Development of sensor nodes, data-logging solutions and measurement technology for music, research and industry
Bonsai Systems GmbH
Zurich (CH)New on Amplifa
About Bonsai Systems
Bonsai Systems is a spin-off of ETH Zurich based in Zurich. The company develops the Bonsai Sensing platform: ultra-low-power sensor nodes with Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, mobile apps and a cloud backend. Thanks to a modular design, hardware and software are adapted to specific application needs – from iBeacon-based micro-location beacons to sensor nodes for movement and environmental data. The services include custom sensor hardware and software development, cloud backend and app development, universal data loggers for industrial applications, and full-body 3D motion capturing with 15 wireless sensors. For music technology, the company has developed QuantiForce, a force measurement system that visualizes the forces on string and brass instruments in real time. Customers and partners come from research and development, including ETH Zurich, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and the University of Bern.
- Site
- Zurich
- Processes
- Sensor hardware and software development (ultra-low-power sensor nodes, iBeacon/BLE, data logging), Motion Capturing (full-body 3D, 15 sensors, wireless), QuantiForce force measurement systems for musical instruments (strings & brass), Custom sensor hardware and software development, Cloud backend and app development, Data-logging solutions for industrial applications, Motion capturing services, Support/training for music technology products
- Materials
- Bluetooth Low Energy, iBeacon Technology, Ultra-low-power sensor nodes
- Industries
- Music technology, Motion Capturing, Research (Impact Research), Industry (Data Logging), Healthcare, Retail (Micro-Location)
- 01
Requirements analysis with the customer
- 02
Sensor hardware development
- 03
Software and app development
- 04
Cloud backend integration
- 05
Support and training
Technologies & Processes
Bluetooth Low Energy
Data connection of the sensor nodes to mobile devices with low energy consumption.
iBeacon Technology
Micro-location detection with individual notifications to iBeacon-enabled apps.
Ultra-low-power sensor nodes
Modular sensor hardware for motion, gesture, force and environmental sensing.
Locations
Zurich
CHHeadquarters (spin-off of ETH Zurich)
Products & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor hardware and software development (ultra-low-power sensor nodes, iBeacon/BLE, data logging)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Motion Capturing (full-body 3D, 15 sensors, wireless)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| QuantiForce force measurement systems for musical instruments (strings & brass)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
Founded as a spin-off company of ETH Zurich