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New PST Base and PST Iris Optical Tracking Systems
Introducing the Next Generation of PST Base and PST Iris Optical Tracking Systems
For more than two decades, PS-Tech has been developing optical tracking solutions for virtual reality, simulation, medical technology, industrial applications, and research environments. Building on this experience, the next generation of PST Base and PST Iris optical tracking systems introduces improved performance, enhanced flexibility, and expanded tracking capabilities while maintaining the ease of use and reliability that have made optical bar trackers a preferred solution for professional tracking applications.
The updated product family includes the PST Base, PST Base HD, PST Iris, and PST Iris HD, providing tracking solutions for environments ranging from desktop simulators to large immersive installations.
Designed for Modern Simulation and Tracking Applications
Today’s simulation and visualization environments demand accurate, stable, and easy-to-deploy tracking systems. Whether used in virtual reality training, engineering simulators, medical visualization systems, or research laboratories, tracking technology must deliver consistent performance while minimizing setup complexity.
Unlike multi-camera motion capture systems that require extensive installation and calibration, PST optical bar trackers use a rigid stereoscopic camera design with factory calibration. This approach provides predictable tracking performance and fast deployment while maintaining high accuracy.
PST Base: Optimized for Mid-Range Tracking
The PST Base is designed for applications operating within a typical working distance of 1 to 2 meters.
With a tracking range extending from approximately 20 centimeters up to 3 meters, the PST Base is well suited for:
- Engineering simulators
- Medical training systems
- Virtual reality applications
- Research environments
- Industrial training platforms
The updated PST Base offers improved image processing, enhanced robustness, and optimized tracking performance for everyday simulation applications.
PST Base HD: Higher Refresh Rates and Wider Coverage
For applications requiring larger tracking volumes and faster motion tracking, the PST Base HD extends the capabilities of the standard PST Base.
The HD version combines a wider field of view with refresh rates of up to 200 Hz, making it particularly suitable for:
- Fast-moving tracked objects
- Dynamic simulation environments
- High-performance VR systems
- Motion-intensive training applications
The wider coverage area allows users to track within a larger volume while maintaining the stable calibration and simple setup associated with optical bar trackers.
PST Iris: Long-Range Optical Tracking
For applications requiring larger tracking volumes and faster motion tracking, the PST Base HD extends the capabilities of the standard PST Base.
The HD version combines a wider field of view with refresh rates of up to 200 Hz, making it particularly suitable for:
- Fast-moving tracked objects
- Dynamic simulation environments
- High-performance VR systems
- Motion-intensive training applications
The wider coverage area allows users to track within a larger volume while maintaining the stable calibration and simple setup associated with optical bar trackers.
PST Iris HD: Maximum Coverage and Performance
The PST Iris HD represents the most capable optical bar tracker within the PST product family.
Combining extended tracking distances with a wider field of view and refresh rates of up to 200 Hz, the PST Iris HD is ideal for:
- Large immersive environments
- Advanced research facilities
- Virtual reality caves
- Multi-user tracking applications
- High-end simulation systems
The system supports large tracking volumes while preserving the ease of deployment and calibration stability that distinguish optical bar trackers from traditional multi-camera solutions.
Shared Advantages Across the Product Family
While each optical tracking system is optimized for a specific tracking volume, all PST systems share a common technology platform and software ecosystem.
Key benefits include:
- Stable factory calibration
- Fast installation and deployment
- High-precision 6DoF tracking
- Support for passive and active markers
- Windows and Linux compatibility
- PST Client software included
- PST SDK support for C++, C, C#, Python, and REST
- Integration with VRPN, TrackD, and custom applications
This common platform allows users to select the tracker best suited to their application while maintaining compatibility with existing software and workflows.
Choosing between Optical Tracker Systems
Selecting the right tracking system depends primarily on the required tracking volume and working distance.
| Tracker | Tracking Range | Typical Working Distance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST Pico | 5 cm – 1.5 m | 0.2 – 1 m | HMDs, desktop systems, compact simulators |
| PST Base | 20 cm – 3 m | 1 – 2 m | General simulation, training, medical and research |
| PST Base HD | 20 cm – 3 m+ | 1 – 3 m | Fast motion tracking and larger tracking volumes |
| PST Iris | 0.5 – 5 m | 2 – 5 m | Large visualization systems, powerwalls and VR |
| PST Iris HD | Up to 5 m+ | 2 – 5 m+ | Immersive environments and multi-user applications |
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The Future of Optical Tracking
The new generation of PST Base and PST Iris trackers demonstrates PS-Tech’s continued commitment to delivering reliable, easy-to-use optical tracking systems for professional applications.
By combining stable calibration, high-performance tracking, and a scalable product family, PS-Tech enables organizations to select the right optical tracking solution for their specific requirements, from compact desktop installations to large immersive environments.