A key component in today’s near-autonomous assembly lines is the sensor, which ‘sees’ and relays information to enable the self-sustenance of a system. One common sensor is the inductive proximity ...

Capacitive Proximity Sensors Capacitive proximity sensors work on the principle of the capacitor. The main components of the sensor are the plate, oscillator, threshold detector and an output circuit.

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Ultrasonic MEMS-based sensors Discrete piezoelectric transducer-based sensors overcome most of these challenges. They work using ultrasound to build a dynamic picture of the surrounding environment.

This article looks to set the record straight regarding ambient light and proximity sensors, which can be effective for small-area measurements.

Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

[mircemk] shows how to create a simple non-contact proximity sensor using little more than an Arduino Nano board, and a convenient software library intended to measure the value of capacitors. The … ...