Beyond Wearables: How bitsensing and Infineon Are Reimagining Sleep Monitoring Through Radar

Sleep should no longer be seen merely as a habit to rest—it’s now been proven to be a key indicator of long-term health and quality of life. Yet even as the world becomes more data-driven, our ability to accurately and comfortably measure sleep remains limited. That’s why bitsensing and Infineon Technologies have partnered to change the way we think about sleep monitoring—moving beyond wearables into seamless, contactless sensing.

Driven by growing awareness of sleep’s role in overall health, the global sleep tech market is expected to surpass USD 65 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of over 13.8%.¹  Yet at the same time, an alarming number of people still suffer from poor sleep or undiagnosed sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alone affects nearly 1 billion people globally, with over 80% remaining undiagnosed. In the U.S. alone, 30 million adults are estimated to have OSA, and over one-third of adults sleep less than 7 hours a night.²

The Limits of Today’s Sleep Tech

While consumer wearables have brought sleep tracking into the mainstream, they still fall short in comfort, accuracy, and long-term usability. Devices must be worn consistently, charged frequently, and are often limited in how precisely they detect critical stages such as REM or light sleep. In environments like hospitals, elder care, or shared homes, wearables aren’t always practical—or welcomed.

That’s where contactless radar sensing comes in.

“People shouldn’t have to change their habits or wear something every night just to understand their sleep,” said Dr. Jae-Eun Lee, CEO at bitsensing. “By making sleep monitoring ambient and invisible, we unlock its true potential—to improve lives at scale, without burdening the user.”

bitsensing × Infineon: Building the Foundation for Seamless Sleep Monitoring

bitsensing’s proprietary radar software, trained on diverse sleeping patterns and conditions, extracts breathing, heart rate, and movement data to detect sleep stages and identify signs of sleep apnea—all in real time, and all without contact. This is powered by Infineon’s 60GHz radar chipset, an industrial-grade sensor optimized for high sensitivity and low power consumption.

Despite its miniature 6.5 × 5.0 mm² footprint, the chip offers robust sub-millimeter motion detection, high bandwidth for precise range resolution, and detection capabilities up to 10 meters—all while consuming less than 5 milliwatts of power in duty-cycled operation.

“At Infineon, we develop radar technologies that are not only highly sensitive and compact, but also scalable for integration into consumer, health, and industrial applications,” said Francis Foo, Vice President and Regional Marketing Head, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific for Industrial & Infrastructure (I²) and Consumer, Computing & Communication (C³) sales segments. “This collaboration with bitsensing shows how our sensor innovations can enable new categories of wellness devices—devices that deliver continuous insight without ever intruding on the user’s space, privacy, or routine.”

The result is a sensor solution that quietly integrates into TVs, air conditioners, care robots, or bedside devices—turning everyday products into sleep-aware, health-conscious systems.

Beyond Monitoring: Real Applications for Smart Living

This radar-based system opens the door to a wide variety of use cases. In a smart TV, it can detect when someone falls asleep and pause playback. In a home security setup, it can differentiate between occupants who are awake versus asleep—adding contextual awareness to alarm decisions. Air conditioners can adjust airflow or temperature based on sleep phase, improving energy efficiency and comfort. In elder care, the system can send alerts when apnea or irregular breathing is detected, supporting earlier intervention.

Because no camera or microphone is involved, and because data is processed securely on-device, the solution meets modern expectations around privacy and ambient intelligence.

From Single to Multi-Person Sensing

Currently, the system is designed for single-person scenarios—a natural fit for most homes and private rooms. But bitsensing is already advancing development toward multi-person detection, allowing sensors to distinguish between multiple individuals in shared spaces like family homes, hospital wards, or care centers. This will further expand the solution’s potential in both consumer electronics and healthcare.

“Whether it’s a child and parent sharing a room or a couple sleeping side-by-side, our goal is to deliver individual-level insights without requiring wearables or cameras,” added Lee. “Radar is the only technology that can do that both reliably and respectfully.”

Radar for Better Living

The success of radar in industrial sensing has always been its ability to work through clutter, in low visibility, and across long ranges—all while offering precision. Now, that same capability is coming to sleep and wellness tech.

Through their collaboration, bitsensing and Infineon are demonstrating that sleep intelligence doesn’t need to be worn, touched, or even noticed. It simply works in the background—offering real, actionable insights for healthier living.

“Radar has already proven itself in harsh industrial conditions,” said Francis Foo, Vice President and Regional Marketing Head, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific for Industrial & Infrastructure (I²) and Consumer, Computing & Communication (C³) sales segments. “This partnership shows its potential in the quietest moments too—supporting restful sleep, early intervention, and smarter devices for everyday life.”

Partnering for the Next Era of Sleep Technology

As demand grows for smarter, more responsive living environments, radar-powered sleep intelligence offers a new standard for seamless integration. Whether you're building the next generation of smart TVs, home security systems, care robots, or wellness-focused appliances, this contactless sensing solution enables you to embed reliable, privacy-conscious sleep insights—without reengineering your core product.

If you're an OEM, healthcare platform provider, or product team exploring next-gen sleep solutions, let's talk.

bitsensing and Infineon are ready to support integration with development kits, technical guidance, and platform partnerships to help you bring radar-driven sleep intelligence to market—quickly and confidently.

📩 To learn more or schedule a technology demo, contact us at: contact@bitsensing.com | www.bitsensing.com

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Reference

¹ SleepTech Market Size to Hit USD 64,691.8 Million by 2033 | Straits Research

² 100+Sleep Apnea Statistics & Facts You Should Know in 2025