The MicroStrain by HBK line of advanced inertial sensors provides a range of measurement options, including orientation (pitch, roll, yaw or azimuth), single-axis or dual-axis inclination, linear acceleration, and angular rate.
We offer simple inclinometers (or tiltmeters), vertical gyros, VRUs (vertical reference units), IMUs (inertial measurement units), AHRS’ (attitude heading reference systems), and INS/GPS’ (GPS aided inertial navigation systems).
Designed for applications from personnel tracking and drone navigation to downhole exploration.
IMU
The MicroStrain IMU product line consists of high-performance inertial measurement units that integrate multi-axis accelerometers, gyroscopes, and inclinometers to provide precise estimation of an object’s orientation in space. These devices deliver direct measurements of acceleration, angular rate, and orientation.
The MicroStrain IMU product line consists of high-performance inertial measurement units that integrate multi-axis accelerometers, gyroscopes, and inclinometers to provide precise estimation of an object’s orientation in space. These devices deliver direct measurements of acceleration, angular rate, and orientation.
IMU
Outputs
- Acceleration
- Angular Rate
Features
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
Applications
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Unmanned vehicles
- Platform stabilisation, artificial horizon
- Health and usage monitoring of vehicles
- Robotics
GNSS / INS
MicroStrain by HBK GNSS/INS systems are advanced, high-performance navigation units that combine satellite positioning (GNSS) with internal sensors (INS) for precise positioning and orientation. They offer centimetre-level accuracy, utilising tactical-grade inertial measurement units (IMUs) and Kalman filters to maintain navigation during signal outages.
MicroStrain by HBK GNSS/INS systems are advanced, high-performance navigation units that combine satellite positioning (GNSS) with internal sensors (INS) for precise positioning and orientation. They offer centimetre-level accuracy, utilising tactical-grade inertial measurement units (IMUs) and Kalman filters to maintain navigation during signal outages.
GNSS / INS
Features
- GNSS
- Magnetometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
Outputs
- All AHRS Outputs plus:
- GNSS
- Position
- Velocity
- Attitude
Applications
- Unmanned vehicle navigation
- Satellite dish, radar, and antenna pointing
- Platform stabilisation, artificial horizon
- GNSS-aided navigation system
- Robotics
AHRS
An attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) is a device that integrates multi-axes, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers to provide estimation of an object’s orientation in space. Measurements of pitch, roll, and yaw are typical data outputs.
An attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) is a device that integrates multi-axes, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers to provide estimation of an object’s orientation in space. Measurements of pitch, roll, and yaw are typical data outputs.
AHRS
Features
- Magnetometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
Outputs
- All VRU Outputs plus:
- Heading
Applications
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Unmanned vehicles
- Platform stabilisation, artificial horizon
- Health and usage monitoring of vehicles
- Robotics
VRU
The MicroStrain VRU (Vertical Reference Unit) is an advanced, high-performance inertial sensor designed to measure the orientation of an object, specifically its pitch, roll, and yaw, with superior accuracy in dynamic environments.
VRU
Features
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
Outputs
- All IMU Outputs plus:
- Pitch
- Roll
- Inclination
Applications
- Mobile Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles
- Platform stabilisation
- Industrial Automation & Monitoring
The MicroStrain VRU (Vertical Reference Unit) is an advanced, high-performance inertial sensor designed to measure the orientation of an object, specifically its pitch, roll, and yaw, with superior accuracy in dynamic environments.
