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LiDAR sensors obtain distance data for obstacle detection, presence detection, area monitoring, localization, mapping, and spatial recognition.
Learn About LiDAR SensorsIndustrial Sensors for Automation, Robotics, Safety, and Measurement
Hokuyo industrial sensors help automation teams detect objects, measure distance, monitor areas, support mobile robot navigation, and improve equipment safety in demanding manufacturing, logistics, and process automation environments.
Reliable Industrial Sensors for High-Performance Automation
Modern automation depends on accurate, responsive sensing technology. From autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles to crane systems, production cells, warehouses, and industrial equipment, the right sensor helps machines understand their environment and operate with greater confidence.
Hokuyo USA provides a wide range of industrial sensors, including LiDAR sensors, laser distance sensors, safety laser scanners, obstacle detection sensors, optical data transmission solutions, hot metal detectors, and crane collision avoidance sensors.
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Laser Distance Sensors
Laser distance sensors provide non-contact measurement for positioning, collision avoidance, level monitoring, and industrial distance-setting applications.
Learn About Laser Distance SensorsSafety Laser Scanners
Safety laser scanners support personnel protection, equipment protection, perimeter guarding, and mobile or stationary safety applications.
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Hokuyo sensor technologies support automation applications across factory, logistics, and process environments where reliable detection, measurement, positioning, or machine awareness is required.
Common Applications
- AMR and AGV navigation
- Obstacle detection and collision avoidance
- Material handling and warehouse automation
- Crane positioning and distance measurement
- Robotic work cell monitoring
- Presence detection and area monitoring
- Industrial vehicle sensing
- Level monitoring and process control
Choosing the Right Industrial Sensor
Selecting the right industrial sensor starts with the application. A mobile robot may need LiDAR for navigation and obstacle detection, while a crane system may require laser distance measurement for accurate positioning. A robotic work cell may need safety laser scanning to help protect personnel and equipment.
For Navigation and Obstacle Detection
Use LiDAR sensors when your system needs real-time environmental awareness, scanning coverage, localization, mapping, or detection around mobile equipment.
View LiDAR ProductsFor Long-Distance Measurement
Use a laser distance sensor when precise non-contact distance measurement is needed for positioning, monitoring, or trigger-point applications.
View Laser Distance SensorsFor Safety Applications
Use safety laser scanners when the application requires defined protective fields, access protection, perimeter monitoring, or machine safety support.
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Industrial Sensors FAQ
What are industrial sensors?
Industrial sensors are devices used to detect objects, measure distance, monitor areas, communicate position data, or help automated equipment respond to its surroundings. They are commonly used in robotics, manufacturing, logistics, material handling, and process automation.
Which Hokuyo industrial sensor should I choose?
The best choice depends on the application. LiDAR sensors are often used for obstacle detection, navigation, mapping, and area monitoring. Laser distance sensors are used for non-contact measurement and positioning. Safety laser scanners are used for protective field and machine safety applications.
Are LiDAR sensors considered industrial sensors?
Yes. LiDAR sensors are a major industrial sensor category used in AMRs, AGVs, forklifts, warehouses, factories, and other automation systems that require scanning, distance data, and environmental awareness.
What industries use Hokuyo industrial sensors?
Hokuyo industrial sensors are used in factory automation, logistics automation, process automation, robotics, material handling, warehouse automation, automotive manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing, and industrial safety applications.
Need Help Selecting an Industrial Sensor?
Hokuyo USA can help you evaluate your application requirements and identify sensor technologies for automation, robotics, safety, positioning, and measurement.