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Polhemus was founded in 1969 by Bill Polhemus in Vermont and is headquartered in Colchester, Vermont.<ref name="pitchbook">Polhemus Company Profile, PitchBook. Retrieved May 2, 2025, from https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/138320-74</ref> The company initially developed its electromagnetic tracking technology for military aviation, specifically for head tracking systems for pilots.<ref name="history" /> This pioneering work in [[head tracking]] laid the foundation for the company's future innovations in motion measurement technology. | Polhemus was founded in 1969 by Bill Polhemus in Vermont and is headquartered in Colchester, Vermont.<ref name="pitchbook">Polhemus Company Profile, PitchBook. Retrieved May 2, 2025, from https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/138320-74</ref><ref name="d806">{{cite web | title=Polhemus | website=XVRWiki | date=2017-06-20 | url=https://www.xvrwiki.org/wiki/Polhemus | access-date=2025-07-02}}</ref> The company initially developed its electromagnetic tracking technology for military aviation, specifically for head tracking systems for pilots.<ref name="history" /> This pioneering work in [[head tracking]] laid the foundation for the company's future innovations in motion measurement technology. | ||
In the 1990s, Polhemus expanded its product portfolio beyond motion tracking to include eye tracking and 3D laser scanning solutions. This diversification allowed the company to enter new markets and applications, establishing itself as a trusted provider of motion measurement tracking technology.<ref name="history" /> | In the 1990s, Polhemus expanded its product portfolio beyond motion tracking to include eye tracking and 3D laser scanning solutions. This diversification allowed the company to enter new markets and applications, establishing itself as a trusted provider of motion measurement tracking technology.<ref name="history" /> | ||