ART develops and manufactures optical motion-tracking systems for VR/AR, metrology, robotics and industrial assembly.
Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH & Co. KG
Weilheim i.OB (82362), GermanyNew on Amplifa
About ART
Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH & Co. KG (ART) has been a manufacturer of optical motion-tracking systems for virtual and augmented reality as well as industrial applications since 1999. The company develops and produces infrared tracking cameras (including AT7-80, AT7-50, ARTTRACK6/M, SMARTTRACK3/M), interaction devices such as Flystick2+ and Fingertracking2, markers, targets and the DTRACK4 tracking software. In addition, ART offers VERPOSE®, a camera-based tool tracking for hand-guided assembly tools, and CAPTA, a markerless tracking system. Applications can be found in VR visualization (Powerwall, CAVE, HMD), metrology with sub-millimeter-accurate 6DOF data, robotics, ergonomics and failsafe series assembly. Research, development and production take place at the headquarters in Weilheim i.OB south of Munich. Customers include Mercedes-Benz, ArianeGroup, Bombardier, Fendt/AGCO as well as universities and research institutions; more than 2,800 installations have been realized worldwide.
- Site
- Weilheim i.OB
- Processes
- Optical motion tracking (marker-based, 6DOF), Tool tracking with VERPOSE® (camera-based image analysis for assembly positions), Tool tracking in series production (DTRACK + VERPOSE®), Drone tracking with DTRACK (6DOF, large-volume tracking volume), Motion capture for ergonomics/biomechanics studies (Dynamicus, full-body tracking), Markerless tracking with CAPTA (object recognition based on shape, edges, appearance), Robotics tracking / teleoperation (6DOF tracking of robots), Customer-specific product customization
- Materials
- Infrared tracking cameras, DTRACK4 tracking software, Camera-based image analysis, Markerless tracking
- Certificates
- Standard product support, Premium Support, CE/FCC-certified devices
- Founded
- 1999
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace, Rail & Shipbuilding, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Metrology
- 01
Development (optics, electronics, software)
- 02
Production of tracking cameras and devices in Weilheim
- 03
Calibration and testing
- 04
System design and configuration
- 05
Setup & commissioning remote/on-site
- 06
Support and training
Technology & Products
Infrared tracking cameras
Intelligent cameras with on-the-fly image processing for real-time marker-based 6DOF tracking.
DTRACK4 tracking software
Central software for setup, calibration and real-time 6DOF output with SDK, VRPN and Unity/Unreal plugins.
Camera-based image analysis
Markerless tool tracking that validates assembly positions of hand-guided tools in real time.
Markerless tracking
Object recognition based on shape, edges and appearance, including automatic re-acquisition.
Locations
Weilheim i.OB
DEHeadquarters with development, R&D and production
- AT7-80
- AT7-50
- ARTTRACK6/M
- SMARTTRACK3
- SMARTTRACK3/M
- DTRACK4
- VERPOSE®
Products & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical motion tracking (marker-based, 6DOF)Testing | sub-millimeter-accurate 6DOF data | – | – | – | Plastic, Metal (targets, markers) |
| Tool tracking with VERPOSE® (camera-based image analysis for assembly positions)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Electric screwdrivers, Riveting tools, Clinching pliers, Filling devices, Special tools |
| Tool tracking in series production (DTRACK + VERPOSE®)Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | hand-guided assembly tools |
| Drone tracking with DTRACK (6DOF, large-volume tracking volume)Testing | – | – | – | – | Drones with passive markers |
| Motion capture for ergonomics/biomechanics studies (Dynamicus, full-body tracking)Testing | – | – | – | – | Human (markers/targets) |
| Markerless tracking with CAPTA (object recognition based on shape, edges, appearance)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robotics tracking / teleoperation (6DOF tracking of robots)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
16 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracking camera (premium, large volumes) | ART AT7-80 | – | – | – | – |
| Tracking camera (compact) | ART AT7-50 | – | – | – | – |
| Tracking camera (compact, for confined spaces/cockpits) | ART ARTTRACK6/M | – | – | – | – |
| Plug-&-play tracking system (2 cameras + controller in one housing) | ART SMARTTRACK3 | – | small volumes | – | – |
| Plug-&-play tracking system (compact, vibration-resistant) | ART SMARTTRACK3/M | – | very confined spaces | – | – |
| Tracking camera | ART ARTTRACK5 | – | – | – | – |
| Tracking camera | ART ARTTRACK6/M | – | – | – | – |
| Tracking camera (large-scale setups) | ART AT7 | – | – | – | – |
| Tracking camera (AT7 with 50 mm optics) | ART AT7-50 | – | – | – | – |
| Interaction device (wireless, 6DOF target) | ART Flystick2+ | – | Typical target detection range 4 m; radio range 7 m | – | – |
| Fingertracking system (3-/5-finger, up to 2 users/4 hands) | ART Fingertracking2 | – | Typical detection range 4 - 5 m | – | – |
| Active marker controller (up to 6 IR LEDs) | ART AMC6 | – | – | – | – |
| Tracking software (6DOF output, SDK, VRPN) | ART DTRACK4 | – | – | – | – |
| Tool tracking system (camera-based image analysis) | ART VERPOSE® | – | – | – | – |
| Markerless tracking system | ART CAPTA | – | – | – | – |
| Measuring device (pointing device for point measurements) | ART Measurement Tool | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
ART systems deliver sub-millimeter-accurate 6DOF data in real time; calibration, custom targets and defined service and support processes ensure reliable operation.
| Evidence | Weilheim i.OB |
|---|---|
| Standard product support | |
| Premium Support | |
| CE/FCC-certified devices |
History
- 1999
Founding of ART as a manufacturer of optical motion-tracking systems for VR/AR
- 2006
Robert Scheibe joined ART as software and hardware developer
- 2009
Ulrich Probost joined ART as application engineer
- 2012
Ulrich Probost became Sales Director
- 2017
Ulrich Probost joined the management board as CEO
- 2019
1st prize at the German Assembly Congress for VERPOSE®
- 2023
Robert Scheibe became CTO