// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Smart Sensors
Devices that not only detect and measure physical parameters but also process data and communicate wirelessly, often as part of an IIoT system. They provide intelligent data rather than just raw measurements.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Smart Sensors are advanced transducers integrated with microprocessors and communication capabilities, enabling them to collect, process, and transmit data autonomously, providing critical real-time insights for IIoT and automation systems in smart factories.
BACKGROUND
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 4IR, Industry 4.0 or the Intelligence Age, is a neologism describing rapid technological advancement in the 21st century. It follows the Third Industrial Revolution. The term was popularized in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and former executive chairman, who asserts that these developments represent a significant shift in industrial capitalism.
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- Intelligent sensors
- connected sensors
- IIoT sensors
- networked sensors
USAGE NOTE
They provide real-time data on environmental conditions or machine performance, crucial for data-driven decision-making.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Smart Sensors.
Siemens provides a wide range of smart sensor technologies for industrial automation, predictive maintenance, and process optimization, integral to Industry 5.0 concepts.
As a division of Bosch, Bosch Rexroth develops smart sensors and integrated systems for factory automation, mobile applications, and industrial IoT, enhancing efficiency and connectivity.
Rockwell Automation offers a comprehensive portfolio of smart sensors and intelligent devices that provide real-time data for control, monitoring, and analytics in manufacturing environments.
Honeywell develops advanced smart sensors for industrial safety, process control, asset performance management, and environmental monitoring in diverse manufacturing sectors.
SICK is a leading manufacturer of industrial sensors and sensor solutions for factory automation, logistics automation, and process automation, focusing on intelligent data acquisition and analysis.
IFM Electronic specializes in developing and manufacturing smart sensors, control systems, and software for industrial automation, enabling efficient and intelligent production processes.
Keyence offers a broad range of high-performance smart sensors, including vision systems, measurement sensors, and proximity sensors, designed for precision, inspection, and automation in manufacturing.
Pepperl+Fuchs provides innovative industrial sensors, including inductive, photoelectric, and ultrasonic sensors, with a strong focus on explosion protection and smart factory applications.
Emerson delivers smart sensor technologies and instrumentation for process control, asset management, and operational certainty across various industries, supporting the shift to Industry 5.0.
STMicroelectronics designs and manufactures a wide array of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors and other smart sensor components that are crucial for industrial IoT and smart manufacturing applications.