# ART — Advanced Realtime Tracking

> Optical 6DOF motion tracking with DTRACK and camera-based tool tracking with VERPOSE® — for VR/AR/XR, robotics, metrology, simulation, automotive, aerospace, and industrial assembly.

Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH & Co. KG, Weilheim i.OB, Germany.
Contact: contact@ar-tracking.de | +49 881 92 530 00

## Start

- [Home (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/): Marker tracking, tool tracking, use cases, FAQ
- [Home (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/): English homepage

## Solutions by application field

- [Solutions overview (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions): Manufacturing, engineering, ergonomics, simulation, customized
- [Solutions overview (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions): Solution fields overview

### Segments (DE)

- [Fertigung & Montage](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions/manufacturing): Tool-Tracking und prozesssichere Montage mit VERPOSE® und DTRACK — für Serienfertigung, Schienenfahrzeugbau und virtuelle Fertigungsplanung.
- [Engineering & VR-Visualisierung](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions/engineering): Optisches 6DOF-Tracking für Powerwall, CAVE, Multi-User-XR und kollaboratives Engineering — DTRACK und ART-Kameras für Automotive, Aerospace und Industrie.
- [Robotik & Human-Robot Interaction](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions/robotics): Optisches 6DOF-Tracking für Roboter, Teleoperation, Cobot-Zellen und HRI-Forschung — von kompakten Laboren bis zu großflächigen Setups mit AT7.
- [Integration & Partner](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions/integration): DTRACK4, SDK und Kameras für Systemintegratoren, VARs und Simulationsanbieter — Unity, Unreal, OEM-Projekte und Display-Integration.
- [Ergonomie & Motion Capture](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions/ergonomics): Ganzkörper-Tracking und ergonomische Analysen mit ART Motion Capture — für Forschung, Human-Robot Interaction und biomechanische Studien.
- [Simulation & Training](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions/simulations): HMD-Tracking, CAVE und VR-Trainingszentren mit ART — für Fahrzeugsimulatoren, Offshore-Schulung, Forschung und großflächige Immersion.
- [Forschung & Lehre](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions/research): Optisches Motion Tracking für Hochschulen und Forschungslabore — CAVE, VR-Labore, HRI, MoCap und Simulation mit DTRACK. Referenzen u. a. RWTH, BHT, Uni Kassel, IfM Chemnitz.
- [Kundenspezifische Lösungen](https://ar-tracking.de/de/solutions/customised): Individuelle Tracking-Systeme von ART — angepasste Targets, Software-Varianten, Service-Leistungen und Sonderlösungen für Nischenmärkte und Spezialanforderungen.

### Segments (EN)

- [Manufacturing & assembly](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions/manufacturing): Tool tracking and process-safe assembly with VERPOSE® and DTRACK — for serial production, rail manufacturing, and virtual manufacturing planning.
- [Engineering & VR visualization](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions/engineering): Optical 6DOF tracking for powerwall, CAVE, multi-user XR, and collaborative engineering — DTRACK and ART cameras for automotive, aerospace, and industry.
- [Robotics & human-robot interaction](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions/robotics): Optical 6DOF tracking for robots, teleoperation, cobot cells, and HRI research — from compact labs to large-scale setups with AT7.
- [Integration & partners](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions/integration): DTRACK4, SDK, and cameras for system integrators, VARs, and simulation vendors — Unity, Unreal, OEM projects, and display integration.
- [Ergonomics & motion capture](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions/ergonomics): Full-body tracking and ergonomic analysis with ART motion capture — for research, human-robot interaction, and biomechanical studies.
- [Simulation & training](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions/simulations): HMD tracking, CAVE, and VR training centers with ART — for vehicle simulators, offshore training, research, and large-scale immersion.
- [Research & Higher Education](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions/research): Optical motion tracking for universities and research labs — CAVE, VR labs, HRI, mocap, and simulation with DTRACK. References including RWTH, BHT, Uni Kassel, and IfM Chemnitz.
- [Customized solutions](https://ar-tracking.de/en/solutions/customised): Custom tracking systems from ART — tailored targets, software variants, services, and special solutions for niche markets and specific requirements.

