Hillcrest Labs Announces Enhanced Sensor Node With Best-In-Class Motion Tracking for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and 3...
December 12 2017 - 8:30AM
Hillcrest Labs, a subsidiary of InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC),
today announced the latest expansion of its sensor node product
line. The BNO085, a 9-Axis System in Package (SiP), features an
enhanced sensor fusion algorithm tuned specifically for use in
virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and 3D audio
applications. VR systems that use BNO085 benefit from more accurate
alignment between the controllers and headset even when the
controllers are outside the field of view of the systems’
camera(s).
The BNO085 includes all the same features of its predecessor,
the BNO080, which is used today in a wide variety of VR, AR, 3D
audio, robotics and IoT devices. It combines Hillcrest Labs’
high-performance, proprietary MotionEngine™ sensor processing
software with an accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, and a
low-power 32-bit ARM Cortex M0+ MCU in a single package. The BNO085
provides exceptional sensor fusion, activity tracking and
application-specific features to enable an exciting array of
sensor-based consumer and industrial products.
The enhancements in the BNO085 were designed to deliver precise
motion tracking for VR controllers in both inside-out and
outside-in systems and superior head tracking performance for VR,
AR and 3D audio headsets. The BNO085 enhancements designed for VR
systems include:
- Improved motion tracking with both inside-out and outside-in
camera systems;
- Significantly reduced heading error to keep controllers aligned
with the headset;
- Tight synchronization between controllers in dual controller
systems; and
- Stabilized orientation output that tracks the rotational motion
of one or more controllers, even when outside the camera’s field of
view.
The BNO085 features low-power consumption and a compact size
while still providing the low-latency, 1KHz sample rate, smooth
orientation output, and accurate activity tracking features present
in the previous generation. Developers and integrators benefit
through faster time-to-market, reductions in development time,
reduced BOM cost, and the highest precision and quality. 3Glasses
and ANTVR, two renowned brands in VR, are already using Hillcrest
Labs’ BNO085 to deliver superior performance to their
customers.
“The BNO085’s fused data resulted in superior accuracy when used
in our VR controllers. Jumps in heading were virtually eliminated
leading to much better performance,” said Shaojun Dang, CTO,
3Glasses. “The enhancements provided by the Hillcrest Labs’ team
ultimately resulted in the successful certification of our S1
product as an approved Windows 10 Mixed Reality device.”
“Our first-generation VR systems faced challenges in keeping the
two motion controllers aligned with each other during game play,”
said Qin Zheng, founder and CEO, ANTVR. “Hillcrest Labs’ new BNO085
solution dramatically improves the performance of our system, which
results in a superior user experience that leaves our customers
more satisfied with ANTVR’s product.”
The BNO085 is available for production orders and immediate
sampling along with documentation and evaluation tools. For more
information about the BNO085, including pricing, and Hillcrest’s
broad portfolio of sensor processing products, visit:
www.hillcrestlabs.com
About Hillcrest Labs
Hillcrest Labs, a subsidiary of InterDigital, Inc.
(NASDAQ:IDCC), is a leading global supplier of software, components
and intellectual property to enable the intelligent use of sensors
in consumer electronics and IoT devices. For more than 10 years,
Hillcrest’s Freespace® sensor processing technology has powered a
wide variety of consumer electronics products. Today, Hillcrest’s
products are used in the development of devices in the robotics,
virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), TV and motion remote
control segments. Our proprietary and patented Freespace®
technology transforms human and machine movement into high quality,
application-ready information which enables developers and
manufacturers to create everyday products that work with
precision.
Freespace is a registered trademark of Hillcrest Labs;
MotionEngine is a trademark of Hillcrest Labs. All other
company names and trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops mobile technologies that are at the core
of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the
industry's most critical and complex technical challenges,
inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a
richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment.
InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of
the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972,
InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P
MidCap 400® index.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
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