Navex™

Marker
comparison tool
Choosing the right marker technology can be challenging, as each option has its own strengths and limitations, and marker performance comparison can be complex.
To support your decision-making, use the marker comparison tool below along with a clear understanding of your system requirements: this will guide you through markers selection criteria and towards the most suitable solution for your application.
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Technology | Passive | Passive | Passive |
Fiducial type | Flat retro-reflector | Retro-reflecting sphere (snap/screw) | Flat retro-reflecting sticker |
Material | CF composite Medical grade | Titanium grade 5 | 3D printer resin |
Benefit | High accuracy, reprocessable (autoclavable) | Reprocessable (autoclavable) | High accuracy Almost no angle view limitation |
Off-the-shelf availability | 5 geometries 1 pointer |
5 geometries | 1 pointer for test |
Fiducial accuracy* | <0.2 mm up to 40° <0.4 mm up to 50° |
<0.5 mm | <0.2 mm |
Fiducial viewing angle* | +/- 50° | >+/- 90° | Up to 360° Up to 4pi steradian |
Mechanical interface | M4 screw +2x Ø2G7 pin holes | M4 screw +2x Ø2G8 pin holes | |
Customization | Geometry
shape and size Mechanical interface Number of fiducials |
Geometry shape and size Mechanical interface Number of fiducials |
Full customization per use case |
Download the chart with technical specifications for all our markers