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| − | [[IMU]] or '''inertial measuring | + | [[IMU]] or '''inertial measuring unit''' is an electronic [[sensor]] composed of [[accelerometer]], [[gyroscope]] and [[magnetometer]]. It measures a [[device]]'s velocity, orientation and gravitational forces. |
In [[virtual reality|virtual]] and [[augmented reality|augmented reality]], IMUs are used to perform [[rotational tracking]] for the [[HMD]]s and the [[Input Devices]]. | In [[virtual reality|virtual]] and [[augmented reality|augmented reality]], IMUs are used to perform [[rotational tracking]] for the [[HMD]]s and the [[Input Devices]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:42, 2 July 2015
IMU or inertial measuring unit is an electronic sensor composed of accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer. It measures a device's velocity, orientation and gravitational forces.
In virtual and augmented reality, IMUs are used to perform rotational tracking for the HMDs and the Input Devices.
