Human machine interfaces (HMIs) are an essential part of any industrial system, enabling processes to be controlled and important information to be accessed (monitoring of different parameters, tracking of assets, etc.). The often uncompromising conditions in which they have to operate means that they need to be robust (showing resilience to shocks and vibrations). In situations where exposure to harsh substances (for example the petrochemical industry) or contamination (food/beverage and pharmaceutical production) could pose problems, there is increasing interest in shifting away from touch-based mechanisms. Optical time-of-flight (ToF) may be used instead, for gesture recognition. Among the scenarios where such gesture recognition is certain to be of value is enabling human staff to communicate with robots/cobots (so they can tell them what task needs to be done).
Broadcom time of flight sensors
Broadcom - Smart sensing with innovative optical technology
Broadcom has a range of unique optical sensors for smart sensing in medical, industrial, automotive, biomedical and scientific research applications. The range of products include Time of Flight (ToF) Sensors for distance and motion measurement, and IR LEDs for light curtains for sensing applications.
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EBV has mechanical, audio and optical products for constructing advanced HMIs:
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 | Arduino Smart industry prototyping kit The Pro Smart Industry Prototyping Kit is the perfect way to learn and create solutions focused on industrial applications developed on Linux OS, LoRa® and cellular connectivity and leading industrial communication protocols like CAN Bus and RS-232/4 | |
 | STMicroelectronics STM32WL5MOC The STM32WL5MOC long-range wireless and ultralow-power certified module embeds a powerful and ultralow-power LPWAN-compliant radio solution, enabling the following modulations: LoRa®, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, and BPSK. The STM32WL5MOC does not require any RF | |
 | Broadcom ASCK-xxxx family Brighter than a ChipLED for indicator and backlighting in industrial applications. Key features High reliability package with enhanced silicone resin encapsulationWide viewing angle at 120°Small package form factor and thickness for better desig | |
 | Broadcom ARE6-88D1-0GH00 Broad range of IR LEDs in various package platforms and footprints within the 820 nm to 940 nm wavelength range. Key features Available in peak wavelengths 855 nm and 945 nmHigh radiant intensityHigh radiant powerLow forward voltage Additio | |
 | Broadcom HSMW-C191 These white ChipLEDs come in unique shades of white and provide product differentiation for backlighting application. They are designed in industry standard package for ease of handling and use. Key features White colorSmall sizeIndustrial stand | |
 | Infineon Technologies Security controller OPTIGA™ OPTIGA™ TPM SLB 9672 is a standardized, ready-to-use computing security solution that serves as a robust foundation to identify and authenticate PCs, servers, and connected devices, and to protect data integrity and confidentiality. It is future-proo | |
 | Arduino Portenta Hat Carrier A reliable, flexible and easy-to-use carrier that fast-tracks Portenta projects with easy access to multiple additional features. As part of the Arduino range of high-performance hardware, the Portenta Hat Carrier transforms the Portenta X8 into an | |
 | Nexperia ESD diodes for HS interfaces Nexperia has extended their portfolio of ultra-low capacitance ESD protection diodes designed to protect high-speed data lines in interfaces such as USB, HDMI, high-speed video links and ethernet in automotive infotainment applications. The latest ad |
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