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Bosch Sensortec BHI360 Smart 6-Axis IMU with Embedded Intelligence

Intelligent motion sensing in a compact, ultra-low power 6-axis IMU with built-in processing and sensor fusion

The BHI360 by Bosch Sensortec is a highly integrated, ultra-low power smart 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) designed for always-on motion sensing and edge intelligence. It combines a best-in-class inertial measurement unit, a 32-bit programmable microcontroller, and a dedicated ultra-low power processor with pre-installed sensor fusion algorithms in a single compact package.

With a footprint of just 2.5 × 3 mm, the BHI360 enables advanced motion tracking and context-aware applications while minimizing system power consumption and offloading processing from the host processor.

Features

  • Highly integrated 6-axis IMU with embedded intelligence
  • 32-bit programmable microcontroller for custom applications
  • Pre-installed sensor fusion and motion processing algorithms
  • Ultra-low power architecture for always-on use cases
  • Compact 2.5 x 3 mm LGA package
  • Designed for sensor hub and edge-processing applications
  • Flexible connectivity for external sensor integration

Applications

  • Head orientation tracking for 3D audio systems
  • Gesture recognition and activity detection
  • Human-machine interaction (HMI) systems
  • Always-on motion sensing for smart devices
  • Context awareness in edge and wearable platforms

End Products

  • Wearables and hearables
  • Smartphones and tablets
  • Smart home devices
  • XR headsets and AR/VR glasses

Built-In Edge Processing

The BHI360 is more than a traditional IMU. It functions as a smart sensor hub, capable of processing inertial data locally using its embedded Fuser2 architecture. This reduces latency and power consumption while enabling real-time sensor fusion, orientation tracking, and gesture recognition.

As devices become more intelligent and power-constrained, processing at the sensor level is critical. The BHI360 enables edge-based sensor fusion and motion intelligence, helping developers build responsive, efficient, and highly integrated motion-aware systems without burdening the main application processor.