The IR (Infrared) Sensor detects infrared light emitted by objects or obstacles in its path. It is widely used in applications like proximity sensing, object detection, and obstacle avoidance. The sensor operates with low power consumption and provides reliable performance for systems requiring efficient and accurate distance measurement or presence detection.
An IR (Infrared) sensor is a type of sensor that detects infrared radiation emitted by objects in its field of view. It's commonly used in various embedded systems projects for object detection, distance measurement, or line following in robotics.
These sensors emit infrared light and detect the reflection from objects. They are commonly used for proximity sensing, line-following robots, and obstacle detection.
Applications:
Obstacle detection in robotics (e.g., line-following
robots)
Proximity sensors in smartphones (for turning off the
screen when near the ear)
Hand-sanitizer dispensers for automatic dispensing
Passive IR Sensors (PIR):
These sensors detect infrared radiation emitted by warm objects like humans or
animals. They are mainly used in motion detection applications.