IR Detector proximity sensor for robots, drones and toys. 11:41 am January 3, 2019 By Julian Horsey.

Multiple sensors are also common for robots like the PR2 from Willow Garage (see the figure) because one type of sensor is usually not all encompassing in terms of capability. Figure 1.

Although small-scale tactile sensors have seen tremendous progress over the past ... (2023, April 12). Research in Japan shows the way toward tactile and proximity sensing in large soft robots.

How do robots work? Sensors, controllers, actuators and software explained July 1, 2025 by Sam Francis This article is part of a. Tuesday ... Distance and proximity (lidar, ultrasonic sensors) ...

This type of sensor can be used to build collision avoidance systems for robots. We’ll demonstrate this sensor using a single resistor and a multimeter. Sharp GP2Y0D02 fixed 80cm IR proximity ...

Safety standards and innovations in human-robot collaboration July 11, 2025 by Sam Francis The latest in sensors, programming, a ...

More details on the sensor market size by different robot types and different sensor types can be found in IDTechEx's latest research, "Sensors for Robotics 2023-2043: Technologies, Markets, and ...

The BioTac sensor was built to mimic a human fingertip and can outperform humans in identifying a wide range of materials, offering potential use for the technology in robotics and prostheses.

Robot systems have been around for decades, but until recently they have mostly been working blind. Equipped only with contact, proximity, and position sensors, robots are manipulating heavy materials ...

[Rodney Lederer] and his cat were bored after moving to a new city. He fixed that for both of them by taking on this project which turns a Wowwee robot into feline entertainment. It’s no secr… ...