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Automatic doors are common in commercial buildings, malls, and theatres. They open when a person approaches and close when they leave. Several sensor types—radar, PIR, infrared, laser—can trigger the mechanism. This article focuses on a PIR (passive infrared) sensor that detects the heat signature o

Dandelions have evolved to disperse their seeds more than a kilometer in the air. Researchers from the University of Washington want to give sensors that kind of distance, in a way that supports agricultural and environmental-monitoring applications. Usually its not the best idea to drop valuable wi

Water conservation has become a priority worldwide. One of the most cost‑effective tools for managing rainfall is the rain sensor—a simple device that alerts systems when precipitation is detected. What Is a Rain Sensor? A rain sensor is a switch‑type sensor that closes its circuit when water drops

Sensors enable electronic devices to perceive and respond to environmental changes. Among the many varieties—light, sound, proximity, and more—gas sensors play a pivotal role in safety systems by detecting hazardous gases such as LPG, propane, methane, hydrogen, alcohol, smoke, and carbon monoxide.