## Products

- [Products (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/products): DTRACK4, cameras, interaction devices, markers, VERPOSE®
- [Products (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/products): Product overview (English)
- [VERPOSE® section (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/products#products-verpose): VTIc2, VCC1 hardware
- [VERPOSE® section (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/products#products-verpose): VERPOSE product section
- [Camera comparison (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/cameras): SMARTTRACK3, ARTTRACK6/M, AT7-50, AT7-80
- [Camera comparison (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/cameras): Tracking camera comparison

## Use cases (DE)

- [Use cases (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases): All success stories
- [Multi-User-XR für kollaboratives Engineering](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/ar-mr-engineering): ART-Tracking und Hololight XR Streaming — zwei Nutzer, zwei Headsets, ein gemeinsames Modell mit millimetergenauer Ausrichtung für industrielles AR/MR-Engineering.
- [Ariane 6 in der virtuellen Welt](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/arianegroup-aerospace): ArianeGroup nutzt VR mit ART Motion Capture für Scale-1-Design-Reviews — Kollisionsprüfung, Montagevalidierung und kürzere Entwicklungszyklen bei Trägerraketen.
- [Bombardier Virtual Manufacturing](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/bombardier-rail): Powerwall Virtual Manufacturing bei Bombardier Transportation in Henningsdorf — IC.IDO, Flystick3 und ART-Tracking für Prototyp-Einsparungen in der Bahnindustrie.
- [Daimler India Virtual Reality Center](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/daimler-india-vrc): Optisches Motion Tracking im Virtual Reality Center von DICV/BharatBenz in Chennai — Serviceability-Prüfungen, Remote-Kollaboration und präzises 6DOF-Tracking.
- [Multi-View 3D mit Digital Projection](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/digital-projection-multiview): Multi-View-3D mit Digital Projection INSIGHT 4K HFR 360 — bis zu sechs Nutzer mit ARTTRACK und Flystick2 in einem gemeinsamen VR-Tracking-Volumen.
- [Drohnen-Tracking mit DTRACK](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/drohnen-tracking): Präzises 6DOF-Tracking für Drohnen im großflächigen Volumen — mit passiven Markern, AT7-50-Kameras und DTRACK4 für Inspektion, FPV und Forschung.
- [Fendt VR Center Marktoberdorf](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/fendt-agtech): VR-Center von Fendt/AGCO in Marktoberdorf — 5-m-Powerwall mit TRACKPACK4 und Flystick2 für virtuelles Prototyping in der Landmaschinenentwicklung.
- [HMD-Simulation mit SMARTTRACK3/M](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/hmd-simulation-smarttrack): Präzises HMD-Tracking für Cockpit, In-Car und Full-Motion-Simulator — kompakt, latenzarm und ohne Kabel am Helm dank passivem Target-Tracking.
- [IfM Chemnitz — Dynamicus MoCap](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/ifm-chemnitz-mocap): Dynamicus Motion Capture am IfM Chemnitz — portables ART-Tracking mit Kraftmessplatten für Ergonomie- und Biomechanik-Forschung in Echtzeit.
- [Italdesign Concept Lab](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/italdesign): Italdesigns patentiertes Concept Lab VR-System — motorisierte Sitzfläche, kollaborative Design-Reviews und ART Motion Tracking für Mensch-Fahrzeug-Interaktion.
