Xsens and STMicroelectronics have demonstrated the world’s first wearable wireless 3D body motion tracking system based on consumer-grade MEMS combo sensors.
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.
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. [Page Break]
"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. [Page Break]
“Real-time 3D body motion data enables the development of apps that can recognise and classify complex motions such as sports techniques by digitising 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.
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