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Ceva Enhances NeuPro-Nano NPU Ecosystem with Addition of Sensory's TrulyHandsfree Voice Activation
Sensory's industry-leading embedded voice wake word technology is now available for NeuPro-Nano, enabling ultra-low power, always-on applications in next-gen
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[{"type":"text","content":"Sensory's industry-leading embedded voice wake word technology is now available for NeuPro-Nano, enabling ultra-low power, always-on applications in next-gen Edge AI SoCsLAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CES 2026 -- As demand surges for AI-driven, voice-first user experiences in ultra-low power devices, Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA) is expanding its extensive AI ecosystem for the NeuPro-Nano NPU to meet the moment. Today, Ceva and Sensory Inc. announced a collaboration to enable Sensory's TrulyHandsfree™ voice activation technology on the NeuPro-Nano, enhancing Ceva's edge AI ecosystem with a proven, power-efficient voice activation solution. This initiative enables SoC vendors and OEMs to deliver seamless, on-device keyword spotting in battery-constrained consumer devices - without compromising privacy or performance and with faster time-to-market.\nNeuPro-Nano is Ceva's smallest and most power-efficient Embedded AI NPU, purpose-built 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.Accelerating Voice-Enabled Innovation at the EdgeThe addition of Sensory's TrulyHandsfree™ technology into Ceva's NeuPro-Studio AI ecosystem and development environment allows developers to quickly 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, AI Division at Ceva. \"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. \"Together, we'll enable more efficient, low-power voice processing in smart home, automotive, and wearable applications.\"About Sensory, Inc.Sensory I...