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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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Smart glasses and AR/VR headsets are rapidly moving into the mainstream, emerging as the next major human–machine interface. From manufacturing environments that streamline workflows to healthcare applications such as remote patient monitoring and telemedicine, these devices are transforming how people interact with information and the world around them.

TDK’s advanced sensing technologies bring smart glasses to life. Our custom-built IMU, the ICM-45685, 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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Built-in precise motion tracking
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On-chip gyro assisted fusion delivers highly accurate, responsive motion sensing 

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Smarter processing, lower power
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Run multiple algorithms at once with optimized power and memory efficiency 

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Natural voice interaction
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Bone-conduction sensing enables intuitive, reliable speech detection 

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Stabilized imaging, clearer results
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Built-in support for optical and electronic image stabilization improves camera performance 

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Reliable tracking in real-world motion
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Reduce false motion triggers, even in dynamic, vibration-heavy environments 

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Intelligent activity recognition
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Enable 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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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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SmartMotion MEMS sensors provide precise motion and orientation sensing for smart glasses and AR/VR platforms, enabling spatial interaction and responsive device behavior. 

  • 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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SmartSoundâ„¢
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SmartSound MEMS microphones provide high-fidelity acoustic sensing for smart glasses and AR/VR systems, enabling reliable voice interaction and audio awareness. 

• 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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Ultrasonic sensing adds spatial awareness and environmental understanding to smart glasses and AR/VR systems. 

  • 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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SmartMagnetics
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SmartMagnetics TMR and Hall sensors provide precise magnetic sensing for compact smart glasses and AR/VR platforms, enabling reliable device controls and system awareness. 

• 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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Smart glasses are bringing augmented reality into everyday life, blending digital information with the physical world. These devices enable immersive entertainment, wellness tracking, and new ways to interact with media and connected devices.

  • View contextual information such as directions, notifications, and messages through AR overlays
  • Track movement and activity for fitness, wellness, and outdoor navigation experiences
  • Enjoy immersive gaming, media streaming, and social interactions in augmented environments
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In industrial environments, smart glasses support safer and more efficient operations by delivering contextual information directly to workers. AR overlays guide operators through complex tasks while keeping their hands free for critical work.

  • Follow AR-guided maintenance and repair instructions during equipment servicing
  • Perform visual inspections with step-by-step overlays and contextual alerts
  • Monitor equipment and workflows while maintaining full situational awareness on the job
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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. AR-enabled wearables allow experts to guide workers in real time, improving efficiency and service quality.

  • Provide real-time remote assistance for field technicians and service personnel
  • Stream live video so experts can guide troubleshooting, maintenance, and inspections
  • Access instructions, documentation, and workflow guidance directly within the worker’s field of view
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Enable hands-free collaboration and remote expertise
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From surgical assistance to remote patient monitoring (telehealth) and medical training, these devices help clinicians work more efficiently and make faster, more informed decisions.

  • Access patient data, imaging, and procedural guidance hands-free during examinations or surgery
  • Enable remote collaboration and telemedicine through live video and real-time expert support
  • Support medical training and patient monitoring with first-person recording and activity tracking
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Sensing solutions designed for specific use cases to shorten the time from concept to product  

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

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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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Accurate, reliable sensing across environments

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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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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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