Origin AI, the creators of AI Sensing technology, has entered into a strategic partnership with NXP Semiconductors to revolutionize embedded WiFi sensing in smart home devices. By integrating Origin’s award-winning WiFi Sensing software directly into NXP’s i.MX 9 applications processors and wireless tri-radio chipsets, the collaboration aims to enhance smart home services, including automation, security, and energy management.
Embedding AI Sensing Technology into Core Chipsets
This collaboration allows Origin AI’s advanced sensing capabilities to be embedded at the chipset level, providing faster and more efficient deployment of intelligent motion sensing in devices such as smart plugs, routers, and lighting systems. By leveraging existing WiFi infrastructure, the partnership reduces hardware complexity and streamlines development efforts for manufacturers, enabling quicker time-to-market for innovative products.
Spencer Maid, president and CEO of Origin AI, emphasized the customer benefits of this collaboration, stating, "This collaboration gives our customers real flexibility in the marketplace. They can bring Origin-powered experiences to their existing platforms with minimal friction. With Origin’s software pre-integrated into NXP’s widely deployed chipsets, we’re unlocking a fast path to product innovation. It has never been easier to deliver intelligent motion sensing to consumers."
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A Commitment to Smarter, Safer Connected Homes
NXP Semiconductors, a trusted supplier in industrial and IoT markets, is positioning its i.MX 9 applications processors and tri-radio WiFi chipsets as a foundation for advancing sensing technology. Larry Olivas, vice president of secure connected edge segment marketing at NXP, said, "Origin AI and NXP are collaborating to push the boundaries of intelligent sensing in the smart home. Combining NXP’s high-performance, low-power i.MX 9 applications processors and advanced tri-radio WiFi with Origin’s AI Sensing technology delivers optimized wireless sensing performance for customer smart home feature differentiation."
Key Advantages for the Smart Home Market
This integration offers several benefits for developers and manufacturers. With Origin AI’s software now optimized for NXP’s chipsets, companies can launch next-generation smart devices more efficiently, bypassing the need for hardware redesign. The collaboration also ensures interoperability and performance while delivering cost-effective solutions for joint partnerships.
Specific advantages highlighted include:
- Reduced development time through the pre-integration of Origin AI’s software at the chipset level.
- Lower hardware complexity, leading to cost savings.
- Scalable deployment of advanced smart home features, from wellness monitoring to energy management.
This partnership signifies a leap forward in delivering intelligent, embedded motion sensing to consumers, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to making connected homes smarter, safer, and more efficient.