PIR & Motion Sensor
PIR & Motion Sensor
March 2026 – AI at the Edge for PIR Sensing Researchers at Fraunhofer IIS have demonstrated a prototype PIR sensor module that integrates a tiny neural network accelerator, enabling on-device classification of motion events. The sensor can distinguish between humans,…
March 2026 – Amazon Sidewalk Expands to Motion Sensing Amazon has announced that its Sidewalk low-bandwidth, long-range network now supports PIR motion sensors, enabling devices to leverage the community network for extended coverage and improved reliability. Several manufacturers are launching…
March 2026 – Maintenance-Free Wireless Sensors Hit the Market EnOcean, a leader in energy harvesting wireless technology, has announced the first commercial line of PIR motion sensors that require no batteries. The new sensors are powered entirely by harvested energy…
March 2026 – PIR Sensors Reach New Price Low According to component market intelligence firm SupplyFrame, the average selling price (ASP) of basic PIR sensor modules (HC-SR501 and equivalents) has fallen below $0.50 for the first time, reaching $0.48 in…
March 2026 – STM32 PIR Sensor Design Enables 10-Year Battery Life STMicroelectronics has announced a new reference design for battery-powered PIR motion sensors, combining an ultra-low-power STM32U5 microcontroller with the Excelitas PYD 2597 pyroelectric sensor. The design achieves average current…
March 2026 – Smart Lighting Dominates PIR Sensor Applications A comprehensive new report from IoT Analytics reveals that smart lighting has become the largest and fastest-growing application segment for PIR sensors, accounting for 38% of total unit shipments in 2025…
March 2026 – TI Simplifies PIR Sensor Design with New IC Texas Instruments has announced the PGA460, a dedicated signal conditioning integrated circuit for pyroelectric infrared sensors. The new IC combines all the analog front-end components needed for PIR sensors…
February 2026 – NHTSA Finalizes Child Presence Detection Rule The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized regulations requiring all new passenger vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds to include child presence detection systems by the 2028 model year.…
January 2026 – Panasonic Industry Launches Revolutionary Flat PIR Sensor Panasonic Industry announced in January 2026 the launch of its first flat-lens PIR sensor incorporating the new PaPIRs+ technology. This represents a significant advancement in motion sensing, with redesigned pyroelectric…
January 2026 – Excelitas Expands DigiPyro Family with Ultra-Low Power Option Excelitas Technologies announced in January 2026 the introduction of the PYD 2597 Ultra-Low Power DigiPyro sensor, designed specifically for battery-operated motion detection applications. The new sensor operates from supply…