- [ART Large Scale Tracking](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/large-scale): Grenzenlose VR auf großer Fläche — präzises Echtzeit-Tracking für immersive Anwendungen in Industrie, Forschung und Training.
- [Luft- und Raumfahrtsimulation](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/mechdyne-aerospace): Erstmalige 3D-Visualisierung für Aerospace — gebogene Sony Crystal LED-Wand, Mechdyne-Integration und 16 ART-Trackingkameras für immersive Design-Reviews.
- [Mercedes-Benz VR Center](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/mercedes-vr): Optisches Motion Tracking im Mercedes-Benz Virtual Reality Center in Sindelfingen — Powerwall-Visualisierung, digitale Validierung und Typgenehmigung mit präzisem 6DOF-Tracking.
- [AR-Training für Holzverarbeitung](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/mimbus-ar-training): Mimbus WOOD-ED TABLE — industrielles AR-Training mit SMARTTRACK3 für präzises Hand-, Kopf- und Werkstück-Tracking an stationären Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen.
- [The Reef — Imsys VR CAVE](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/reef-imsys-vr): Imsys VR CAVE in The Reef Oostende — ART TRACKPACK/E für immersives Offshore-Training in der Blue Economy mit präzisem Multi-User-6DOF-Tracking.
- [RWTH Aachen aixCAVE](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/rwth-aixcave): Der aixCAVE der RWTH Aachen — fünfseitiges CAVE mit 5×5-m-Bodenfläche und ARTTRACK für immersive Forschung und präzise optische Messtechnik.
- [Human-Robot Interaction in Kassel](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/uni-kassel-hri): Optisches Motion Tracking im HRI-Labor der Universität Kassel — Ergonomie, Teleoperation mobiler Roboter und Drohnen sowie AR-gestützte Steuerung.
- [Erkennung von Schraubenpositionen](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/verpose-assembly): VERPOSE® erkennt Montagepositionen per Bildanalyse — die Kamera am Werkzeug validiert jeden Montageschritt in Echtzeit.
- [Beste Montage-Idee 2019](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/verpose-award): 1. Preis auf dem Deutschen Montage-Kongress 2019 für VERPOSE® — kamerabasiertes Tool-Tracking für Robotik und vielfältige Montage-Anwendungen.
- [Getriebedeckel-Erkennung](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/verpose-gearbox): Intelligente Bildanalyse mit VERPOSE® identifiziert Bauteile — Computer-Vision-Tool-Tracking für korrekte Montageabläufe in der Robotik.
- [Tool Tracking in der Produktion](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/verpose-tool-tracking): Tool-Tracking-Systeme von ART optimieren Montageabläufe und sichern handgeführte Werkzeuge in der seriellen Fertigung ab.
- [Schnellerer Schulungserfolg](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/verpose-training): VERPOSE® vereinfacht Montageschulungen in der Robotik und Fertigung — kamerabasiertes Tool-Tracking stellt Montageabläufe und Positionen sicher.
- [VR CAVE an der BHT Berlin](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/vr-cave-bht): Vierseitiger VR CAVE an der BHT Berlin — moreViz, Motion Capture, Manus-Handschuhe und ART-Tracking von CAD-Modellen bis zu Lebensmitteltraining.
- [Mechdyne FLEX am WSU NIAR](https://ar-tracking.de/de/use-cases/wichita-mechdyne-flex): Größtes Mechdyne-FLEX-System am WSU NIAR in Wichita — acht ART-Kameras für Virtual Twins und immersive Aerospace-Forschung und Simulation.

