Enhancing Material Handling and Logistics

In warehouses and distribution centers, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are essential for streamlining operations. Proximity sensors are fundamental to their function.

· Collision Avoidance: Sensors mounted on AMRs provide real-time data on obstacles, both static (racks, pillars) and dynamic (forklifts, personnel). This enables the vehicle to navigate safely through a busy facility, reducing accidents and equipment damage.

· Docking and Alignment: Proximity sensors assist in precisely aligning vehicles with loading docks, conveyor belts, or charging stations, ensuring seamless transfers and efficient operations without manual intervention.

· Level and Volume Measurement: In storage silos and bins, LiDAR proximity sensors can be used for non-contact material level measurement. They provide continuous, accurate data on the volume of contents like grains, powders, or liquids, which helps automate inventory management and prevent overflow or stockout events.

Improving Safety and Process Control in Manufacturing

On the factory floor, proximity sensors create a safer and more controlled environment. They are integral to the function of robotic arms, assembly lines, and heavy machinery.

· Presence Detection: A primary application is detecting the presence or absence of a part on a conveyor belt. This ensures that subsequent processes, such as stamping, painting, or packaging, are only initiated when the item is correctly positioned, preventing errors and material waste.

· Safety Guarding: Proximity sensors can create virtual safety curtains around dangerous machinery. If a person or object crosses the sensor's detection field, the system can automatically trigger an emergency stop, protecting personnel from injury.

· Robotic Arm Guidance: For robotic arms performing tasks like welding or pick-and-place, proximity sensors provide fine-tuned positioning data, ensuring the end-effector is at the precise distance from the workpiece for optimal quality and consistency.

Introducing the TF-NOVA for Industrial Applications

For system integrators seeking a compact, versatile, and cost-effective sensor for industrial automation, Benewake presents the TF-NOVA industrial proximity sensors. Its innovative line pattern laser beam offers a one-dimensional area detection capability, making it exceptionally well-suited for a variety of industrial tasks in a single, miniaturized package.

The TF-NOVA's wide Field of View can be used to monitor conveyor belts for object presence, provide guidance for small robotic systems, or act as a compact safety sensor in space-constrained applications.

Key Specifications:

· Range: 0.1m - 14m

· Field of View (FoV): 14° (H) × 1° (V)

· Frequency: 1 - 900 Hz

· Weight: ≤ 5g

· Size: 26.5 mm × 21.05 mm × 12 mm

· Interfaces: UART, IIC, I/O

With its robust performance in various lighting conditions and support for multiple interfaces, including an I/O output mode for simplified data processing, the TF-NOVA is an ideal solution for integration into modern industrial systems.

Benewake is a global LiDAR technology company with hundreds of patents and a business presence in over 90 countries. Our LiDAR solutions are trusted by top-tier enterprises to realize automation and intelligent systems across diverse industries.

Contact our team to explore how the TF-NOVA can bring enhanced precision and reliability to your industrial automation project.