Sick Sensors - Top 10 Commonly Used Sensors in the Internet of Things

01 Temperature sensor

Temperature sensors measure the heat energy in a heat source, allowing it to detect temperature changes and convert those changes into data.

Machinery used in manufacturing often requires a specific level of ambient and equipment temperature. Similarly, within agriculture, soil temperature is a key factor in crop growth.

02 Humidity sensor

Humidity sensors are used to measure the amount of water vapor in air or other gases and are commonly found in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the industrial and residential sectors. They can be found in many other areas, including hospitals, and weather stations to report and predict the weather.

03 Pressure sensor

Pressure sensors can sense changes in gases and liquids.

When there are changes in pressure, the sensor detects these changes and communicates them to the connected system. Common use cases include leak testing, which can be the result of attenuation. A pressure sensor is also useful in the manufacture of water systems because it can easily detect fluctuations or drops in pressure.

04 Proximity sensor

Proximity sensors are used for non-contact detection of objects in the vicinity of the sensor. These types of sensors typically emit beams of radiation such as electromagnetic fields or infrared. There are some interesting use cases for proximity sensors.

In retail, for example, proximity sensors can detect movement between a customer and the products he or she is interested in.

Users can be notified of any discounts or special offers for products located near the sensor. Proximity sensors can also be used in parking lots in shopping malls, stadiums, and airports to indicate the availability of parking lots. They can also be used on assembly lines in chemical, food, and many other types of industries.

05 Level sensor

Level sensors are used to detect the level of substances such as liquids, powders, and granular materials.

Level sensors are used in many industries, including petroleum manufacturing, water treatment, beverage, and food manufacturing plants. Waste management systems offer a common use case, as level sensors can detect waste levels in bins or bins.

06 Accelerometer

Accelerometers can detect the acceleration of an object, which is the rate of change in the velocity of an object over time. Accelerometers can also detect changes in gravity.

Use cases for accelerometers include smart pedometers and monitoring fleets of drivers. They can also be used as anti-theft protection, alerting the system when something that should be stationary is being moved.

07 Gyroscope

Gyroscope sensors measure angular rate, or velocity, which is generally defined as measuring velocity and rotation around an axis.

Use cases include automobiles, such as car navigation and electronic stability control (anti-skid) systems. Other use cases include motion sensing for video games, and camera shake detection systems.

08 Gas Sensor

These types of sensors monitor and detect changes in air quality, including the presence of toxic, flammable, or harmful gases.

Industries that use gas sensors include mining, oil and gas, chemical research, and manufacturing. A common consumer use case is the familiar carbon dioxide detector used in many homes.

09 Infrared sensor

These types of sensors perceive the characteristics of their surroundings by emitting or detecting infrared radiation. They can also measure the amount of heat emitted by an object.

Infrared sensors are used in a variety of different IoT projects, including healthcare, because they simplify the monitoring of blood flow and blood pressure. Televisions use infrared sensors to interpret the signals sent by the remote control.

Another interesting application is that art historians use infrared sensors to look at hidden layers in paintings to help determine whether a piece of art is original or fake, or has been altered through a restoration process.

10 Optical Sensors

Optical sensors convert light into electrical signals. Optical sensors have many applications and use cases.

In the automotive industry, cars use optical sensors to identify signs, obstacles, and other things that drivers will notice when driving or parking.

In the development of driverless cars, optical sensors play a large role.

Optical sensors are very common in smartphones. For example, ambient light sensors can extend battery life.

Optical sensors are also used in the biomedical field, including breath analysis and heart rate monitors.

Sick Sensors - Top 10 Commonly Used Sensors in the Internet of Things

Sick Sensors - Top 10 Commonly Used Sensors in the Internet of Things

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