MMS 10-axis IMU

MetaMotionS

10-axis IMU and environment monitoring sensor

A wearable device that offers real-time and continuous monitoring of motion and environmental sensor data.

MetaMotionS
Weight
0.2 oz
In case
27 × 27 × 4 mm
NAND flash
512 MB
Wireless
BLE 5.0

Overview

Durable. Wearable. Rechargeable. Powerful.

  • Gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer and sensor fusion.
  • Barometric pressure and ambient light sensor.
  • Download sensor data fast with USB.
  • Data may also be logged in the 512MB NAND flash memory.
  • A water-resistant case can be added to bands and more.
  • Free, open-source APIs and apps for fast data acquisition.

Inside

10-axis IMU + Bosch Kalman filter sensor fusion

The sensor fusion algorithm combines inertial and magnetic measurements to provide drift-free orientation.

Technical specifications

Built for real-world data collection

Unobtrusive monitoring and clinical quality observation. Record in the lab or at home with no hassle. Obtain accurate and precise sensor data.

  • Weight

    Ultra lightweight at just 0.2 oz

  • Synchronized timestamps

    All data is timestamped for synchronization purposes

  • LiPo battery

    70–100 mAh, micro-USB rechargeable. Charging time: 2 h

  • Splash resistant

    IP40 plastic case snaps together

  • Regulatory compliance

    CE, FCC, IC, RoHS

  • Programmable

    Swift, C++, Java, JavaScript and Python APIs used to communicate with the device

  • Miniature form factor

    27 mm × 27 mm × 4 mm in case

  • Usage modes

    Streaming: 24–48 h. Recording: 24–72 h

  • Low power consumption

    Sleep mode supports 6 months idle time and 1 week active time

  • Data transfer

    Bluetooth Low Energy Smart® v5.0

  • Flash memory

    512MB NAND. Up to 100M data entries

  • Typical usage

    Monitor patients, motion capture, analyze balance, gait and more

Specification

Sensor specification

Ideal for research, clinical studies, prototyping, POCs and products such as indoor navigation, gait analysis, gaming, drones, smart farming, fall prevention, and robotics. Works for fast moving objects, humans or animals.

Sensors

Gyroscope

Range
±125, ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 °/s
Resolution
16 bit
Sample rate
0.001 Hz – 100 Hz stream, 800 Hz log

Accelerometer

Range
±2, ±4, ±8, ±16 g
Resolution
16 bit
Sample rate
0.001 Hz – 100 Hz stream, 800 Hz log

Magnetometer

Range
±1300 μT (x, y-axis), ±2500 μT (z-axis)
Resolution
0.3 μT
Sample rate
0.001 Hz – 25 Hz

Barometer

Range
300 – 1100 hPa
Resolution
0.01 hPa (< 10 cm)
Accuracy
~±1 hPa (abs), ±0.12 hPa (±1 m – rel)
Sample rate
0.001 Hz – 50 Hz

Sensor fusion

Outputs
Quaternion, Euler angles (yaw, pitch, roll), linear acceleration, Earth acceleration (gravity), robust heading
Accuracy
< 1° RMS
Sample rate
100 Hz

Temperature

Range
-40 °C – 85 °C
Resolution
16 bit
Sample rate
0.001 Hz – 50 Hz

Ambient light

Range
0.01 lux – 64k lux
Resolution
16 bit
Sample rate
0.001 Hz – 50 Hz

Interfaces

IOs

Channels
2 (with 4 additional SMP IOs under the board)
Range
0 V to 3.1 V
Resolution
10-bit

Serial

Available
I2C and SPI
Voltage
3.0 V

Memory

On-board
Programmable push-button and LED
Memory
8MB NOR flash memory – store up to 1M sensor data entries

Software

Develop your own apps

Our APIs support Android, iOS, Windows and Linux development. Platforms supported include Xcode, Android Studio and Visual Studio.

Our open-source APIs are available in Swift, C++, C#, Java, and JavaScript. Additional documentation, tutorials, and free example apps are available.

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