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Distance and speed sensors<\/h1>\n
How does a self-driving car find its way around? And how do AGVs and AMRs avoid colliding with the objects surrounding them? By continuously measuring the distances between themselves and everything they detect around them.<\/div>\n

Technology suitable for this type of application is based on the time-of-flight principle, which involves measuring the time it takes for a light, sound or radio signal to travel from a source (a time-of-flight sensor) to an object and back. LiDAR, ultrasonic and radar work well for measurements over longer distances, for example for autonomous vehicles. However, at distances of less than one meter, radar technology is seldom used as the solution becomes too costly.<\/p>\n

Highly accurate distance sensors are often found in machines for the semiconductor industry. They are also suitable for accurately scanning surfaces, and detecting pits and mounds at the micrometer level.<\/p>\n

Distance sensors can also use the Doppler effect to detect speeds, since the speed can be derived from successive measurements.<\/p>\n

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Accelerometers<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring acceleration and vibrations<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Long distance sensors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring large distances (more than 10 meter)<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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High-precision distance sensors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring distances in nanometers and micrometers<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Distance sensors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring distances up to 10 meter<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n

Need some help?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Our sensor database only lists a selection of the sensors available. There are so many different technologies and manufacturers that our online sensor database can never be 100% complete. If you can\u2019t find what you’re looking for, or you have a question, send an e-mail<\/a> to our sensor experts. We\u2019ll gladly help you with your search.<\/p>\n

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