by Mat Dirjish

Validated for Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform, Bosch Sensortec’s ultra-low power, high-performance BMP585 barometric pressure sensor is now an integral component in the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform’s reference design. This pairs the Snapdragon platform’s on-device AI capabilities with accurate pressure data to deliver precise altitude tracking and a layer of contextual awareness for next-generation wearables.

Validation of the BMP585 with the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform enables an array of performance features. These include:

• Better fitness tracking: wearables can generate precise elevation profiles for activities like hiking, running, and cycling, and accurately track floor climbing.
• Emergency services (E911): in an emergency, the sensor provides vertical location data (z-axis) to supplement GPS, helping to pinpoint a user’s exact floor within a multi-story building.
• Smarter user context: accurate altitude data boosts on-device AI, allowing wearables to better understand users’ situations, e.g., differentiating between walking on a flat surface or stair climbing.

Additionally, the BMP585 integrates a special gel-filled cavity that provides resistance against common liquids including water, salt water, and chlorinated pool water. This makes the component suitable for all-day wear.

John Kehrli, Senior Director, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, explains, “Great AI‑enabled wearables start with highly accurate sensors. Bosch’s validated sensor data helps deliver contextual intelligence and supports advanced on‑device experiences.”

For greater insights, procure and peruse the BMP585 datasheet. And for further details, visit the Qualcomm website.

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