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Robot Sensors

Sensors are what robots need to know the world. Here you will find tons of sensors, including ultrasonic, infrared, GPS, cameras, accelerometers, encoders and a lot more. Use many types of sensors and increase your robot's awareness!

All Robot Sensors

Robot Sensor Kits

High End Scanning Lasers and Obstacle Detectors

Ultrasonic Range Finders

Infrared and Light Sensors

Stretch and Bend Sensors

Force Sensors

Accelerometers

Gyroscopes

Inertia Measurement Units

Inclination & Tilt Sensors

RFID

Localization

Cameras and Vision Sensors

Contact and Proximity Sensors

Encoders and Disks

Linear and Rotary Resistors

Magnetic Sensors / Compass

Current and Voltage Sensors

Temperature and Humidity Sensors

Thermal Array Sensors

Miscellaneous

Robot Sensors are essential components in creating autonomous robots as they are the only means for a robot to detect information about itself and its environment. As little as one sensor is needed by a robot, though increasing the number and variety of sensors tends to increase the robot’s ability to get a more thorough understanding of the world around it.

There are a wide variety of sensors available which are capable of measuring almost anything, from environmental conditions (distance, light, sound, temperature) to angular and linear acceleration, forces and distances. The first sensor often incorporated into a mobile robot is a distance sensor, which is usually in the form of an infrared or ultrasonic sensor. In both cases, a pulse (of light or sound) is sent and its reflection is timed to get a sense of distance. Usually these values are sent to the controller many times each second.

RobotShop offers a wide variety of sensors applicable to almost any robotics project. If you are looking for a distance sensor, we offer them in a variety of configurations and optimal distances to suit almost any budget. If you are looking for a more professional solution for measuring distances, take a look at our selection of scanning laser rangefinders, which are able to scan over >180 degrees (and less than 1 degree of accuracy) in well under 1 second!

Categories include:

infrared and ultrasonic sensors,
stretch and bend sensors,
force sensors,
accelerometers,
gyroscopes and inertia measurement units,
inclination and tilt sensors,
contact and proximity sensors,
encoders and potentiometers
and many more robot sensors

Our intuitive site layout groups similar products making searching for and comparing products easier than ever before. Whether you are looking for a specific sensors or just browsing to see what is available, the “Robot Sensors” category within “Robot Parts” has everything you need, and many products you never knew existed. If there are any products you don’t see, feel free to send us a message. Our goal is to be the leading provider of domestic and professional robot technology by putting robotics and your service.

Servo Magazine Article

Servo Magazine, July 2007 – Then and Now: Robot Sensors.

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