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Health, accessibility, sports and fitness applications
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Accurate motion and biometric sensing for activity tracking, wellness monitoring, and performance insights
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Moving your health, accessibility, sports and fitness forward
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Health, connected sports & fitness, and accessibility technologies are transforming how people monitor wellness, improve performance, and navigate the world around them. Intelligent sensing enables devices to interpret human movement and environmental context, unlocking new possibilities for training, safety, and accessibility.

TDK powers health, accessibility, sports and fitness innovation with sensing solutions that deliver accuracy, responsiveness, and reliability. Our technologies enable activity tracking, body position sensing, voice interaction, spatial awareness, and real-time insights across devices ranging from wellness technologies and assistive tools to high-performance sports equipment.

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On-chip processing, sensor fusion and machine learning enable accurate activity detection and motion tracking with minimal system resources

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Safety & protection
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Advanced detection capabilities identify shocks, impacts, and abnormal motion to support user and player safety

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Real-time responsiveness
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Low-latency sensing supports continuous monitoring and fast detection of motion, events, and activity changes

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Flexible integration
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Proven software algorithms reduce development effort and enable faster time to market across platforms

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Power efficiency for extended use
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Ultra-low-power operation supports continuous, all-week monitoring without compromising battery life

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Audio sensing and voice interface
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Integrated MEMS microphones enable voice commands, acoustic awareness, and always-on interaction with ultra-low power

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Accurate activity and body position tracking
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High-precision sensing enables reliable measurement of movement, position, and performance for fitness, sports, and wellness applications

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From voice interaction to motion tracking and spatial awareness, TDK sensors enable devices that understand movement, sound, and the world around them.
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SmartMotion®
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SmartMotion MEMS sensors deliver precise motion, orientation, and impact detection for wearables, sports equipment, and immersive devices, enabling responsive interaction and advanced motion analytics. 

  • Track motion, orientation, and impacts for activity monitoring and safety functions 
  • Enable gesture control, head tracking, and spatial navigation with 6-axis and 9-axis sensing 
  • Capture high-precision motion data for sports analytics including velocity, spin, and player movement 
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High-performance motion sensing for intelligent device awareness
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SmartSoundâ„¢
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SmartSound microphones capture voice and acoustic signals with exceptional clarity for health,sports and fitness, and accessibility devices. Use SmartSound microphones to:

  • Capture voice clearly for communication, coaching, and reliable voice commands 
  • Enhance accessibility through high-accuracy voice capture and ambient noise reduction
  • Enable hands-free interaction through voice control and acoustic activity/event detection
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Make voice interaction natural and reliable with MEMS microphones
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SmartSonicâ„¢
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Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors detects presence, distance, and nearby obstacles, adding environmental awareness to health, accessibility, and sports devices. Bring spatial awareness to your devices by:

  • Detecting presence and proximity to activate devices automatically
  • Providing spatial awareness so devices adapt to user position and surroundings
  • Enabling touchless interaction through gesture recognition and obstacle detection

 

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Environmental awareness through precise distance and presence sensing
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SmartMagnetics
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Hall and TMR sensors deliver precise magnetic sensing for motion, position, and control in health, fitness, and sports technologies. Build more responsive devices with:

  • Enable precise controls for digital crowns, buttons, dials, and rotary inputs 
  • Support autofocus and position tracking in cameras, AR/VR devices, and wearables 
  • Deliver reliable, low-power sensing with robust contactless operation 
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Create responsive controls and accurate positioning with Hall & TMR sensors
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Discover how our technology lets you create innovations in health, accessibility, sports, and fitness devices with precision and intelligence
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Digital health technologies are giving people unprecedented visibility into their daily wellness. Smart rings, activity trackers, and connected health devices use advanced sensing to monitor movement, sleep, and overall activity in real time.

TDK sensors enable accurate motion tracking, intuitive interaction, and intelligent sensing in compact health monitoring systems.

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Sports performances and training
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Connected sports equipment and training systems are transforming how athletes measure performance and refine technique. Motion and magnetic sensing capture swing dynamics, body movement, and equipment orientation to provide actionable performance insights. Here are some examples:

  • Smart helmets with impact detection
  • Connected bats and rackets for swing analytics
  • Motion-based training and coaching systems
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Accessibility technology and assistive technology
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Assistive technologies extend human sensing capabilities and  empower people with visual or hearing impairments. By combining motion sensing, spatial awareness, and advanced audio processing, these devices help users better interpret their surroundings and navigate environments safely. Examples include:

  • Smart canes with obstacle detection
  • Smart glasses for navigation assistance
  • Audio AI systems for hearing enhancement and environmental awareness
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Fitness Bands and Trackers
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Fitness technologies are helping users stay active and motivated through data-driven movement analysis. Motion sensing enables accurate tracking of steps, workouts, posture, and movement patterns to support healthier lifestyles and improved training outcomes. Here are some examples:

  • Activity trackers and training monitors
  • Motion-enabled exercise equipment
  • Movement analysis systems for workouts and rehabilitation
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Precision & stability
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Accurate, reliable sensing across environments

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Low power consumption
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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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MEMS Motion Sensors
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SmartSoundâ„¢
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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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Ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) Sensors
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SmartMagnetics
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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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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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