Monocular near-infrared optical tracking with retroreflective fiducial markers for high-accuracy image-guided surgery

Image-guided surgical procedures demand tracking systems that combine high accuracy, low latency, and minimal footprint to ensure safe and precise navigation in the operating room. To address these requirements, we developed a monocular optical tracking system based on a single near-infrared camera...

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Main Authors: Moviglia, Javier (Author) , Stallkamp, Jan (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 6 January 2026
In: Sensors
Year: 2026, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-21
ISSN:1424-8220
DOI:10.3390/s26020357
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.3390/s26020357
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/26/2/357
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Author Notes:Javier Hernán Moviglia and Jan Stallkamp

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