## Use cases (EN)

- [Use cases (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases): All success stories (English)
- [Multi-user XR for collaborative engineering](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/ar-mr-engineering): ART tracking and Hololight XR streaming — two users, two headsets, one shared model with millimeter-accurate alignment for industrial AR/MR engineering.
- [Ariane 6 in the virtual world](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/arianegroup-aerospace): ArianeGroup uses VR with ART motion capture for scale-1 design reviews — collision checks, assembly validation, and shorter development cycles for launch vehicles.
- [Bombardier Virtual Manufacturing](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/bombardier-rail): Powerwall virtual manufacturing at Bombardier Transportation in Henningsdorf — IC.IDO, Flystick3, and ART tracking for prototype savings in the rail industry.
- [Daimler India Virtual Reality Center](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/daimler-india-vrc): Optical motion tracking in the DICV/BharatBenz Virtual Reality Center in Chennai — serviceability checks, remote collaboration, and precise 6DOF tracking.
- [Multi-View 3D with Digital Projection](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/digital-projection-multiview): Multi-View 3D with Digital Projection INSIGHT 4K HFR 360 — up to six users with ARTTRACK and Flystick2 in a shared VR tracking volume.
- [Drone Tracking with DTRACK](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/drohnen-tracking): Precise 6DOF drone tracking in large volumes — passive markers, AT7-50 cameras, and DTRACK4 for inspection, FPV, and research.
- [Fendt VR Center Marktoberdorf](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/fendt-agtech): Fendt/AGCO VR center in Marktoberdorf — 5 m powerwall with TRACKPACK4 and Flystick2 for virtual prototyping in agricultural machinery development.
- [HMD simulation with SMARTTRACK3/M](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/hmd-simulation-smarttrack): Precise HMD tracking for cockpit, in-car, and full-motion simulators — compact, low-latency, and cable-free at the helmet thanks to passive target tracking.
- [IfM Chemnitz — Dynamicus MoCap](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/ifm-chemnitz-mocap): Dynamicus motion capture at IfM Chemnitz — portable ART tracking with force plates for real-time ergonomics and biomechanics research.
- [Italdesign Concept Lab](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/italdesign): Italdesign's patented Concept Lab VR system — motorized seating buck, collaborative design reviews, and ART optical tracking for human-vehicle interaction.
- [ART Large Scale Tracking](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/large-scale): Boundless VR across large environments — precise real-time tracking for immersive applications in industry, research, and training.
- [Aerospace simulation](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/mechdyne-aerospace): First-of-its-kind 3D visualization for aerospace — curved Sony Crystal LED wall, Mechdyne integration, and 16 ART tracking cameras for immersive design review.
- [Mercedes-Benz VR Center](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/mercedes-vr): ART optical motion tracking at the Mercedes-Benz Virtual Reality Center in Sindelfingen — Powerwall visualization, digital validation, and type approval with precise 6DOF tracking.
- [AR training for woodworking](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/mimbus-ar-training): Mimbus WOOD-ED TABLE — industrial AR training with SMARTTRACK3 for precise hand, head, and workpiece tracking at stationary woodworking machines.
- [The Reef — Imsys VR CAVE](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/reef-imsys-vr): Imsys VR CAVE at The Reef Oostende — ART TRACKPACK/E for immersive offshore training in the blue economy with precise multi-user 6DOF tracking.
- [RWTH Aachen aixCAVE](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/rwth-aixcave): RWTH Aachen aixCAVE — five-sided CAVE with 5×5 m floor and ARTTRACK for immersive research and precise optical metrology.
- [Human-robot interaction in Kassel](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/uni-kassel-hri): Optical motion tracking in the University of Kassel HRI lab — ergonomics, teleoperation of mobile robots and drones, and AR-assisted control.
- [Screw position recognition](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/verpose-assembly): VERPOSE® recognizes assembly positions via image analysis — the camera on the tool validates each assembly step in real time.
- [Best Assembly Idea 2019](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/verpose-award): First prize at the German Assembly Congress 2019 for VERPOSE® — camera-based tool tracking for robotics and versatile assembly applications.
- [Gearbox cover recognition](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/verpose-gearbox): Intelligent image analysis with VERPOSE® identifies components — computer-vision tool tracking for correct assembly workflows in robotics.
- [Tool tracking in production](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/verpose-tool-tracking): ART tool tracking systems optimize assembly workflows and secure hand-held tools in serial production.
- [Faster training success](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/verpose-training): VERPOSE® simplifies assembly training in robotics and manufacturing — camera-based tool tracking secures workflows and assembly positions.
- [VR CAVE at BHT Berlin](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/vr-cave-bht): Four-sided VR CAVE at BHT Berlin — moreViz, motion capture, Manus gloves, and ART tracking from CAD models to food-industry training.
- [Mechdyne FLEX at WSU NIAR](https://ar-tracking.de/en/use-cases/wichita-mechdyne-flex): Largest Mechdyne FLEX system at WSU NIAR in Wichita — eight ART cameras for virtual twins and immersive aerospace research and simulation.

