As AI and data centers scale rapidly, energy has become the real constraint. One of the most overlooked aspects of this challenge is how efficiently we use the electricity we already produce. At CES 2026, Sentistic today announced Sentistic Pulse, a software solution designed to reduce unnecessary energy use in buildings by enhancing how motion sensors interpret occupancy and operate lighting and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems.
With tens of millions of motion sensors deployed every year, software-level improvements that integrate into existing sensors can have a meaningful impact on how efficiently energy is used across today's building infrastructure. Sentistic Pulse fits into any motion sensor, improving performance through software and delivering up to 25% additional energy savings, while also improving comfort.
Energy is often used longer than needed because motion sensors typically wait longer than necessary before switching systems off, in order to avoid turning lights or HVAC off too soon. The result is that systems stay on even after people leave, and energy use increases to maintain comfort.
Sentistic Pulse solves this by improving how motion sensors interpret occupancy, allowing systems to respond to real presence rather than conservative delays. Lights stay on when people are present and turn off sooner when spaces are empty. HVAC systems respond to actual occupancy, not fixed safety delays. Users no longer need to wave to retrigger the lights, and comfort is improved rather than compromised.
By reducing unnecessary runtime, Sentistic Pulse enables more efficient use of electricity already produced, one of the fastest ways to relieve pressure on the energy system as AI continues to scale. Sentistic is already working with multiple motion sensor OEMs and brands on integration, highlighting strong industry interest in scalable, software-based efficiency improvements.
"With energy becoming the real constraint behind AI growth, efficiency matters more than ever," said Justin Groot, Founder & CEO of Sentistic. "Sentistic Pulse is designed to deliver that efficiency at scale."
Sentistic Pulse first public demonstrations will be shown at Light+Building in Frankfurt in March.