# Sony Depthsensing Solutions x BMW: partnership

Canonical ID: `5b92dc1c-f87c-4894-b903-857406a21b62`

Sony Depthsensing Solutions (then SoftKinetic) provided DepthSense 3D ToF sensor technology and gesture recognition software for BMW's gesture control system in the 7 Series and 5 Series vehicles, enabling drivers to control infotainment with hand movements.

- **Type:** technology
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [Sony Depthsensing Solutions](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/sony-depthsensing-solutions.md) technology provider
- BMW _(off-registry)_ customer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2015-01-01
- **Start:** 2015-01-01

## Sources (3)

1. https://www.vub.be/en/news/from-vub-spin-global-player-in-3d-technology
2. https://www.sony-depthsensing.com/markets/automotive/
3. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/softkinetics-gesture-control-technology-rolls-out-in-additional-car-model-300461231.html


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