Summary of TDK ANNOUNCES THAT SMARTBUG™ INTELLIGENT MULTI-SENSOR IOT MODULE IS NOW AVAILABLE GLOBALLY
TDK’s InvenSense SmartBug is a compact, wireless, all-in-one multi-sensor IoT module offering out-of-the-box sensor data without programming or soldering. It integrates multiple environmental and motion sensors, on-board algorithms, BLE/WiFi connectivity, and SD logging for easy remote monitoring across consumer and commercial IoT applications.
Parts used in the SmartBug:
- 6-axis IMU (gyroscope + accelerometer)
- Magnetometer
- Pressure sensor
- Temperature sensor
- Humidity sensor
- Ultrasonic sensor
- High-precision sensor fusion and application algorithms (HVAC filter monitoring, asset monitoring, gesture detection, activity classification, air mouse monitoring, door open/close detection)
- BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless connectivity
- WiFi wireless connectivity
- Autonomous SD card data logging capability
- Flat base enclosure suitable for sticking to surfaces
TDK announces worldwide availability of the InvenSense SmartBug, a compact, wireless multi-sensor solution designed for a plethora of commercial and consumer IoT applications. The out-of-the-box solution enables quick and easy access to reliable and smart sensor data without the need for programming, soldering, or extra modifications.
SmartBug is an all-in-one sensor module that integrates TDK’s 6-axis IMU (gyroscope + accelerometer) with magnetometer, pressure, temperature, humidity and ultrasonic sensors, and high-precision algorithms. These algorithms include sensor fusion, HVAC filter monitoring, asset monitoring, gesture detection, activity classification, air mouse monitoring and smart door open/close detection.
The SmartBug module enables accurate and remote monitoring via both BLE and WiFi, and provides autonomous SD card data logging capability for IoT applications with large data volumes. With its small size, flat base and wireless features, the SmartBug is a perfect one-size-fits-all solution that can be stuck almost anywhere, from a simple door to an industrial robot, providing high-quality remote data collection.
“SmartBug will make the process of gathering intelligent multi-sensor data very simple and effective,” says Sahil Choudhary, Product Manager, Motion and Pressure Sensors – IoT, InvenSense, a TDK Group Company. “This module is designed as the smallest complete IoT solution available to deliver quick and easy ‘smart sensor data,’ and is the perfect enabler for any product developer across consumer and commercial IoT applications.”
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- What sensors are integrated in the SmartBug?
The SmartBug integrates a 6-axis IMU (gyroscope and accelerometer), magnetometer, pressure, temperature, humidity and ultrasonic sensors. - Does SmartBug require programming or soldering to use?
No, the SmartBug provides out-of-the-box access to sensor data without the need for programming, soldering, or extra modifications. - How does SmartBug communicate data remotely?
The SmartBug enables remote monitoring via BLE and WiFi connectivity. - Can SmartBug store large volumes of data locally?
Yes, it provides autonomous SD card data logging capability for applications with large data volumes. - What built-in algorithms does SmartBug include?
It includes sensor fusion and algorithms for HVAC filter monitoring, asset monitoring, gesture detection, activity classification, air mouse monitoring and door open/close detection. - Is SmartBug suitable for consumer and commercial IoT applications?
Yes, it is designed for a plethora of commercial and consumer IoT applications. - What form factor features make SmartBug easy to deploy?
It has a small size and flat base so it can be stuck almost anywhere for remote data collection. - Who announced the SmartBug module?
TDK announced the worldwide availability of the InvenSense SmartBug.
