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Polaris Vega®

Our advanced optical measurement solution, with three models of optical trackers that deliver unrivalled measurement performance and versatility for emerging OEM surgical navigation applications.

Polaris Vega®

Our advanced optical measurement solution, with three models of optical trackers that deliver unrivalled measurement performance and versatility for emerging OEM surgical navigation applications.

Optical Measurement that Drives Breakthroughs in Surgical Navigation

The Polaris Vega® optical measurement solution has three models of optical trackers that can be integrated into the workflow of OEM surgical navigation systems: the Polaris Vega XT, Polaris Vega VT, and Polaris Vega ST. All three Polaris Vega models share a common optical measurement technology platform, using near-infrared (IR) light to track the real-time positions of OEM surgical instruments via attached navigation markers. Tracking occurs wirelessly over a large measurement volume.

All Polaris Vega models are engineered and built to sub-millimetre measurement accuracy and reliability specifications, delivering trusted tracking performance for the most complex surgical navigation procedures. However, no two tracking applications are exactly alike, which is why each Polaris Vega model has distinct technical specifications and customization options. Add a full library of API commands, and near-countless rigid body and tool design possibilities, and every Polaris Vega is unique as the OEM’s surgical navigation system and application.

Polaris Vega® ST

Our versatile optical tracker: it has a frame rate of 60 Hz, volumetric accuracy to 0.12 mm, and data streaming via Ethernet connectivity, which supports a wide range of surgical navigation applications. 

Polaris Vega® VT

Our specialized optical tracker: this industry-first solution combines HD video and IR tracking to provide a live video stream of tracked surgical instruments, which supports augmented reality applications

Polaris Vega® XT

Our premier optical tracker: it delivers volumetric accuracy to 0.12 RMS, latency of just 4 milliseconds, and frame rate as high as 250 Hz, which supports emerging robotic-assisted surgical applications.

Polaris Vega Model Comparison

Accuracy

Polaris

Vega ST

Polaris

Vega VT

Polaris

Vega XT

Accuracy
Volumetric Accuracy RMS (Pyramid)1,2: 0.12 mm
Volumetric Accuracy RMS (Extended Pyramid)1,2: 0.15 mm
95% Confidence Interval (Pyramid)1,2: 0.20 mm
95% Confidence Interval (Extended Pyramid)1,2: 0.30 mm

Performance

Polaris

Vega ST

Polaris

Vega VT

Polaris

Vega XT

Performance
Maximum Frame Rate: 60 Hz
Maximum Frame Rate: 250 Hz
Low Latency: < 4 ms (typical)
Standard Latency: < 16 ms (typical)
Reduced Data Noise

Data Communication / Mechanical

Polaris

Vega ST

Polaris

Vega VT

Polaris

Vega XT

Data Communication
Ethernet Connectivity
Mechanical
Dimensions: 591 mm x 103 mm x 106 mm
Weight: 1.7 kg
Weight with Radiation Hardening: 2.15 kg

OEM Custom Branding / Enhanced Functionality

Polaris

Vega ST

Polaris

Vega VT

Polaris

Vega XT

OEM Custom Branding
Custom Bezel Available
Enhanced Functionality
HD Video Camera
Optional Radiation Hardening
Optional Extended Pyramid
Optional Positioning Laser
Polaris Vicra

Polaris Vicra®

Track smaller OEM surgical instruments in confined areas.

Request an Information Datasheet

Compare the Polaris Vega XT,  Vega VT, and Vega ST with this 2-page datasheet.

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Legal Disclaimer
NDI tracking and measurement products are general metrology components that can be integrated into customer products, research experiments, and/or as components of medical devices that require precision measurement and tracking. While NDI components and technology can be integrated into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) medical devices, they are not specifically intended for a given application and, as such, have not been developed or manufactured in accordance with medical device standards. It remains the responsibility of the OEM customer or end-user to determine and test the suitability of NDI components and technology for their intended use, including performing any required ethics approval, verification, and validation required to demonstrate suitability and compliance. System-level testing, certification, and validation are the responsibility of the original equipment manufacturer or the applicable end-user and should be completed prior to the use of NDI products or technologies in any application.

1 Based on a single marker stepped through more than 900 positions throughout the measurement volume using the mean of 30 samples at each position at 20°C.
2 Accuracy stated based on overall volume.