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TDK SmartMotion®
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TDK’s SmartMotion️ family of industry-leading inertial sensors offer on-chip sensor fusion and machine learning to bring edge intelligence to a wide range of consumer devices.
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TDK’s SmartMotion️ family of industry‑leading inertial sensors offer on-chip sensor fusion and machine learning to bring edge intelligence to a wide range of consumer devices. Whether 3‑axis, 6‑axis, or 9‑axis, TDK IMUs offer the lowest power consumption, ultra‑high performance, and stability that are ideal for smartphones, wearable/hearable devices, smart glasses, AR/VR, drones, robotics and more.

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Ultra-low power, high-precision IMUs with built-in intelligence. Hero section short description.

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Ultra-low power, high-precision MEMS inertial sensors with built-in intelligence
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Industry-leading motion sensing for edge processing
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TDK is a pioneer in fully integrated motion solutions combining high-performance MEMS sensors with advanced MotionFusion™ algorithms and embedded processing. Our MotionTracking™ devices integrate accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other sensor and software solutions into compact, low-power platforms that deliver precise, real-time motion data with minimal system complexity. 

Today, our SmartMotion sensing solutions enable reliable, high-accuracy performance across consumer, automotive, and industrial applications – including  smartphones, wearables, gaming, ADAS, robotics, navigation, asset tracking, and condition monitoring  â€“ powering smarter, more responsive, and energy-efficient devices. 

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High performance, lowest gyro noise
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Smarter integration, fewer false triggers, and dependable performance users can feel

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Lasting power - always on function
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Deliver lasting satisfaction with ultra-efficient, long-lasting battery performance

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Wide variety of applications
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Flexible designs tailored for consumer, industrial, and automotive innovation

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Accelerate time to market with efficient, cost-effective development

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From subtle gestures to high-speed motion - we sense it all
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9-axis IMU + magnetometer
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Integrating accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer, these sensors provide complete motion and heading information.

Designed for advanced navigation, drone flight control, and automotive dead-reckoning applications.

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Advanced navigation and dead-reckoning
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6-axis sensors
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Combining a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope, these sensors deliver full motion tracking and orientation data. 

Perfect for  smartphone, hearables, wearables, robotics, AR/VR and IOT - offering stabilization systems that require seamless real-time performance.

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Synchronized inertial sensing for precise motion control
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3-axis sensors
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3-axis devices are standalone gyroscopes and standalone accelerometers. Ideal for mobile devices, wearables, and IoT applications where responsiveness meets efficiency.

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Efficient single-function motion sensing
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Explore our comprehensive development platforms custom developed for each sensor type.
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Why choose TDK SmartMotion?
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Smarter motion sensing with lasting performance
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SmartMotion Sensors Drivers & Examples
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Sensors drivers source code can be found in our public GitHub organization for our SmartMotion solutions. Other available repositories will also provide source code for example use cases. 

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Build with smarter motion, seamless performance
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Enhance user experiences in smartphones, wearables, and AR/VR devices with smooth motion tracking, gesture control, and screen rotation. 

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Enable precision monitoring, predictive maintenance, and machine control through accurate motion and vibration sensing. 

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Support safety, navigation, and stability features with sensors designed for harsh environments and automotive-grade reliability. 

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By Anonymous (not verified) , 10 November 2025
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