Intelligent sensor has the characteristics of high precision, low cost, diversified functions and strong automation. It is a sensor with information processing function and the product of sensor integration and microprocessor. Sensors in many Internet of Things scenarios have the characteristics of smart sensors. In the future Internet of Things era, smart sensors will be the mainstream of the market.

Among several promising Internet of Things scenarios in the future, smart industry, smart home, smart medical care, smart cars and smart agriculture are the Internet of Things fields that are likely to be popularized in the future.

1. Intelligent industrial sensors are the basis of realizing Industry 4.0.

As we all know, Industry 4.0 has become a part of the national strategy, and intelligent manufacturing is the key to the national industrial transformation. Intelligent industrial sensors are playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing. Industrial sensors are characterized by high performance index and precision requirements, and errors in data acquisition and processing are not allowed. Different from traditional industrial sensors, intelligent industrial sensors will be used in intelligent manufacturing, which puts forward more stringent requirements in terms of accuracy, stability and impact resistance.

In the future, the demand for intelligent industrial sensors based on Industry 4.0 will increase greatly, which is also a big opportunity for industrial sensor manufacturers.

2. Smart home has brought room for growth to these sensors.

A major feature of smart home is to control household items. With the development of Internet of Things, more and more sensors will be used in household appliances, such as washing machines, televisions, refrigerators, lighting, air conditioners, range hoods, etc. Products without sensors will become the main battlefield of sensors due to the popularity of smart home.

Sensors will be standard for smart home products. For example, pressure sensors can be used to monitor the amount of foam in washing machines. Photoelectric sensor is used to control the light of light bulb; Electromagnetic sensors can be used in dishwashers to realize the movement of spray arms, and flow sensors and intelligent gas sensors are of great use.