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[[Magnetometer]] is an instrument used to measure the magnetization of an object and the strength and direction of a magnetic field. | [[Magnetometer]] is an instrument used to measure the magnetization of an object and the strength and direction of a magnetic field. Magnetometers in consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets are used for compass apps by measuring Earth's magnetic field along 3 perpendicular axis of X, Y and Z. | ||
In [[virtual reality|virtual]] and [[augmented reality]], Magnetometers are part of [[IMU]]s. They are responsible for [[rotational tracking]] of [[HMDs]] and [[Input Devices]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:55, 3 July 2015
Magnetometer is an instrument used to measure the magnetization of an object and the strength and direction of a magnetic field. Magnetometers in consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets are used for compass apps by measuring Earth's magnetic field along 3 perpendicular axis of X, Y and Z.
In virtual and augmented reality, Magnetometers are part of IMUs. They are responsible for rotational tracking of HMDs and Input Devices.