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Google announces project Soli

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Sonal Desai
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California: In a bid to enhance touchless gesture sensing technology to the next generation of smart devices, Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) has signed on a new partner.

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The search giant has partnered with SiBEAM, a provider of developing intelligent millimeter wave technologies for wireless communications.

Nicknamed project Soli, the goal of the project is to create next-generation gesture technology that enables rich interactions with smart devices regardless of screen size to drive applications across wearable, home automation, automotive, industrial and medical markets.

According to a press statement, SiBEAM’s solution is ideal for Google ATAP given its ability to detect micro-gestures with minimal interference and in very small form factors. The company announced its first Project Soli proof of concept chip, which is a joint technology development between SiBEAM and Google ATAP.

SiBEAM’s touchless gesture sensing technology is based on 3D phased array beam forming and mmWave wireless born out of UC Berkeley Labs.

“Imagine a world where consumers are able to intuitively interact with their devices through a series of hand gestures. Through our partnership with Google ATAP, we’re making smart devices even smarter, from the smart watches we wear to doctors using digital assistants in operating rooms,” said Sohrab Emami, Chief Architect, SiBEAM.

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