Xsens and STMicroelectronics Demonstrate Wearable Wireless 3D Body Motion Tracking
2012-11-08 10:07:17 -
Enschede, the Netherlands, and Geneva, Switzerland, November 8, 2012 - Xsens,
the leading innovator in 3D motion tracking technology and products, and
STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers
across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world's top manufacturer
of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)[1], are demonstrating the world's
first wearable wireless 3D body motion tracking system based on consumer-grade
MEMS combo sensors at Electronica 2012 in Munich, Germany.
Xsens built the demonstrator by combining Xsens' patented sensor-fusion
algorithms and wireless protocols with STMicroelectronics' iNEMO-M1, the 9-axis
"Smart System" combining iNEMO MEMS motion combo sensors and the STM32
microprocessor from ST.
The demonstrator leverages ST's industry-leading motion-MEMS technology to
showcase Xsens' strategy to leverage IP originally developed for the
professional market (B2B) in movement science and the movie industry. Having
supplied the motion-capture technology for Hollywood productions such as Alice
in Wonderland, Iron man 2 and X-Men, Xsens is now reaching out to partners in
consumer electronics to help create unique next-generation user experiences and
solutions for 3D body motion tracking.
"After our tremendous success in adding better realism and functionality to
gaming systems, smartphones and tablets through Motion MEMS, it's time to
inspire and lead new emerging applications," said Benedetto Vigna, Executive
Vice President and General Manager, Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group,
STMicroelectronics. "Xsens' unique 3D body motion tracking technology will help
our customers innovate and deliver new solutions to their customers in sports,
fitness, healthcare and gaming. We are at the dawn of a new era for Motion MEMS
and we want to extend our leadership."
Wearable wireless 3D body motion tracking will enable the next wave of
innovation in cloud-connected wearable sports, fitness, healthcare and gaming
sensor accessories for smartphones. "Real-time 3D body motion data enables the
development of apps that can recognize and classify complex motions such as
sports techniques by digitizing your exact movements for immediate feedback and
live sharing of the performance. With over a decade of experience in developing
value added applications based on MEMS motion sensors, we are uniquely
positioned to enable our partners to take the lead in this new era for Motion
MEMS," adds Per Slycke, CTO and founder, Xsens.
ABI Research, a market analyst, predicts that over the next five years, the
total market for wearable wireless devices in sports and healthcare will grow to
169.5 million devices in 2017, up from 20.77 million in 2011.
The technology demonstrator can be viewed from November 13 to November 16 at the
Electronica 2012 tradeshow in Munich at the STMicroelectronics booth #A5/207.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power technologies and multimedia convergence
applications. From energy management and savings to trust and data security,
from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and
office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a
positive and innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from
technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2011, the Company's net revenues were $9.73 billion. Further information on
ST can be found at www.st.com.
About Xsens
Xsens is the leading innovator in 3D motion tracking technology and products.
Its sensor fusion technologies enable a seamless interaction between the
physical and the digital world in consumer electronics devices and professional
applications such as 3D character animation, motion analysis, and industrial
control & stabilization. Clients and partners include Electronic Arts, NBC
Universal, Daimler, Autodesk, Sagem (Safran Group), Siemens and various other
leading institutes and companies throughout the world. Founded in 2000, Xsens is
a privately held company with offices in Enschede, the Netherlands and Los
Angeles, USA.
More info at www.xsens.com
Xsens, MVN, MotionGrid, MTi, MTi-G, MTx, MTw, Awinda and KiC are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Xsens Technologies B.V. and/or its parent,
subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the Netherlands, the USA and/or other
countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For Press Information Contact:
Xsens
Remco Sikkema
Tel: +31 88 97367 00
E-Mail: remco.sikkema@xsens.com
STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Tel: +1 781 591 0354
E-Mail: michael.markowitz@st.com
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[1] IHS iSuppli: MEMS Competitive Analysis 2012
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