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Ultrasonic

How do diffuse, retroreflective, and through-beam ultrasonic sensors differ?

January 29, 2024 By Randy Frank

Ultrasonic frequencies are above the human audio range — higher than 20 kHz. Operating in this frequency range, ultrasonic sensors are commonly used for measuring proximity (distance), determining the level in storage tanks, detecting objects, and more. Ultrasonic sensors provide a non-contact sensing technique by measuring the time it takes for sound to travel to […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Time-of-Flight, Ultrasonic Tagged With: pepperl+fuchs

What’s the difference between sensors used in underwater, flying, and creeping robots or drones? part 3

November 17, 2023 By Randy Frank

The abilities of robots continue to advance with highly capable products performing a variety of tasks, looking almost humanlike as they speak, and even garnering appearances in movies.  Perhaps less attractive but equally or even more useful, creeping or crawling robots bring drones down to earth and, in fact, inside the earth. Unlike the micro […]

Filed Under: Accelerometer, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Gyroscope, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Robotics, Smart cameras, Ultrasonic, Ultrasonic, Vision systems Tagged With: sewer robotics

What advanced sensing techniques are used in cobots?

October 26, 2023 By Randy Frank

Most robots incorporate a broad range of sensing technologies to better understand the operating environment and to fulfill their design purpose. These sensors provide information about position, size, orientation, velocity, distance, temperature, weight, force, and more. For collaborative robots or cobots that operate in a close proximity to and even interact with humans, additional sensing […]

Filed Under: Artificial intelligence (AI), Cloud sensing applications, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), RADAR/LiDAR, Robotics, Time-of-Flight, Ultrasonic Tagged With: neuvition

Ultrasonic transceivers carry IP67 or IP68 package ratings

July 13, 2022 By Redding Traiger

CUI Devices’ Sensors Group announced the expansion of its ultrasonic sensors product line with a range of new ultrasonic transceiver models. Featuring ingress protection ratings of IP67 or IP68 and high-frequency ratings up to 400 kHz, these ultrasonic transceivers boast industry-best lead times and are ideal for applications subject to moisture and environmental contaminants. The ultrasonic transceiver models […]

Filed Under: Sensors, Ultrasonic, Ultrasonic Level Sensor Tagged With: cuidevices

What are the types and uses of position sensors? 

July 6, 2022 By Jeff Shepard

Position sensing is a critical function across a wide range of applications, from robot drive chains to conveyor belts in supply chain operations to the swaying of wind turbine towers. It can take many forms, including linear, rotary, angular, absolute, incremental, contact, and non-contact sensors. Specialized sensors have been developed that can determine positions in […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Hall Effect, Position, Proximity, Ultrasonic Tagged With: FAQ

What sensors are in a smart cane? Pt 1

February 7, 2022 By Randy Frank

Blind or visually impaired individuals have to rely on other senses and typically have heightened capability – especially for hearing and touch. Using a white cane provides feedback in both of these areas. World Health Organization (WHO) data says that there are more than 253 million visually impaired people worldwide. Many of these individuals rely […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Infrared, Sonar, Ultrasonic Tagged With: torch-it

Ultrasonic ToF sensors work at short and long ranges

January 7, 2022 By Redding Traiger

TDK Corporation has introduced the Chirp ICU-10201 and ICU-20201, two new high-performance, ultra-low power integrated ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors for short- and long-range detection. The new MEMS sensors embed a more powerful on-chip processor with higher computational power; the enhanced processing capabilities allow a wide range of application algorithms to fit and to run on-chip, […]

Filed Under: Position, Time-of-Flight, Ultrasonic Tagged With: tdkcorporation

Ultrasonic sensor guides AGVs, robots, and other industrial apps

October 28, 2021 By Redding Traiger

Toposens GmbH is officially releasing its new Ultrasonic Echolocation Sensor for 3D Collision Avoidance. The industrial-grade sensor development kit, called ECHO ONE DK, is the next level development based on the company’s proven 3D ultrasonic technology, which mimics a bat’s echolocation techniques. Unlike existing sensor technologies that can be negatively impacted by lighting conditions or […]

Filed Under: Ultrasonic, Ultrasonic Level Sensor, Vision systems Tagged With: toposens

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces Ultrasonic Sensors for safety applications

September 7, 2021 By Mike Santora

USi Safety Sensor hi res

Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its factory automation portfolio with the all-new USi-safety ultrasonic sensor. Suitable for use in harsh environments and even for outdoor applications, this small but mighty sensor requires only a small amount of installation space. With safety certification in accordance with EN ISO 13849 category 3 PL d and as the only sensor […]

Filed Under: Ultrasonic Tagged With: pepperl+fuchs

How to design an effective telehealth system

July 20, 2021 By WTWH Editor

Telehealth

By Marcel Consée, Mouser Electronics Healthcare can be deeply personal, and direct contact between patients and medical personnel remains vital. However, taking the relationship between doctors and nurses out of the equation can sometimes make sense. Medical crises such as the global COVID-19 pandemic accelerate the adoption of telehealth methods, even though the original idea […]

Filed Under: Biosensor, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Other, Sensor Fusion, Temperature, Ultrasonic, Ultrasonic, Uncategorized Tagged With: FAQ

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