Xiaomi has partnered with Elliptic Labs and created an AI Virtual Proximity Sensor INNER BEAUTY® that has been featured on the new Xiaomi 11T smartphone.
The sensor essentially makes use of the AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform that helps enable software-only sensor solutions that either replace or augment existing hardware sensors. In other words, it outdoes the need for a dedicated hardware proximity sensor on devices like the Xiaomi 11T series. This lowers costs with fewer supply-chain constraints.
The partnership isn’t something new as Xiaomi has relied on Elliptic Labs since 2016. There were earlier reports pointing towards Xiaomi ending its partnership with Elliptic Labs, in light of a slew of complaints about proximity sensor issues on newer Xiaomi and Poco devices.
However, the AI software company has now clarified that Xiaomi continues to use its solutions in more smartphones. From this, it is safe to assume that the partnership will likely continue.
“Elliptic Labs’ partnership with Xiaomi is solid, and we’re pleased that they continue to use us in more smartphones as they have grown into the second-largest smartphone OEM in the world,” said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs. “The AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform allows manufacturers to introduce new features, while omitting hardware-based sensors, reducing cost and eliminating sourcing risk. We are confident that our AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform will continue to provide the economies of scale, performance, and value that innovative partners like Xiaomi require to continue such growth.”
The Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro were unveiled on Wednesday. The handsets succeed the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro from last year. They come with top-tier specs such as 120W charging, Dolby Vision, and a 108MP triple camera setup. The smartphones are IP53 rated and come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Both come with a 6.67-inch flat AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) capable of displaying over 1 billion colors at a 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate. This is paired with an ultra-responsive 480Hz touch sampling.
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