These sensors use infrared, radar, and sound waves to detect changes that mean someone or something is in the space. Use cases: If someone passes into the hallway, turn on a light.

The new online tool is completely free to use and supports the company's comprehensive FIR product lineup. This includes a wide selection of advanced MLX90614 sensors capable of measuring object ...

A TU/e research group has developed a new near-infrared sensor that is easy to make, comparable in size to sensors in smartphones, and ready for immediate use in industrial process monitoring and ...

Researchers have finally figured out how mosquitoes see humans in the dark: They detect infrared light the body generates via heat.

Why Your Smartphone Needs an Infrared Sensor You could use a heat sensor to check your house for leaks, for instance. But mostly, it's a lot of fun.

Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) use infrared sensors to provide pilots with increased situational awareness in low-visibility conditions, day or night. EVS cameras detect the heat of objects ...

Ear thermometers take a person's temperature using an infrared sensor. Learn more about their accuracy, how to use them, and alternative methods here.