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Comparison of optical and electromagnetic tracking navigation
|
Item
|
Optical tracking
|
Electromagnetic tracking
|
| Tracking accuracy | High | Low |
| Robustness relative to environmental conditions | High | Low |
| Visible line of sight | Need for | No need for |
| Tracking of rigid objects | Suitable for | Unsuitable for |
| Electromagnetic field | No need for | Need for |
| Interference from magnetic field | Nothing | Notable |
| Common uses in the surgeries: | ||
| Neurosurgery | + | |
| Orthopedic | + | |
| Endoscopic abdominal | + |
