Ultimate solution for gesture control in wearable devices

IMU-based technology from Bosch Sensortec offers longer battery life and reliable, always-on user interactions. IMU-based gesture control needs less power, extending wearable device battery life compared to camera or vision-based systems. IMUs from the company overcome line-of-sight and environmental constraints, delivering seamless control in diverse conditions at a lower cost than camera-based systems. This makes them excellent for gesture control in simpler devices and as a complement to cameras in high-end devices.

Compact and easy to integrate, these IMUs improve user experience with precise, natural, and real-time gestures with minimal lag compared to vision-based systems while providing additional useful information like gesture intensity measured by the sensor’s signal amplitude.

Designing wearable devices presents significant challenges, particularly in achieving a compact form factor while ensuring ease of use and intuitive interfaces. Devices like AR/VR headsets, smart glasses, and AI pins are revolutionising user interactions through gestures such as air pinches and finger drags. Many of these devices rely on camera-based or ToF systems to capture gestures, but these technologies have notable limitations – they demand a clear line of sight and substantial processing power to function effectively. In this context, Bosch Sensortec’s IMUs offer a powerful alternative.

Meet Bosch Sensortec at CES 2025, Jan 7 – 10, in the Central Hall, booth #16203.