Where motion sensor meets LED guide light for the ultimate fusion of hands-free convenience, energy efficiency, and ...

Passive infrared (PIR) sensors are experiencing sustained growth in 2026. This is driven largely by the expansion of smart home technology, building automation, and energy-conscious design. Once ...

Panasonic Industry has announced its latest PIR (passive infrared) motion detector, a Flat Wide Detection Type (12 lens) sensor. It includes PaPIRs+ (Panasonic Passive Infrared Sensors+), the ...

IKEA has launched its new Gömpyssling LED light with sensor. It's a motion-activated light which automatically switches on when you open a cupboard or step into a space, then turns itself off after ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Have you ever wondered how speed guns measure the speed of moving vehicles or how an athlete's sprint speed is recorded? Normally these speed sensors work with radar or laser technology to bounce back ...

Photoelectric sensors detect objects and surface changes using variations in optical properties. Each sensor includes a light emitter and a receiver, with most relying on infrared light. In optical ...

Gas leaks can pose serious safety risks, especially in homes, kitchens, and small commercial spaces. In this project, you'll learn how to build a simple and budget-friendly gas leakage detector using ...

Trumpeted as the world's smallest pyroelectric infrared (PIR) sensor, the IRS-B210ST01-RI measures 5 mm x 4.7 mm x 2.4 mm. The component is also said to be the only surface-mount PIR sensor available ...

As radar technology continues to advance, it offers an increasingly broad range of capabilities, making it a viable alternative to traditional passive infrared (PIR) sensors. With radar’s enhanced ...

In recent years, advances in photonics and materials science have led to remarkable developments in sensor technology, pushing the boundaries of what can be detected and measured. Among these ...