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Make smart eyewear able to sense movement, direction, gestures and more
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A new frontier in human-machine interfaces powered by TDK custom sensing solutions
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Frames packed with intelligence and promise
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Smart glasses and AR/VR headsets are rapidly moving into the mainstream, emerging as the preferred AI-human-machine interface. 

TDK’s advanced sensing technologies bring smart glasses to life. Our custom-built IMU is designed specifically for smart eyewear and wearable applications, delivering real-time motion tracking in a compact, ultra-low-power form factor. Combined with precision motion sensing, high-fidelity microphones, ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensing, and intelligent on-chip processing, TDK solutions enable seamless interaction, accurate tracking, and context-aware experiences, helping users see, hear, and act in ways never before possible.

 

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High accuracy head orientation tracking
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On-chip 6-axis/9-axis sensor fusion delivers highly accurate, responsive motion sensing 

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Industry's lowest power gyroscope
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Lowest power gyroscope enables always on head orientation tracking  

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Built-in support for optical and electronic image stabilization improves camera performance 

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Vocal Vibration Detection (VVD)
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High sound fidelity and bone-conduction sensing enables intuitive, reliable speech detection

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Intelligent activity recognition
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Advanced motion triggers and activity classification with parallel decision trees

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High sound fidelity
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Clear voice and rich sound with high-SNR microphones, enabling reliable voice commands, calls, and audio experiences

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TDK adds SmartMotion® for Smart Glasses to its custom sensing solutions for AI glasses and augmented reality
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High-performance IMUs powering next-gen wearables
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From fashion-forward smart glasses to fitness eyewear to AR/VR and extended reality, TDK’s full set of sensor technologies delivers the precision, power efficiency, and embedded intelligence your product demands.
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SmartMotion®
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  • Enable head tracking and orientation sensing for immersive spatial computing 

  • Support gesture recognition and activity detection for intuitive user interaction 

  • Enable reliable speech detection with VibeSense360â„¢ vocal vibration detection (VVD) 

  • Deliver high-precision motion tracking with the ICM-45685 6-axis smart glasses IMU 

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Motion sensing for spatial interaction and wearable system awareness
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SmartSoundâ„¢
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  • Capture voice clearly for AI assistants, voice commands, and communication 

  • Support speech detection and recognition for responsive voice interfaces 

  • Integrate easily into lightweight wearable designs with ultra-low-power microphones 

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SmartSonicâ„¢
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  • Perform range-finding and presence or proximity sensing to detect nearby users and objects 
  • Support object detection and avoidance for safer navigation and contextual awareness 
  • Deliver position tracking with true 3D positioning for spatial computing and AR interaction 
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Spatial awareness and environmental sensing for wearable platforms
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SmartMagnetics
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  • Enable rotational sensing for knobs and digital crown-style controls 

  • Detect hinge position and tilt for device orientation and fit monitoring 

  • Support accurate button press detection for responsive user input 

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Magnetic sensing for controls and device awarenes
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Smart glasses are bringing augmented reality into everyday life, blending digital information with the physical world. 

  • View directions, notifications, and messages through AR overlays 
  • Track movement and activity for fitness and navigation 
  • Enable immersive media, gaming, and social interaction 
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AR-enabled wearables connect frontline workers with remote support and critical information. 

  • Provide real-time remote assistance for field teams 

  • Stream live video for guided troubleshooting and repair 

  • Access instructions and workflows within the field of view 

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Improve maintenance, inspection, and operational efficiency
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Smart glasses are transforming how organizations support frontline teams through hands-free access to information and remote collaboration. 

  • Follow AR-guided instructions for maintenance and repair 

  • Perform inspections with contextual overlays and alerts 

  • Monitor tasks while maintaining situational awarenes

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Enable hands-free collaboration and remote expertise
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Smart glasses support clinical efficiency, training, and remote care. 

  • Access patient data and procedural guidance hands-free 

  • Enable telemedicine and real-time expert collaboration 

  • Support training and monitoring with first-person capture 

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Enhance medical workflows and patient care
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Sensing solutions designed for specific use cases to shorten the time from concept to product  

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Specialized sensors
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A range of sensors to match the specific needs of various applications 

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Pre-optimized software and algorithms to maximize performance and enable use cases 

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A smarter world within reach with smarter sensing
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Just as human senses allow people to perceive and interact with the world, TDK's advanced sensors enable electronic devices to detect and interpret motion, gestures, direction, sound, and distance. By combining advanced MEMS sensing with intelligent processing, our solutions power Physical AI and Audio AI - bringing awareness, context, and responsiveness to a wide range of consumer, industrial, and automotive applications.

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Precision & stability
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Accurate, reliable sensing across environments

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Industry-leading performance with minimal energy use

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Smaller, smarter sensors that simplify design

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Bringing awareness, context, and intelligence to connected devices
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TDK’s sensor portfolio combines advanced materials science with intelligent signal processing to deliver precision, reliability, and efficiency across applications and industries. From motion, sound, temperature, and presence sensing to advanced TMR-based magnetic sensors, TDK provides the foundational sensing technologies that enable Physical AI—allowing connected devices to perceive the real world, understand context, and act with speed and efficiency.

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SmartMotion®
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3-, 6-,  and 9-axis sensors integrate accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sensor fusion solutions that offer high performance and accuracy with intuitive gesture interfaces.

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Breakthrough ultra-low power MEMS microphone technology and multimode functionality for your multi-mic arrays, mobile, IoT applications, and more.

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These sensors integrate a MEMS PMUT (Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer) and ultra-low power SoC (System on Chip).

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TDK’s SmartMagnetics portfolio combines advanced TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance), Hall sensor technologies, and PositionSense™ solutions to deliver high-accuracy, low-latency magnetic sensing across a wide range of applications

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Providing industry-leading relative accuracy, measuring pressure differences less than the height of a single stair step, perfect for mobile phones, and wearable fitness monitoring.

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TDK temperature sensors provide fast, accurate thermal readings with excellent stability—powering smart homes, wearables, and automotive systems.

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