We live in a world of sensors. They are everywhere. You can find them in our homes, offices, hospitals, etc. They can make our lives more convenient and easy by detecting our presence to turn on lights, regulate room temperature, detect smoke or fire, and many other tasks. In this article, ATO will make a detailed introduction from four aspects: the definition of sensor, different types, application and how to choose a right sensor.
There are many definitions of sensors. Generally speaking, a sensor is a detection device, which can sense the measured information, and can transform the perceived information into electrical signals or other required forms of information output according to certain rules, so as to meet the requirements of information transmission, processing, storage, display, record and control.