[Head-Mounted Display|HMDs]] and [[Input Devices]] like controllers. | ||