
Dual-Purpose LiDAR for Smarter Obstacle Detection
Discover how dual-purpose safety laser and obstacle detection scanners enhance automation with adaptive safety, real-time monitoring, and smarter protection.
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Versatile Applications of Laser Distance Sensors
Discover how laser distance sensors boost accuracy and safety in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics. Explore versatile applications from factory floor to fleet.
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How Safety Laser Scanners Provide Smarter Stationary Machine Guarding
Stationary machines drive productivity across industries but also introduce serious risks for workers. Safety laser scanners provide smarter machine guarding by detecting hazards in real time—protecting people without slowing operations.
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Safety Laser Scanner Replacing Light Curtains
Light curtains have long been used to safeguard industrial equipment, but today’s automation demands more. A safety laser scanner goes beyond stop-or-go detection, offering wide coverage, flexible zones, and smarter protection.
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How Compact 2D LiDAR Scanners Enable Faster, Smarter AGVs
Automated Guided Vehicles are powering Industry 4.0 - but compact 2D LiDAR scanners make them safer, faster, and more efficient. Discover how these sensors enable smarter navigation, real-time detection, and seamless fleet coordination in dynamic environments.
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How Single-Cable Connectivity Enhances 2D LiDAR Sensor Integration
As industries accelerate their adoption of automation, the 2D LiDAR sensor is becoming indispensable—and single-cable Power over Ethernet (PoE) integration is simplifying the way these sensors are deployed and maintained.
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Designing Safer Facilities with Safety Laser Scanners
Discover how safety laser scanners like the Hokuyo UAM-05LPA help design safer, smarter facilities by preventing collisions, protecting workers, and optimizing autonomous operations in industrial environments.
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Hot Metal Detectors Boost Efficiency in Rolling Mills
Boost rolling mill efficiency & safety with hot metal detectors (HMDs)! Discover how Hokuyo’s LAV-10/11 series ensures consistent quality, reduces energy waste, and prevents equipment failure in harsh steel processing environments.
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Versatile Applications of Hot Metal Detectors
Hot metal detectors are essential for safety and precision in steel and glass production. Learn how Hokuyo’s advanced models meet the demands of high-heat environments.
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Ensuring Safety in Human-Robot Collaboration with LiDAR Laser Sensors
As robots and humans work closer than ever, safety is key. Learn how Hokuyo’s LiDAR sensors protect workers, boost efficiency, and support compliance.
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How Single-Line Laser Sensors Ensure Accurate Distance Measurement
Discover how PGL single-line laser distance sensors deliver precise, real-time measurement for safer, more efficient industrial automation and robotics.
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ICRA 2025 Tradeshow
The IEEE Robotics and ICRA brings together the world’s top researchers and industry leaders to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and advance the field of robotics for the benefit of humanity.
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Automate 2025 Tradeshow
As the largest robotics and automation event in the Americas, this is the place for anyone working with or curious about automation. Join us in discovering what’s next – for you and the world.
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Optimizing Automated Warehousing with Precision Laser Distance Sensors
Boost warehouse efficiency & safety with Hokuyo's precision laser sensors! AGVs, forklifts & robots gain millimeter-level accuracy for collision-free navigation, optimal storage & real-time inventory tracking.
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How Safety Laser Scanners Prevent Collisions in Industrial Automation
In industrial automation, safety is just as crucial as efficiency. Discover how safety laser scanners prevent collisions, protect workers, and enhance workflow in shared human-machine environments.
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