From immersive XR to advanced robotics and wearables: Bosch Sensortec launches BMI5 motion sensor platform
Three high-performance variants for next-generation devices
- BMI560: optimized for Extended Reality (XR) headsets, glasses and advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS+) in smartphones and action cams
- BMI563: extended-range for high-dynamic motion sensing for robotics and XR controllers
- BMI570: precise activity and context recognition for wearables and hearables
- Common platform benefits: industry-leading low noise, extended measurement range, vibration robustness, minimal latency and on-sensor intelligence
Las Vegas, NV – Immersive XR systems, agile robots and feature-rich wearables rely on motion data that remains stable even when environments become dynamic. As device capabilities grow, so do the demands placed on their sensing technology. At CES 2026, Bosch Sensortec introduces the BMI5 platform, a new generation of inertial sensors designed to provide consistent, high-precision performance across multiple device classes. Built on a shared hardware foundation and adapted through intelligent software, the platform launches with three variants – BMI560, BMI563 and BMI570.
Platform architecture: precision, robustness and efficiency
At the core of the BMI5 platform is Bosch’s latest MEMS architecture, which defies thermo-mechanical stress effects, provides ultra-low noise, exceptional vibration robustness and twice the full-scale range of the previous generation. A latency of below 0.5 ms, combined with a time increment of approximately 0.6 µs and a timing resolution of 1 ns, ensures responsive and reliable motion tracking in highly dynamic environments. A compact industry-standard LGA package further simplifies integration. A programmable Edge-AI classification engine supports always-on functionality by analyzing motion patterns directly on the sensor, reducing system power consumption and accelerating customer-specific use cases.
Three variants for distinct device classes
BMI560 – the XR and OIS+ specialist
The BMI560 is optimized for XR headsets and glasses, where low noise, low latency and precise time synchronization enable natural head motion, frame prediction and intuitive 3D interaction. For smartphones and action cameras, its advanced OIS+ performance helps capture stable, high-quality footage even in dynamic environments.
BMI563 – designed for robotics and XR controllers
The BMI563 combines an extended Full Scale Range (FSR) with the platform’s vibration robustness, supporting Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), high-dynamic XR motion tracking and motion-based automatic scene tagging in action cameras. Its design ensures reliable data acquisition under demanding robotic motion profiles.
BMI570 – optimized for wearables and hearables
The BMI570 provides dependable activity tracking, advanced gesture recognition and accurate head-orientation data for spatial audio. Its robustness under dynamic sports and everyday movements makes it a strong fit for next-generation wearables and hearables.
Responsible innovation and forward-looking architecture
Across all variants, the BMI5 platform meets Bosch Sensortec's highest ecological standards to date, combining technical performance with responsible innovation. This unified architecture enables device makers to streamline development across product lines, while supporting future edge-AI and ML-enabled enhancements.
Availability
Samples are now available for direct customers. The complete product line is planned to enter high-volume production from Q3 2026 onwards.