Ceva introduced MotionEngine Hex, a next-generation motion control software solution that enables precise, natural interaction with Smart TVs and connected displays. MotionEngine Hex software fuses UWB and motion sensor data to deliver 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) motion tracking and intuitive control, enabling new interaction paradigms for electronic displays. Ceva is demonstrating the new solution at Sensors Converge 2025.
MotionEngine Hex enables a new generation of “air-touch” interfaces with touchscreen-like precision, an inflection point for TVs and smart home wall panels, as well as remote controls and gaming peripherals that adapt to spatial input. This is also a strategic move for Ceva to expand its software IP footprint into motion-enhanced UIs — an area previously limited by hardware complexity or latency. It builds on Ceva’s long-standing leadership in sensor fusion (MotionEngine is already in 150M+ devices).
By combining ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning with inertial measurement unit (IMU) orientation sensing, MotionEngine Hex delivers true 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) tracking – allowing users to control on-screen content with touchscreen-like pointing accuracy and spatial gestures, without ever touching the screen.
Designed for OEMs and developers seeking to push the boundaries of user interaction, MotionEngine Hex is a robust, low-latency software stack that enables precise 3D position and orientation tracking in real time. 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.
“We designed MotionEngine Hex to feel like an extension of your hand,” says 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 integrates data from a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and UWB-based position sensors to compute full 6-DOF pose (position + 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.
The solution runs on the host processor (e.g., TV SoC or STB CPU), interfacing with Bluetooth and UWB modules, and is optimized for integration into Bluetooth SoCs within remote controls, enabling standalone operation with minimal host dependency. It 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 operates efficiently on low-power MCUs and DSPs, making it ideal for battery-powered remotes and handheld devices.
MotionEngine Hex is available now and will be demonstrated at Sensors Converge Conference, June 25 – 26, 2025 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA.
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