Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IISCompact and universal position detection in 6D
Where movements occur in several degrees of freedom simultaneously, such as in input devices or in robotics, conventional systems for position detection often reach their limits. They can only detect a maximum of two degrees of freedom or are unable to reliably compensate for disturbances caused by lateral movements. Our HallinMotion® technology developed for multi-dimensional position measurement offers a ground-breaking solution here: with its 6D capability, the system enables movements to be measured accurately in all three translational spatial directions as well as rotations around all three axes. This versatility ensures maximum flexibility and allows complex movements to be captured with high precision in a single step. The measuring system, which consists of almost any permanent or electromagnetic arrangement and a magnetic field sensor IC, is extremely robust against temperature fluctuations and external fields. This is particularly valuable in demanding environments, as there is no need for multiple sensors or additional compensation mechanisms - which both saves costs and significantly reduces system complexity and therefore installation space.