In this video, Xsens provides a tutorial on handling magnetic distortion in robotic and industrial applications, explaining how magnetic interference can affect MEMS-based IMUs and reduce heading accuracy.
Presented by Field Application Engineer Tyler Banning, the webinar outlines why magnetic calibration is essential for ensuring stable and reliable orientation data, particularly in environments where nearby metal structures, batteries, motors, or other equipment can disrupt the sensor’s ability to measure the Earth’s magnetic field accurately.
The tutorial also demonstrates several Xsens calibration and compensation tools designed to mitigate these distortions, including the Magnetic Field Mapper (MFM), In-run Compass Calibration (ICC), representative motion calibration, and Active Heading Stabilization (AHS). Through live demonstrations and practical examples involving robots, vehicles, and industrial systems, Xsens explains how users can optimize IMU performance, handle both static and dynamic magnetic disturbances, and maintain accurate heading outputs across a wide range of autonomous and industrial applications.
