ST motion-sensing device certified for Daydream and Tango
STMicroelectronics’ LSM6DSM 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) has earned certification for use in next-generation mobile devices running Google Daydream, a high-performance virtual-reality platform, and Tango, a platform that maps 3D space and enables it to be overlaid with virtual objects.
Announced at the Google I/O developer conference in May, Daydream is being built into the newest generation of smartphones and other mobile devices. It will operate along with a controller and a viewer to provide an immersive virtual reality experience for exploring new worlds, enjoying entertainment in a personal cinema and gaming.
ST’s 6-axis IMU is said to be suitable for Daydream, Tango and other mobile applications. It integrates a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer, enabling ‘always on’ sensing that maximises battery life. The IMU’s efficient power-management techniques include an enhanced gyroscope design, energy-efficient data batching and ST’s ultralow-power process technology.
“Certification of ST’s 6-axis motion-sensing device for operation with Daydream and Tango for amazing virtual- and augmented-reality experiences demonstrates our abilities to design and deliver an exceptionally accurate and power-efficient IMU,” said Aymeric Gisselbrecht, vice president global key accounts sales, STMicroelectronics. “Our long-term developments in sensing and actuation, along with our work with Google, are contributing to making mobile applications incredibly immersive and even more fun.”
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