ENT surgery navigation system MAGPILOT

interventional radiologyelectromagnetic

Presentation
MAGPILOT is an electromagnetic tracking system delivering real-time, sub-millimeter electromagnetic tracking for medical applications. It supports unobstructed flexible sensors suitable for integration into rigid and flexible devices such as endoscopes, catheters and ultrasound probes. The system enables non-invasive instrument tracking in tortuous anatomies and supports intraoperative navigation workflows that can reduce reliance on fluoroscopy.

Main components

• Field Generator (FG): emits a low-intensity varying electromagnetic field defining the measurement volume.
• System Control Unit (SCU): controls the FG, aggregates SIU data, computes sensor position and orientation, and interfaces with the host computer.
• Sensor Interface Unit (SIU): amplifies and digitizes sensor signals; multiple SIUs may be connected to one SCU.
• Sensors: available in multiple sizes for 5DOF or 6DOF tracking; designed for integration into surgical tools.

Applications

• Image-guided and robotic-assisted surgery (e.g., interventional radiology, thoracic, ENT)
• Catheter and guidewire navigation in complex anatomies
• Integration with surgical robots and OEM systems
• Real-time instrument tracking where sub-millimeter accuracy is required
• Hybrid OR workflows aiming to limit intraoperative fluoroscopy

Product advantages

• Sub-millimeter accuracy for precise instrument localization
• Real-time electromagnetic tracking with deterministic feedback suitable for automation
• AI-ready interfaces for integration into advanced control systems
• Compact, lightweight components facilitating integration into constrained setups
• Scalable architecture: multiple SIUs per SCU and support for several sensors

Technical specifications

• Commercial name: MAGPILOT
• Main components: Field Generator (FG), System Control Unit (SCU), Sensor Interface Unit (SIU), Sensors (5DOF/6DOF)
• Field Generator (FG) — Size: 192 × 192 × 60.4 mm; Weight: 1.5 kg
• System Control Unit (SCU) — Size: 216 × 170 × 90 mm; Weight: 1.8 kg
• Sensor Interface Unit (SIU) — Size: 170 × 118 × 70 mm; Weight: 660 g
• SIU/SCU capacity: up to two SIUs per SCU; system supports up to four 6DOF sensors/tools or eight 5DOF sensors/tools
• Sensors: multiple sizes available (compact, integration-ready, 5DOF/6DOF)