As we all know, the main channel for human beings to obtain external information is the sensory organs, in which the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and limbs play a front-end role. However, with the development of science and technology and the progress of science, in the new state of production and life, human senses can no longer meet the needs. In this case, the birth and application of sensors presents great value.

People see sensors as an extension of the human senses, known as a bridge between the physical and digital worlds. In fact, the basic function of sensors is to make objects "come alive". In the context of the rapid evolution of automation and informatization, in order to effectively obtain and use information and achieve the goal of automation, it is necessary to collect various types of information in the field of production and life through sensors.

Whether in the production process or in the product application, the sensor can well "sense" the relevant data parameters to control the normal and efficient operation of the equipment, or to provide a reference for the operation and decision-making of management, maintenance personnel and users. Therefore, in the modern industrial and social state, the importance of sensors is self-evident, and the absence of sensors means that automation and informatization have lost their key foundation.

With the advancement of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, the rapid development of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing, 5G, etc., the accelerated landing of robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, and the in-depth construction of smart cities have brought immeasurable huge opportunities for the sensor industry. From the perspective of the current situation of the sensor industry and industry changes, there will be four major trends in the future development of sensors.

Intelligent

Driven by artificial intelligence, countries and fields around the world have set off an intelligent boom, intelligent medical, intelligent transportation, intelligent finance, intelligent education, intelligent security and other concepts have landed, and core products such as robots and drones are becoming increasingly intelligent. Therefore, as an important part of the modern production and life system, the intelligence of sensors is the general trend.

At present, the intelligent sensor product system is becoming more and more mature, and the ability in independent perception and independent decision-making is also constantly improving. The further intelligent upgrading of sensors is conducive to the integration with the artificial intelligence industry ecology, providing solid support for the intelligence of major industries and various products. Driven by intelligence and networking, it is expected that the development of smart sensors will continue to accelerate.

Connectivity

Since its inception, sensors have been closely connected to data and information. It can be said that collecting and transmitting data information is the main mission of sensors. Nowadays, the world has entered the era of information society, the circulation of data has further expanded, whether it is the development of the digital economy, or the popularization of the Internet, or the application of information technology, there is a more urgent demand for sensors, and sensors must be networked.

Especially with the formal commercial use and accelerated deployment of 5G networks, the networking of sensors will usher in major benefits. With the support of 5G networks, sensors will be able to better use communication technology to achieve smoother and faster data connection and transmission, comprehensively improve their own performance level, and help upgrade products such as intelligent networked cars and intelligent robots.

Miniaturization

        In the field of science and technology, as precision components or components, most of them are mainly developed in miniaturization, and sensors are no exception. Traditional sensors are "large" and difficult to meet today's needs. Miniaturization development is conducive to improving the adaptability of products, reducing the weight and size of finished products, improving application performance, and expanding the application range.

        Therefore, in recent years, sensors have achieved good results in miniaturization, on the basis of continuous upgrading of design, process and processing technology, sensor internal sensitive components, conversion elements, etc. have entered the micron, nanometer level, which makes sensor products can be widely used in many new technology products in intelligent hardware.

Integration

        In the past, sensors basically only had a single function, but under the development trend of intelligence, networking, and miniaturization, the upgrade of sensor technology has a deep foundation, and the market demand for diversified sensor functions is becoming more and more strong. Therefore, the trend of sensor integration is becoming increasingly prominent, such as sensor products that integrate a variety of different functions are widely welcomed in the market.

        These integrated sensors can sense different environmental information at the same time, so that users can achieve real-time and synchronous grasp of various different data without much pressure in terms of cost. In particular, the development of sensor miniaturization has laid an important foundation for integration, and it is believed that sensor technology will achieve more significant progress under the guidance of these trends.