OMRON non-contact sensors for innovative solutions
As a leading innovator in the field of sensors and detection products, Omron continues to develop solutions to best meet the growing needs of a contactless society. Thinking of the smart home and building, the Internet of Things (IoT) and healthcare, Omron presents the B5L time-of-flight sensor and new versions of the B5W convergent light sensor to meet high demand.
Advantages of the product
- 3D distance detection – The sensor uses LED technology to measure the distance of fixed or moving objects and can generate a 3D map of the room
- Light immunity – Direct light up to 100,000 lx does not affect sensor performance
- High accuracy – The sensor can output data up to 20fps
- Long life expectancy – Up to 5 years lifespan in continuous operation
The ToF sensor was originally developed as a low-cost replacement for expensive LiDAR sensors, typically used for robot navigation in Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) systems. Low power consumption B5L technology offers all the capabilities of an expensive LiDAR sensor in a smaller, easier to use package. Recent developments have shown that the sensor is used successfully in the patient monitoring industry. The ToF sensor enables efficient monitoring of people without identifying the people detected. Currently, Omron engineers are developing additional software to track the skeletal positions of people detected by this sensor.
OmronThe success of optical sensing technology has paved the way for product development in its B5W converging light sensor series. These sensors are designed for a wide variety of applications, as they are able to detect all types of objects, including reflective and transparent materials.
Advantages of the product
- Several existing form factors – The B5W family covers analog, digital, short and long range sensors in standard or ultra-compact housing formats
- Agnostic material – Capable of detecting a wide range of objects including white, black, transparent and reflective
- Long distance version – Recently released long distance version, detecting objects up to one meter away
- Superior lens technology – Allows precise measurements, even behind a transparent screen
The design of the B5W sensor was developed to detect a variety of different objects in industrial or manufacturing equipment. This is in particular due to its advantages in the detection of a wide range of materials. As the need for contactless solutions increases in consumer products, the B5W sensor can function as a primary mechanism for hands-free technology. This sensor is able to work behind different transparent materials to protect it from harsh environments, and is under development as a non-contact sensor module, which includes a transparent 3D LED panel.
Find out how OmronContactless solutions may work better for your product development. Join Cary Horan, Product Manager for Sensors and Modules, as he shares the latest Omron technologies. Be the first to preview the latest products developed by Omron engineers. Carry information on;
- Omron’s latest LED time-of-flight sensor and object detection sensor
- Benefits of the Time of Flight sensor for applications such as AMR and patient monitoring
- Latest product developments and future roadmap for exciting new software in the ToF sensor
- Details of Omron’s optical sensor series, including material sensing, form factor, and specific use cases where sensor performance can thrive
Webinar Title: Omron’s Innovative Optical Sensing Solutions
Date: Thursday July 15, 2021
Time: 11 a.m. CDT/ 12 p.m. EDT / 9 a.m. PDT
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Cary Horan was present Georgia Institute of Technology where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently the Product Manager for Sensors for Omron, serving as the technical contact in the United States for Omron’s various sensor product offerings. He has expertise in the field of manufacturing, including smart home construction (SHB), healthcare, and commercial applications.
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