Ceva launches touch-free motion control for TVs, gaming, and IoT
Ceva has introduced MotionEngine Hex, a next-generation motion control software that enables precise, natural interaction with Smart TVs and connected displays.
Combining ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning with inertial measurement unit (IMU) orientation sensing, MotionEngine Hex motion control software delivers true 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) tracking, enabling users to control on-screen content with touchscreen-like pointing accuracy and spatial gestures, without ever touching the screen.
MotionEngine Hex is a robust, low-latency motion control software stack that enables precise real-time tracking of 3D position and orientation. The result is a direct, touchscreen-like experience that enhances usability and unlocks new interaction modes where the edge of the screen is no longer the limit. This direct pointing experience is ideal for navigating modern smart TV interfaces, PC monitors, commercial displays, gaming, and even controlling smart home devices.
“We designed MotionEngine Hex to feel like an extension of your hand,” said Chad Lucien, vice president and general manager of the sensor and audio business unit at Ceva. “It’s precise, intuitive, and opens up entirely new ways to interact with content on digital displays. It’s a powerful way for device makers to differentiate their products in a crowded market while delivering a premium, next-gen user experience that consumers will immediately appreciate.”
MotionEngine Hex is built on the Ceva MotionEngine software, which has been in production for more than 15 years and is deployed in more than 150 million devices.
The motion control software stack integrates data from a 3-axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope, and UWB-based position sensors to compute a full 6-DOF pose (position and orientation) with high temporal resolution and spatial accuracy. Unlike relative motion systems, MotionEngine Hex provides absolute cursor positioning based on real-world spatial coordinates, enabling intuitive interactions such as direct selection, on and off-screen gestures, and spatial drag-and-drop.
Running on the host CPU, the motion control software stack is optimised for integration into Bluetooth SoCs within remote controls, enabling standalone operation with minimal host dependency. The software includes runtime calibration, drift compensation, and tremor suppression algorithms to ensure consistent performance across environments and users.
Designed for embedded systems with constrained resources, MotionEngine Hex motion control software operates efficiently on low-power MCUs and DSPs, making it ideal for battery-powered remotes and handheld devices.
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