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Factory Automation Sensors

Factory Automation

As a recognized sensor partner for the factory automation sector, Hokuyo's portfolio of product technologies encompass time-of-flight laser measurement, 2D and 3D LiDAR, and optical data transmission. For applications involving autonomous mobile robot guidance, weld-cell monitoring, material handling or wafer fabrication, our sensors enable a high degree of flexibility designed to match our customer requirements.

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Logistics Automation

With the demand for greater automation in warehousing, ports and terminals through mobile material transport systems (AMRs, AGVs, RTGs) and overhead/gantry cranes, Hokuyo provides a broad range of sensors to improve performance, safety and increase overall efficiency. Whether the application uses fork-lifts, AS/RS, driverless or partially autonomous vehicles, our sensors are employed for navigation, positioning, measurement, obstacle detection, optical data transmission and safety.

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Logistics Automation Sensors
Process Automation Sensors

Process Automation

The demand for sensors in the process industries is driven by production plants wanting to increase automation, improve product quality, enhance plant safety and improve energy and resource efficiencies. From monitoring industrial vehicles on mine sites for collision protection to detecting material flow in steel making, Hokuyo offers a wide range of sensors to ensure efficient and safe production and trouble-free processing.

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FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about Hokuyo USA industry applications.

What industries does Hokuyo USA support?
Hokuyo USA supports Factory Automation, Logistics Automation, and Process Automation applications with industrial sensor technologies.
What sensing technologies does Hokuyo provide for automation applications?
Hokuyo’s portfolio includes time-of-flight laser measurement, 2D and 3D LiDAR, and optical data transmission technologies used across automation environments.
How do Hokuyo sensors help with factory automation?
In factory automation, Hokuyo sensors support applications such as autonomous mobile robot (AMR) guidance, weld-cell monitoring, material handling, and wafer fabrication—helping enable flexible automation designed to match customer requirements.
How do Hokuyo sensors improve logistics automation in warehouses and ports?
Hokuyo provides sensors for logistics automation to improve performance, safety, and overall efficiency in warehousing, ports, and terminals—supporting mobile material transport systems (AMRs, AGVs, RTGs) and overhead/gantry cranes.
What logistics automation functions can Hokuyo sensors support?
Depending on the application, Hokuyo sensors can be used for navigation, positioning, measurement, obstacle detection, optical data transmission, and safety in environments using forklifts, AS/RS, and driverless or partially autonomous vehicles.
How do Hokuyo sensors support process automation and heavy industry?
In process industries, Hokuyo sensors help plants increase automation, improve product quality, enhance plant safety, and improve energy and resource efficiency—ranging from collision protection for industrial vehicles on mine sites to detecting material flow in steelmaking.
How can I get help choosing a sensor for my industry or request a quote?
If you need help selecting a sensor or want pricing guidance, you can request a quote or contact Hokuyo USA directly from the Industries page.

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