Bosch Sensortec launches BMI5 motion sensor platform at CES
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.
At the core of the BMI5 platform is Bosch’s latest MEMS architecture, which defies thermo-mechanical stress effects, provides ultra-low noise, 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 analysing motion patterns directly on the sensor, reducing system power consumption and accelerating customer-specific use cases.
The BMI560 is optimised for XR headsets and glasses, where low noise, low latency and precise time synchronisation 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.
The BMI563 combines an extended Full Scale Range (FSR) with the platform’s vibration robustness, supporting Simultaneous Localisation 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.
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.
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.
