Origin Wireless

Origin Wireless, also known as Origin AI, is a technology company that pioneered AI Sensing, a method of using WiFi signals to detect and interpret human presence, motion, falls, vital signs, and sleep patterns. The company was founded in 2013 by Dr. K. J. Ray Liu, a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Inventors. The origins of the technology trace back to 2009, when DARPA contracted Dr. Liu to solve a submarine communication problem involving interfering wireless signals. That work led to the discovery that multipath signals could be deciphered to sense the environment, and by 2013 the team had achieved centimeter-level indoor location sensing. Origin Wireless develops a full-stack platform—from device firmware to cloud analytics and mobile apps—that transforms smart devices into advanced virtual sensors. Its AI engines analyze disruptions in WiFi signals, using 100% uncompressed channel state information (CSI) for high accuracy. The company's commercial products include TruShield Security, a hardware-free home security system that uses existing WiFi networks to provide verified human presence detection and reduce false alarms. Origin also offers an Origin Compatible program and partners with major smart home and semiconductor companies such as NXP, Synaptics, Arlo, Signify, ADT, and Verisure. In February 2026, ADT acquired Origin AI to power AI Sensing and ambient intelligence for the home, and ADT, Origin AI, and Verisure signed a long-term commercial agreement to scale AI-driven security. Origin Wireless is headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, and its technology has been recognized with numerous industry awards and more than 220 filed patents.

Origin Wireless was founded in 2013 by Dr. K. J. Ray Liu, a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. The company's technology originated in 2009, when DARPA contracted Dr. Liu to solve a critical communication problem in submarines where wireless signals were interfering with and canceling each other. After successfully removing the complications causing mixed signals, Dr. Liu explored applications of this technique to benefit humanity, leading to the pioneering of AI Sensing. His team solved the conundrum of crossed and cancelled signals in an indoor environment and achieved centimeter accuracy. Starting in 2013, the Origin team continued their work to perfect location sensing and developed a platform of AI analytics engines that use WiFi signals to detect and monitor human motion such as presence, falls, vital signs, sleeping patterns, and more. Launched in 2019, Origin's first commercial product continues to pave the way for AI Sensing to transform the whole-home environment, from the front door to the back porch. In December 2024, Origin AI launched TruShield Security, a hardware-free home security system with AI-powered verified human presence detection. Throughout 2025 and 2026, the company announced partnerships with Arlo, Signify, NXP, and Synaptics, and introduced the Origin Compatible program. In February 2026, ADT acquired Origin AI to power AI Sensing and ambient intelligence for the home, and ADT, Origin AI, and Verisure signed a long-term commercial agreement to scale AI-driven security.

• DARPA contracts Dr. K. J. Ray Liu to solve submarine communication interference, leading to the discovery of AI Sensing.

• Origin Wireless founded; team achieves centimeter-level indoor location sensing.

• Origin launches its first commercial product.

• Origin AI launches TruShield Security, a hardware-free home security system.

• Arlo announces strategic partnership with Origin AI.

• Origin AI partners with Signify for connected lighting systems.

• Origin AI introduces new Zone Detection and AI Sensing platform.

• Origin AI introduces Origin Compatible program.

• Origin AI and Synaptics team up for embedded WiFi sensing.

• Origin AI and NXP team up for embedded WiFi sensing.

• ADT acquires Origin AI; ADT, Origin AI, and Verisure sign long-term commercial agreement.

Inventor and leader in AI Sensing, transforming WiFi signals into virtual sensors for smart home, security, and health applications.

• TruShield Security

  Hardware-free home security system using WiFi signals for human presence detection.

• AI Sensing platform

  Full-stack platform (app to cloud) that transforms smart devices into virtual sensors.

• Origin Compatible program

  Program for scalable WiFi sensing integration.

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