## News

- [News (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/news): Product and company news
- [News (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/news): News (English)
- [ART TECHDAY 2026 — Impressionen & Rückblick](https://ar-tracking.de/de/news/art-techday-2026): Der ART TECHDAY 2026 in Weilheim ist vorbei — Rückblick auf Live-Demos, Partner und Highlights mit Video und Fotos vom Event.
- [ART TECHDAY 2026 — Impressions & Recap](https://ar-tracking.de/en/news/art-techday-2026): ART TECHDAY 2026 in Weilheim is over — recap of live demos, partners, and highlights with video and photos from the event.
- [DTRACK4 und AT7-50: Die neue Kamera-Generation](https://ar-tracking.de/de/news/dtrack4-at7-50): Die AT7-50 läuft mit einer controllerfreien DTRACK4-Version — mehr Flexibilität und Performance für markerbasiertes Tracking.
- [DTRACK4 and AT7-50: The new camera generation](https://ar-tracking.de/en/news/dtrack4-at7-50): The AT7-50 runs with a controller-free DTRACK4 version — more flexibility and performance for marker-based tracking.
- [Relaunch von ar-tracking.de](https://ar-tracking.de/de/news/relaunch-website): Die neue ar-tracking.de: Terminbuchung, 3D-Tracking-Konfigurator, Kameravergleich, Branchenlösungen, Site-Suche, Kontext-Feedback und ganz viel mehr!
- [Relaunch of ar-tracking.de](https://ar-tracking.de/en/news/relaunch-website): The new ar-tracking.de: appointment booking, 3D tracking configurator, camera comparison, industry solutions, site search, context feedback and so much more!
- [ART auf der SchraubTec in Kattowitz](https://ar-tracking.de/de/news/schraubtec-2026-09): ART präsentiert Tool Tracking auf der SchraubTec am 15. September 2026 in Kattowitz — Schraubpositionen sichern, Fehler vermeiden, Qualität steigern.
- [ART at SchraubTec in Katowice](https://ar-tracking.de/en/news/schraubtec-2026-09): ART presents Tool Tracking at SchraubTec on 15 September 2026 in Katowice — detect screw positions, prevent mistakes, and improve quality assurance.
- [SMARTTRACK3(/M) nun auch mit 180 Hz](https://ar-tracking.de/de/news/smarttrack3-180hz): Neue Firmware erhöht die Update-Rate auf 180 Hz — ideal für Echtzeit-VR und anspruchsvolle Simulationsanwendungen.
- [SMARTTRACK3(/M) now supports 180 Hz](https://ar-tracking.de/en/news/smarttrack3-180hz): New firmware increases the update rate to 180 Hz — ideal for real-time VR and demanding simulation applications.
- [VERPOSE®: Immer die richtige Position](https://ar-tracking.de/de/news/verpose-montageposition): Das kamerabasierte Tool-Tracking-System erkennt Montagepositionen und stellt korrekte Montageabläufe sicher.
- [VERPOSE®: Always the right position](https://ar-tracking.de/en/news/verpose-montageposition): The camera-based tool tracking system recognizes assembly positions and ensures correct assembly procedures.
- [XR Streaming: ART und Hololight für kollaboratives Engineering](https://ar-tracking.de/de/news/xr-streaming-hololight): Zwei Nutzer, zwei Headsets, ein gemeinsames Modell — ART-Tracking und Hololight XR Streaming als ein System für präzise Multi-User-XR in der Industrie.
- [XR Streaming: ART and Hololight for collaborative engineering](https://ar-tracking.de/en/news/xr-streaming-hololight): Two users, two headsets, one shared model — ART tracking and Hololight XR streaming as one system for precise multi-user industrial XR.

## Resources

- [Resources (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/resources): Software, manuals, datasheets, quick guides
- [Resources (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/resources): Resources (English)

## Company

- [Company (DE)](https://ar-tracking.de/de/company): About ART
- [Company (EN)](https://ar-tracking.de/en/company): About ART (English)

## External

- [Shop](https://shop.ar-tracking.de/ART/web/Portal-ART-11/): Product shop (hardware, markers, accessories)
- [Sitemap](https://ar-tracking.de/sitemap.xml): Full URL index for crawlers