Bosch Sensortec
MEMS and displays
Bosch Sensortec GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, develops and markets a wide portfolio of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors and solutions tailored for smartphones, tablets, wearables and hearables, AR and VR devices, drones, robots, smart home and IoT (Internet of Things) applications.
Bosch Sensortec developed the world’s smallest MEMS accelerometers (used to measure movement without a fixed reference) and has several inertial sensors for wearables and hearables, illustrating a notable advancement in sensor technology. These ultra-compact accelerometers and inertial sensors offer precise motion detection capabilities, enabling tracking movements in virtual environments within the metaverse. Additionally, Bosch Sensortec developed a smart connected sensors platform for full-body motion tracking, enhancing immersive experiences by accurately capturing and translating users' movements into virtual environments. Bosch Sensortec is also developing the world’s first solution for a display perfectly integrated with a conventional pair of glasses with prescription lenses enabling all-day usage. The technology allows consumers to receive and view notifications, get navigation indications, access services, and learn “on the go” or “on the job”.
The product portfolio also includes 3-axis accelerometers, inertial sensors and magnetometers, integrated 6 and 9-axis sensors, smart sensors, barometric pressure sensors, humidity sensors, gas sensors, optical microsystems and comprehensive software. Since its foundation in 2005, Bosch Sensortec has emerged as the MEMS technology leader in the markets it addresses and has, to date, sold more than 18 billion MEMS sensors.
The metaverse will merge virtual and real worlds. However, essential technological building blocks are still missing for it – like the devices. It is now on Europe to act and push developments of key technologies – like the HMI (display) for Metaverse devices.