CEVA Partners with Sensory

Ceva is partnering with Sensory to enable Sensory's TrulyHandsfree voice activation technology on the NeuPro-Nano, enabling software-on-a-chip vendors and equipment manufacturers to deliver seamless, on-device keyword spotting in battery-constrained consumer devices.

NeuPro-Nano is Ceva's Embedded AI NPU to bring AI inference to AIoT devices. With the addition of Sensory's embedded voice activation models, NeuPro-Nano users can now benefit from an always-on voice interfaces for applications such as true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, smartwatches, smart remotes, and home appliances.

The addition of Sensory's TrulyHandsfree technology into Ceva's NeuPro-Studio AI ecosystem and development environment allows developers to prototype and deploy voice-enabled features optimized for NeuPro-Nano. All voice processing is performed entirely on-device, ensuring user data remains private and responsive without reliance on cloud connectivity.

"NeuPro-Nano is redefining what's possible for AI in embedded SoCs," said Elia Shenberger, senior director of product marketing for the AI Division at Ceva, in a statement. "By expanding our ecosystem to include Sensory's TrulyHandsfree™ technology, we're enabling our customers to deliver intuitive, voice-first user experiences with the industry's most efficient edge AI NPU."

"Sensory's TrulyHandsfree technology and Ceva's NeuPro-Nano NPU family are a perfect match for creating AI-driven, voice-controlled devices that transform consumer experiences," said Todd Mozer, CEO of Sensory, in a statement. "Together, we'll enable more efficient, low-power voice processing in smart home, automotive, and wearable applications."