MEMS based IMUs for demanding industrial applications
Xsens brings you 25 years of expertise in motion sensing for industrial applications, deployed in thousands of vehicles & robots in land, air or sea.
If you need accurate orientation or navagation data for marine applications, outdoor autonomous vehicles, drones / UAVs or humanoid robotics, you will always find a suitable solution in our portfolio:
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MTi 1-Series: A unique sensor module - ultracompact (12 x 12 mm) size with onboard sensor fusion.
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MTi 600-Series: Our most flexible and complete series - from simple IMU to GNSS/INS + RTK, available in both OEM and Rugged form factors.
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Xsens Avior Series: Premium OEM solution - high-performance for demanding applications, in a low SwaP-C package.
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Xsens Sirius: High-accuracy motion data in an IP68 MIL-STD housing - perfect for the most challenging environments.
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Xsens Vision Navigator: Dual RTK GNSS, internal IMU, camera, and visual-inertial odometry technology - for GNSS-denied environments.
Superior sensor fusion
All sensors feature advanced sensor fusion, delivering high-end performance without costly or complex hardware — making them a cost-effective choice for any system design.
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Proven fusion algorithms – refined through years of R&D and real-world use, ensuring stable and reliable orientation and position data.
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Factory-calibrated precision – every module is temperature-compensated and rigorously tested to industrial standards.
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Magnetic robustness – advanced filters maintain accuracy even in magnetically disturbed environments.
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Plug-and-play integration – choose from multiple form factors (SMD, OEM or Rugged) and interface options (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS422, EtherCAT).
Xsens sensors – from compact IMUs to RTK-enabled GNSS/INS - help engineers and developers get accurate motion data faster, with fewer integration headaches.
The tools and support you need
We don't just deliver hardware. We make integration and development easier from day one.
What you get with every Xsens module:
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Free SDKs and integration tools – including APIs, example code, and tutorials to speed up your development.
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Development kits for easy evaluation – plug-and-play DKs available for every product series, so you can start testing right away.
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Comprehensive documentation – step-by-step guides and configuration support to simplify testing and setup.
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Expert technical support – direct access to Xsens engineers who understand your application.
Xsens helps engineers to build faster, integrate smarter, and get the most out of every sensor.
Product selector
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Functionalities
Here is an overview of the different functionalities offered by Xsens inertial sensor modules.
We advise you to check this article where we detail what should you consider before selecting the best IMU for your needs.
An inertial measurement unit (IMU) is a self-contained system that provides raw, calibrated sensor linear and angular motion data with a triad of gyroscopes and a triad of accelerometers. IMUs are often used as building blocks in more complex systems.
An attitude and heading reference system, or AHRS, provides 3D orientation by integrating gyroscopes and fusing this data with accelerometer and magnetometer data. The yaw output is referenced to true north and the result is a drift-free orientation.
A Motion Reference Unit (MRU) measures roll, pitch, and heave motion with high precision. Designed for marine and offshore applications, MRUs deliver accurate motion data for vessel stabilization, heave compensation, and dynamic positioning systems.
A GNSS/INS combines satellite positioning with inertial sensing to deliver continuous, high-accuracy position, velocity, and orientation data. Ideal for autonomous vehicles, mapping, and outdoor robotics.
Real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning is a satellite navigation technology used to increase the precision of position data obtained from satellite positioning systems.
A Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) system fuses camera and inertial sensor data to estimate precise motion and position in real time. It enhances navigation performance in environments where GNSS is unreliable or unavailable, such as indoors or underground.
Applications
Our IMUs can be used in multiple applications.
In travel and transport, autonomous vehicles are on the rise. The range of possibilities in this field is extensive. So is the list of tech requirements needed. Our sensors can be used in any of these areas:
-> AgTech, forestry & landscaping
-> Construction & Mining
-> Utility & Sweeping Robots
Reliability and precision are of the utmost importance in this field. Due to their anti-magnetic distortion filters, the Xsens modules are a highly suitable solution for motion technology applications at sea - underwater or on the surface.
-> Marine Applications
-> MRUs for Heave Compensation
Aerospace and drone applications require ever-increasing accuracy and precision. Whether you need low-power consumption, low-latency, high-speed processing, or a lightweight and small motion tracking sensor, you’ll find a fit for any aviation, air, or space application.
Indoor mobile robots are getting smarter all the time, thanks to collaborative robotics, autonomous vehicles, sensor technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our MTi solutions meet all the specific demands of this application.
Custom motion tracking solution
Looking for a custom motion sensing solution? We’ve got you covered. We’ll form a team to discuss your needs and leverage our 25 years of knowledge in MEMS-based hardware/software design to help you develop a fitting solution and produce the perfect intetial motion sensor for you.
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